Environmental problems, such as global warming and plastic pollution have forced
researchers to investigate alternatives for conventional plastics. Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), one …

Agro-wastes are derived from diverse sources including grape pomace, tomato pomace,
pineapple, orange, and lemon peels, sugarcane bagasse, rice husks, wheat straw, and palm …

Research insight into the technical challenges of bioplastics production has revealed their
confoundedness in their niche markets and struggles to enter the mainstream. There is an …

The concept of 4D printing of phase change materials is gaining attention in the potential
development of self-healing materials for tissue engineering and manufacturing …

Owing to the strong public concerns about environmental protection and potential energy
crisis (fossil fuels), there is a global trend of substitution of petrochemical-based polymers …

This article investigates the environmental sustainability of plastic nets in agricultural
environments based on published experimental data. This article focuses on biodegradable …

The research and technological advancements observed in the latest years in the
nanotechnology field translated into significant application developments in various areas …

The detrimental effects of pesticides on the environment and human health have motivated
the development of alternative pest control strategies. Pheromonal pest control is one …

Small-scale farms are an important component of agricultural production even in developed
economies, and have an acknowledged role in providing other biological and societal …

Agriplastics encompass all plastic materials, components and products used in agriculture.
Valued for their versatility and cost-effectiveness, and functionalities related to productivity …