Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …

In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …

Recently, thoughtful disagreements between scientists concerning environmental issues
including the use of renewable materials have enhanced universal awareness of the use of …

Bio-based and biodegradable packaging combined with chemical sensors and indicators
has attracted great attention as they can provide protection combined with information on the …

Poly (lactic acid) or poly (lactide)(PLA) is a renewable, bio-based, and biodegradable
aliphatic thermoplastic polyester that is considered a promising alternative to petrochemical …

Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a commercial biobased, biodegradable,
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …

After cellulose, lignin is the most commonly used natural polymer in green biomaterials. Pulp
and paper mills and emerging cellulosic biorefineries are the main sources of technical …

Polylactic acid (PLA) and thermoplastic starch (TPS) are biodegradable polymers of
biological origin, and the mixture of these polymers has been studied due to the desirable …

The massive use of synthetic plastics, in particular in the food packaging area, has a great
environmental impact, and alternative more ecologic materials are being required. Poly …

The majority of materials used for short‐term and disposable packaging application are non‐
biodegradable which are not satisfying the demands in environmental safety and …