Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a subject of enormous scientific and industrial
interest due to their environmentally friendly compostability. For the benefit of the market …

In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is known as one of the greatest promising bioabsorbable and
compostable polyesters with the capability of high molecular weight synthesis. Lactic acid …

Decades of extensive and exponentially growing production and use of conventional
plastics have led to the accumulation of plastic waste in the environment, contributing to the …

For last 50 years plastics are widely used for manufacturing of packaging materials because
of their performance and ease in production. With the advent of food processing industries …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …

It is now well recognized that the production of petroleum-based packaging materials has
created serious ecological problems for the environment due to their resistance to …

Advanced food packaging technology ensures food safety from pollutants and microbial
pathogens, extending the shelf-life period of the preserved foods. However, conventional …

Polylactic acid (PLA), one of the well-known biodegradable polyesters, has been studied
extensively for tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, and it was also used widely in …

Plastic-based materials are frequently used in packaging and can be seen universally in
both the developed and develo** societies. At present, most of the currently used food …