Lignocellulosic fibers and lignin are two of the most important natural bioresources in the
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …

Asian countries have abundant resources of natural fibers, but unfortunately, they have not
been optimally utilized. The facts showed that from 2014 to 2020, there was a shortfall in …

Petroleum based thermoplastics are widely used in a range of applications, particularly in
packaging. However, their usage has resulted in soaring pollutant emissions. Thus …

Conventional plastics exacerbate climate change by generating substantial amounts of
greenhouse gases and solid wastes throughout their lifecycle. To address the environmental …

In recent years, flax fiber as a green and renewable resources have attracted considerable
attention to be used as reinforcement in composites, using various technology. This review …

Polymers are synonymous with the modern way of living. However, polymers with a large
carbon footprint, especially those derived from nonrenewable petrochemical sources, are …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) make a large class of biodegradable biopolymers that are
naturally synthesized by numerous microorganisms. These biopolymers could be an …

With the increasing global population, the disposal of waste has risen, especially over the
last century. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that 11 million tons of …

Enzymes are highly advantageous compared to dew retting to reach fibers of high and
consistent quality. However, no unambiguous insights have been retained from the …

Plant fibers possess high strength, high fracture toughness and elasticity, and have proven
useful because of their diversity, versatility, renewability, and sustainability. For biomedical …