Fruit and vegetables are a great source of nutrients and have numerous health benefits. The
fruit and vegetable industry produces enormous amounts of waste such as peels, seeds …

The increasing industrial demand and the search for novel ingredients in food and non-food
sectors have driven research efforts toward alternatives to traditional commercial starches …

The growing interest in bioplastics and bio-based crop management products in agriculture
is driven by the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. However, recent …

Abstract Laser‐Induced Graphene (LIG) is a 3D, conductive, porous material with a high
surface area, produced by laser irradiation of synthetic polymers with high thermal stability …

Plastic film is widely produced and applied in many daily applications. Although it provides
many benefits to human activity, the disposal of commercial plastics has always been a …

Starch contains high levels of amylose and amylopectin and has good biodegradability,
making it an attractive alternative biopolymer raw material and is considered to have …

The calls for green biodegradable plastics to replace synthetic ones are continuously
growing amidst the current environmental threats. These threats are evident all over the …

Massively using conventional plastics has led to significant environmental issues, including
harm to ecosystems, wildlife, and human health, contributions to greenhouse gas emissions …

Bioplastics have become a subject of interest for numerous purposes, such as food
packaging and biomedical applications. Synthetic plastic takes around 100 years to degrade …

Banana is a tropical fruit that is grown in over 130 countries around the world and
contributes to about 16% of the world fruit production. However, after harvesting bananas …