Microplastics in agroecosystems-impacts on ecosystem functions and food chain
This work reviews microplastic's impact on agroecosystem components and possible effects
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starches, their blends and composites: Recent developments and opportunities for single-use plastic packaging alternatives
Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …
Thermal processing of starch-based polymers
This paper reviews the thermal processing of starch-based polymers, including both
fundamental science such as microstructure, phase transition and rheology, as well as …
fundamental science such as microstructure, phase transition and rheology, as well as …
Characterization and performance analysis of composite bioplastics synthesized using titanium dioxide nanoparticles with corn starch
Plastic is an amazing material, and wonderful invention, it has changed the world. Plastic is
used everywhere and every day across the globe. But despite its varied uses, its disposal …
used everywhere and every day across the globe. But despite its varied uses, its disposal …
Thermoplastic starches: Properties, challenges, and prospects
A Mohammadi Nafchi, M Moradpour, M Saeidi… - Starch …, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Thermoplastic starch (TPS) polymers were reviewed in this article. This review was
categorized into the following studies: the role of starch as a thermoplastic polymer …
categorized into the following studies: the role of starch as a thermoplastic polymer …
Preparation of ecofriendly UV-protective food packaging material by starch/TiO2 bio-nanocomposite: Characterization
In this study, ecofriendly starch/TiO 2 bio-nanocomposites were produced using with
different nano-TiO 2 (TiO 2) content (1, 3, and 5 (wt%)). Physical, mechanical, thermal, water …
different nano-TiO 2 (TiO 2) content (1, 3, and 5 (wt%)). Physical, mechanical, thermal, water …
Cassava bagasse cellulose nanofibrils reinforced thermoplastic cassava starch
Cellulose cassava bagasse nanofibrils (CBN) were directly extracted from a by-product of
the cassava starch (CS) industry, viz. the cassava bagasse (CB). The morphological …
the cassava starch (CS) industry, viz. the cassava bagasse (CB). The morphological …
[HTML][HTML] Cassava starch biodegradable films: Influence of glycerol and clay nanoparticles content on tensile and barrier properties and glass transition temperature
In this study, glycerol content and its incorporation method on tensile and barrier properties
of biodegradable films (BF) based on cassava starch were analyzed. ANOVA showed that …
of biodegradable films (BF) based on cassava starch were analyzed. ANOVA showed that …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic burden in Africa: a review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics
Although the use of plastics varies across different regions, Africa is ranked second after
Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover …
Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover …
Fully biodegradable Poly (lactic acid)/Starch blends: A review of toughening strategies
Polylactic acid (PLA) and Starch are both bio-based biodegradable polymers that have
properties that are complementary to each other. PLA/starch blend exploits the good …
properties that are complementary to each other. PLA/starch blend exploits the good …