In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …

Composite materials are emerging as a vital entity for the sustainable development of both
humans and the environment. Polylactic acid (PLA) has been recognized as a potential …

Polylactic acid (PLA) has attracted much attention because of its good biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and mechanical properties. However, the slow crystallization rate of PLA …

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 …

The application of mulch films for preserving soil moisture and preventing weed growth has
been a part of agricultural practice for decades. Different materials have been used as mulch …

Abstract Three-dimensional (3D) printing is becoming a booming technology to fabricate
scaffolds, orthoses, and prosthetic devices for tissue engineering, regenerative medicine …

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) and thermoplastic starch (TPS) are biodegradable polymers of
biological origin, and the mixture of these polymers has been studied due to the desirable …

Extrication from the use of fossil-based products has grown more critical in recent years. This
disengagement has been driven by deliberate environmental campaigns focusing on …