Zein-based nanoparticles as active platforms for sustainable applications: recent advances and perspectives

E Oleandro, M Stanzione, GG Buonocore, M Lavorgna - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nanomaterials, due to their unique structural and functional features, are widely investigated
for potential applications in a wide range of industrial sectors. In this context, protein-based …

Concise updates on micro-/nanoplastic detection and decontamination: Focus on Magnetic biochars as remediation material

S Bansal, N Kumar, M Tahir, J **dal, A Sharma… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Micro-and nanoscale plastic pollution elimination from aqueous media became a critical
exercise to guarantee water quality and environmental security on a global level. To ensure …

Investigating the role of temperature and moisture on the degradation of 3D-printed polymethyl methacrylate dental materials through molecular dynamics simulations

RS Saini, SK Vaddamanu, D Dermawan… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study aimed to comprehensively investigate the degradation behavior of 3D printed
polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) dental materials, with a specific focus on the influential …

[HTML][HTML] Development and characterization of eco-friendly starch-based plastic reinforcing tea for packaging applications

SMK Hossain, MR Amin, MA Kowser… - Current Research in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Petrochemical-based plastics are posing a threat to human existence because of their toxic
nature and slow biodegradation rate. However, biodegradable plastics manufactured from …

Utilization of banana crop ligno-cellulosic waste for sustainable development of biomaterials and nanocomposites

H Patil, R Naik, SK Paramasivam - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
Banana (Musa spp.) is a tropical fruit cultivated in over 130 countries, producing significant
lignocellulosic biomass. However, much of the agro-industrial waste from banana plants is …

Structural and Pasting Properties of Lentil Starch: A Comprehensive Review

N Nahar, MH Rahman, S Hazra, J Ahmed - Legume Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Lentils are highly nutritious as they are rich in both proteins and starch, making them a
crucial component of the human diet. This review article focuses on the morphology …

Applications of modified lignocellulose and its composites prepared by different pretreatments in biomedicine: A review

C Zhen, H Sun, M Ma, T Mu… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Lignocellulosic biomass represents one of the most abundant renewable biological
resources on earth. Despite its current underutilization as a source of high-value chemicals …

Analysis of biological treatment technologies, their present infrastructures and suitability for biodegradable food packaging-A review

L Vargas-Estrada, O García-Depraect, J Zimmer… - Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
Recently, there has been an increased demand for biodegradable plastics in the food
packaging industry, especially for highly food soiled packaging items containing …

Biotechnology for the Degradation and Upcycling of Traditional Plastics

Q Lu, D Tang, Q Liang, S Wang - Environmental Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Traditional plastics, predominantly derived from petrochemicals, are extensively utilized in
modern industry and daily life. However, inadequate management and disposal practices …

Solo water-gelatinized starch enhances the barrier properties of starch/PBAT

B Yang, Z Wang, B Fan - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025 - Elsevier
Glycerol-plasticized thermoplastic starch blending with biodegradable materials reduces
costs and enhances toughness at the expense of deteriorating barrier properties. Herein …