The success of oil-based plastics and the continued growth of production and utilisation can
be attributed to their cost, durability, strength to weight ratio, and eight contributions to the …

Polysaccharides are a class of natural biopolymers that have attracted significant attention
due to their unique properties, which make them attractive for use in a wide range of …

Water contamination by a variety of pollutants, such as conventional pollutants (eg heavy
metals and organics) and emerging micropollutants (eg personal care products and …

Protein–polysaccharide composites have been known to show a wide range of applications
in biomedical and green chemical fields. These composites have been fabricated into a …

In the skin care field, bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), a versatile polysaccharide produced by
non-pathogenic acetic acid bacteria, has received increased attention as a promising …

Adsorption of biomacromolecules onto polymer surfaces, including microplastics (MPs),
occurs in multiple environmental compartments, forming an ecocorona. Environmental DNA …

The review aimed to identify differences and similarities in the adsorption process of five azo
dyes [congo red (CR), reactive black 5 (RB5), methyl orange (MO), orange II (OII), and …

Biopolymers are an emerging class of novel materials with diverse applications and
properties such as superior sustainability and tunability. Here, applications of biopolymers …

Bio-based polymers, obtained from natural biomass, are nowadays considered good
candidates for the replacement of traditional fossil-derived plastics. The need for substituting …

The global production of fecal wastes is envisioned to reach a very high tonnage by 2030.
Perilous handling and consequential exposition of human and animal fecal matter are …