An expeditious pace of expanding industrialization and urbanization is a global vulnerability
which immediately requires utmost attention towards the replacement of prosaic petroleum …

The era for eco-friendly polymers was ushered by the marine plastic menace and with the
discovery of emerging pollutants such as micro-, nano-plastics, and plastic leachates from …

The increasing consumption of nonrenewable materials urgently calls for the design and
fabrication of sustainable alternatives. New generations of materials should be derived from …

In this study, polyurethane (PU) composite foams were modified with 2 wt.% of vermiculite
fillers, which were themselves modified with casein, chitosan, and potato protein. The impact …

Residual microalgal biomass, a byproduct of various microalgae-based processes,
represents an abundant and underutilized resource with significant potential for sustainable …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)-reinforced biopolymers have emerged as a widely embraced
approach for enhancing the characteristics of biopolymers due to their exceptional …

The wide range of applications and the numerous advantages of plastics have led to their
excessive use, with subsequent damage to ecosystems. As an environmentally friendly …

The concept of circular biorefinery has been promoted as a sustainable new approach for
the nascent microalgae industry. In particular, solvent extraction of the lipid fraction of …

Mechanical property mismatch between vascular patches and native blood vessels can
result in post-operation failure; therefore, vascular patches that mimic the biomechanical …

Global demand for plastics has increased steadily alongside industrial development.
Despite their versatility and convenience, environmental pollution caused by plastics are a …