In the framework of environmentally friendly processes and products, polylactide (PLA)
represents the best polymeric substitutes for various petropolymers because of its …

Application of nanotechnology in the agro-food sector is one of the fastest growing fields in
nano-research. The increase in number of the publications, patents and intellectual property …

This review reports the promising prospects of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) based nanostructured
materials considering two of their main potential uses, packaging and tissue engineering …

Due to their small size and unique physico-chemical characteristics, nanomaterials have
gained importance in the agri-food sector, notably in preservation and packaging. Future …

“Solid state mixing”, such as mechanical milling (MM), represents an ecological and
economical alternative to achieve homogeneous dispersion of nano-fillers into …

Components such sensors, aerospace, heat exchanger, armour, storage, automobile and
other electronics devices are continuously subjected to fluctuating thermal and mechanical …

Excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers in agriculture in order to increase yields has
proved unnecessary because a large part of them remain unused and have negative effects …

The global concern over the environmental protection and bio‐sustainability of plastic waste
materials has prompted a vibrant search for renewable and biodegradable polymers in the …

The world faces the latest challenges, such as an increasing population, climate change,
declining soil quality, and food security, demanding innovative solutions for producing high …

Incorporation of rigid nanoparticles is the most effective means of improving polymer
properties. Montmorillonite (MMT) and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are …