The extensive use of petroleum-based synthetic and non-biodegradable materials for
packaging applications has caused severe environmental damage. The rising demand for …

Since the 1940s, the introduction of plastic technology caused a true revolution in
agriculture. Among the uses of plastics, mulch films have been used to improve yields and …

Highly stretchable biobased and biodegradable agricultural mulch films based on polylactic
acid (PLA) and 10, 20, or 30 wt% various nonedible vegetable wastes such as spinach …

Excess plastic residues in soil lead to soil pollution, vegetation destruction in horticulture
and agriculture. Biodegradable mulch is considered as an ideal alternative to conventional …

BACKGROUND The technological advances in agriculture, driven by the increased demand
for food attributed to population growth, have led to the search for technologies that allow …

Plastic mulching is a critical agricultural practice for food production, which provides multiple
benefits, including water conservation, weed control, and increased crop yield and quality …

Plastic mulch films are employed in the production of vegetables and other specialty crops
worldwide due to the benefits they provide, such as reduction of weeds and water loss by …

Marine sources are gaining popularity and attention as novel materials for manufacturing
biopolymers such as proteins and polysaccharides. Due to their biocompatibility …

Neural electrodes have opened new horizon in neuroscience which discover the new
aspect of neural and brain behavior. Neural electrodes are usually fabricated using metals …

In this study, one high-performance hemicelluloses (HC)-based sprayable and
biodegradable pesticide mulch film was developed. Firstly, HC was transesterified with vinyl …