In modern times, seaweeds have become widely involved in several biotechnological
applications due to the variety of their constituent bioactive compounds. The consumption of …

The shortage of oil resources is currently a global problem. The use of renewable resources
instead of non-renewable ones has become a hot topic of research in the eyes of scientists …

Photodegradation and oxidation are major causes of the deterioration of food, resulting in
darkening, off-flavors, and nutrient deficiency. To reduce this problem, novel functional …

Lignocellulosic materials, despite their abundance and attractiveness, have long been
marred with challenges in optimising the cost-functionality-quality trade-off. This …

Plastic can be used for many things and at the same time is the most versatile material in our
modern world. However, the uncontrolled and unprecedented use of plastic comes to its …

In this study, starch (ST), chitosan (CH), spider silk (SW), and their hybrid composite
bioplastics were fabricated and examined for physicochemical and mechanical properties …

The majority of food packaging materials are petroleum-based polymers, which are neither
easily recyclable nor ecologically friendly. Packaging films should preferably be transparent …

Starch and gelatin are natural biopolymers that offer a variety of benefits and are available at
relatively low costs. In addition to this, they are an appealing substitute for synthetic …

The development of innovative technology for effective pollutant degradation is becoming
more important as a result of major environmental issues. Here, ZnO nanoparticles were …

In order to improve the hydrophobicity of xylan hemicellulose, a simple procedure of its
chemical modification with alkyl ketene dimer (AKD), a non-toxic, cost-effective, and eco …