On the eve of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a tremendous increase in the
production of facemasks across the world. The primary raw materials for the manufacturing …

A great amount of biowastes, comprising byproducts and biomass wastes, is originated
yearly from the agri-food industry. These biowastes are commonly rich in proteins and …

Social stigma and human exceptionalism have contributed to unsustainable menstrual
products and a neglect for the nutrients in menstrual blood that can enrich soil. In a …

The onset of coronavirus pandemic has sparked a shortage of facemasks in almost all
nations. Without this personal protective equipment, healthcare providers, essential workers …

Replacing the current mainly fossil-based, disposable, and non-biodegradable sanitary
products with sustainable, functional alternatives is an industry priority. Suggested biobased …

Protein-based biostimulants (PBBs) are derived from the hydrolysis of protein-rich raw
materials of plant and/or animal origins, usually by-products or wastes from agro-industries …

To broaden the range in structures and properties, and therefore the applicability of
sustainable foams based on wheat gluten expanded with ammonium-bicarbonate, we show …

In low-to middle-income communities, the lack of affordability of conventional sanitary
products during menstrual cycles can cause psychological and health issues, ultimately …

Glycerol-plasticized wheat gluten was explored for producing soft high-density biofoams
using dry upscalable extrusion (avoiding purposely added water). The largest pore size was …

Protein-based porous absorbent structures can be processed and assembled into
configurations suitable for single-use, biodegradable sanitary materials. In this work, a …