State-of-the-art advances in nanocomposite and bio-nanocomposite polymeric materials: A comprehensive review

AH Anwer, A Ahtesham, M Shoeb, F Mashkoor… - Advances in colloid and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The modern eco-friendly materials used in research and innovation today consist of
nanocomposites and bio-nanocomposite polymers. Their unique composite properties make …

Recent advances in cellulose, chitosan, and alginate based biopolymeric composites for adsorption of heavy metals from wastewater

AN Doyo, R Kumar, MA Barakat - Journal of the Taiwan Institute of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Biopolymer-based materials are getting more attention for sustainable
development in various applications, such as energy and environmental remediation …

Review on biopolymers and composites–evolving material as adsorbents in removal of environmental pollutants

PR Yaashikaa, PS Kumar, S Karishma - Environmental Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The presence of pollutants and toxic contaminants in water sources makes it unfit to run
through. Though various conventional techniques are on deck, development of new …

Use of biopolymers in wastewater treatment: A brief review of current trends and prospects

AM Elgarahy, MG Eloffy, E Guibal, HM Alghamdi… - Chinese Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Indeed, polymeric materials have thrived in worldwide sectors over the last five decades due
to their versatility and durability, to the point that we can no longer envisage a product that …

Gelatin/poly (vinyl alcohol)-based dual functional composite films integrated with metal-organic frameworks and anthocyanin for active and intelligent food packaging

Z Riahi, A Khan, JW Rhim, GH Shin, JT Kim - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Innovative active and pH-colorimetric composite films were fabricated from gelatin/poly (vinyl
alcohol)(Gel/PVA) integrated with copper-based metal-organic frameworks (Cu-MOFs) and …

Chitosan films and scaffolds for regenerative medicine applications: A review

FS Rezaei, F Sharifianjazi, A Esmaeilkhanian… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
Over the last years, chitosan has demonstrated unparalleled characteristics for regenerative
medicine applications. Beside excellent antimicrobial and wound healing properties, this …

Advances in adsorptive membrane technology for water treatment and resource recovery applications: A critical review

MR Adam, MHD Othman, TA Kurniawan… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
The presence of recalcitrant contaminants in water bodies such as heavy metals, dyes,
pharmaceutical compounds, and chemical residuals results in water pollution. This requires …

A review on biopolymer-based treatments for consolidation and surface protection of cultural heritage materials

MR Caruso, G D'Agostino, S Milioto… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
Nowadays, the scientific community emphasizes the use of reversible and non-toxic
materials in the field of cultural heritage. Biopolymers are one of the alternative materials to …

[HTML][HTML] Current status and future perspectives of supports and protocols for enzyme immobilization

FTT Cavalcante, ALG Cavalcante, IG de Sousa… - Catalysts, 2021 - mdpi.com
The market for industrial enzymes has witnessed constant growth, which is currently around
7% a year, projected to reach $10.5 billion in 2024. Lipases are hydrolase enzymes …

Chemical and physical Chitosan modification for designing enzymatic industrial biocatalysts: How to choose the best strategy?

YL Nunes, FL de Menezes, IG de Sousa… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chitosan is one of the most abundant natural polymer worldwide, and due to its inherent
characteristics, its use in industrial processes has been extensively explored. Because it is …