In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

Electrospinning is a simple and affordable method of producing nanofibers, offering a large
specific surface area and highly porous structures with diameters ranging from nanometers …

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 …

Plastics, with their ubiquitous presence in our daily lives and environment, pose an
uncomfortable conundrum. Producers and consumers are aware of the value of these …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …

Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA), a biodegradable polyester produced from renewable
resources, is used for various applications (biomedical, packaging, textile fibers and …

Evolution of the bioplastics industry has changed directions dramatically since the early
1990s. The latest generation is moving toward durable bioplastics having high biobased …

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 …

Plastic pollution concerns have catalyzed research into green materials with the specific
goal of accessing new bio-derived and bio-degradable polymers with improved property …

In the framework of environmentally friendly processes and products, polylactide (PLA)
represents the best polymeric substitutes for various petropolymers because of its …