The current packaging materials market is dominated by petrochemical-derived, single-use,
and inexpensive plastics that are incredibly stable in the environment. After their sole use …

This review paper comprehensively examines the dynamic landscape of 3D printing and
Machine Learning utilizing biodegradable polymers and their composites, presenting a …

The European Union is working towards the 2050 net-zero emissions goal and tackling the
ever-growing environmental and sustainability crisis by implementing the European Green …

Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a commercial biobased, biodegradable,
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …

Polymer matrix composites have established themselves in the materials family due to their
improved properties like high specific stiffness and strength, durability etc. Recycled …

The concept of circular economy has been ubiquitous over the past five years and has been
steadily gaining a consensus as a new paradigm. Circular economy covers a wide spectrum …

While attention on the importance of closing materials loops for achieving circular economy
(CE) is raging, the technicalities of doing so are often neglected or difficult to overcome …

Recently, polymer science and engineering research has shifted toward the development of
environmentally benign polymers to reduce the impact of plastic leakage on the ecosystems …

With increasing global consumption and their natural resistance to degradation, plastic
materials and their accumulation in the environment is of increasing concern. This review …

Consumer-grade plastics can be considered a low-cost and sustainable feedstock for fused
filament fabrication (FFF) additive manufacturing processes. Such materials are excellent …