The recent sharp increase of sensitivity towards environmental issues arising from plastic
packaging has boosted interest towards alternative sustainable packaging materials. This …

The challenges posed by the non-biodegradable petroleum-based plastics in food
packaging have sparked interest in biodegradable films. Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is one of …

Conductive hydrogels have found large application prospects in the fabrication of flexible
multifunctional electronic devices for future-generation wearable human–machine …

In the context of emerging global concerns with synthetic plastic packaging, alternative
natural biodegradable packaging materials are gaining increasing attention for food …

Biodegradable chitosan films are highly desirable for use as food packaging, but the poor
mechanical properties, water sensitivity, and functional limitations of these films must be …

Replacing petrochemical polymers with biomaterials for biodegradable mulch applications
has attracted widespread attention. However, improving film performance and reducing …

Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a flexible, water-soluble, non-immunogenic, as well as
biocompatible polymer, and it could synergize with polysaccharides for food applications …

Due to global environmental concerns and increased awareness of renewable green
resources, many efforts have been made to use chitosan as a sustainable polymer to …

Biodegradable polymeric materials with high strength and outstanding toughness are
necessary for real‐world applications in the fields of electronics, electrics, and packaging …

The environment and food safety are major areas of concern influencing the development of
biodegradable packaging for partial replacement of petrochemical‐based polymers. This …