One of the most used resins in the plastics industry is polyethylene (PE). Although PE has
good impact resistance and ductility, its low maximum use temperature and mechanical …

Combustion of fossil fuels and many other industrial activities inevitably produces carbon
dioxide (CO2) that is released into the atmosphere and is currently deemed to be among the …

Plastics are now found in all natural environments including soil. The effects of microplastics
in terrestrial systems, however, remain largely unexplored. Polyethylene is one of the mass …

In the present study, we investigated microplastics (MPs) in agricultural soils with different
agronomic practices (organic farming, soil under greenhouses, soil under mulching and soil …

The fragmentation of polyethylene plastics into polyethylene microplastics (PEMPs) due to
biotic and abiotic factors affects the environment. Extensive investigations have shown its …

MPs have raised significant public concern due to their role as carriers of organic
contaminants in aqueous solutions. DZN is a non-systemic organophosphorus pesticide that …

Sago palm (Metroxylon sagu) is a sustainable source of starch with a high productivity.
However, sago starch is much underutilized compared to commonly used starches such as …

This study reports a new method of fabrication and application of “green” starch
nanoparticles (SNPs) from local sago (Metroxylon Sagu) starch granules employing a high …

Polyethylene microplastic (PE-MP) is amongst the most manufactured plastics globally.
However, emerging studies report its adverse effects on wildlife and humans. Luteolin (LUT) …

Thermoplastic starch is a material that has the potential to be environmentally friendly and
biodegradable. However, it has certain drawbacks concerning its mechanical performance …