A review on degradation mechanisms of polylactic acid: Hydrolytic, photodegradative, microbial, and enzymatic degradation

NF Zaaba, M Jaafar - Polymer Engineering & Science, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Recently, thoughtful disagreements between scientists concerning environmental issues
including the use of renewable materials have enhanced universal awareness of the use of …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in nanocellulose-based different biomaterials: types, properties, and emerging applications

MY Khalid, A Al Rashid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
The research interest in sustainable and eco-friendly materials based on natural sources
has increased dramatically due to their recyclability, biodegradability, compatibility, and …

Sustainably sourced components to generate high-strength adhesives

CR Westerman, BC McGill, JJ Wilker - Nature, 2023 - nature.com
Nearly all adhesives, are derived from petroleum, create permanent bonds, frustrate
materials separation for recycling, and prevent degradation in landfills. When trying to shift …

[HTML][HTML] Cellulose nanocrystal based composites: A review

J Shojaeiarani, DS Bajwa, S Chanda - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) have received much attention as renewable, biodegradable,
nontoxic, and low-cost nanomaterials with some remarkable properties. Desirable …

Multifunctional lignin-based nanocomposites and nanohybrids

E Lizundia, MH Sipponen, LG Greca, M Balakshin… - Green …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Significant progress in lignins valorization and development of high-performance
sustainable materials have been achieved in recent years. Reports related to lignin …

Applications of lignocellulosic fibers and lignin in bioplastics: A review

J Yang, YC Ching, CH Chuah - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
Lignocellulosic fibers and lignin are two of the most important natural bioresources in the
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …

Current progress in production of biopolymeric materials based on cellulose, cellulose nanofibers, and cellulose derivatives

H Shaghaleh, X Xu, S Wang - RSC advances, 2018 - pubs.rsc.org
Cellulose has attracted considerable attention as the strongest potential candidate feedstock
for bio-based polymeric material production. During the past decade, significant progress in …

A review of properties of nanocellulose, its synthesis, and potential in biomedical applications

A Randhawa, SD Dutta, K Ganguly, TV Patil, DK Patel… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cellulose is the most venerable and essential natural polymer on the planet and is drawing
greater attention in the form of nanocellulose, considered an innovative and influential …

Degradation and recycling of films based on biodegradable polymers: A short review

R Scaffaro, A Maio, F Sutera, EF Gulino, M Morreale - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
The environmental performance of biodegradable materials has attracted attention from the
academic and the industrial research over the recent years. Currently, degradation behavior …

Biopolymer reinforced nanocomposites: A comprehensive review

B Sharma, P Malik, P Jain - Materials Today Communications, 2018 - Elsevier
Innovation in the field of polymer nanocomposites leads to diverse applications in drug
delivery, biosensors, bone regeneration, solar cells, super capacitors etc. A step towards …