ShodhKosh Journal of Visual and Performing Arts,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(6)
Published: June 30, 2024
In
the
present
work,
thermoplastic
starch
from
cassava
was
grafted
with
epoxy
derived
castor
oil
polyol.
Fresh
starch,
prepared
root
tuber
polymerised
and
blended
in
different
compositions
leading
to
variations
properties.
The
synthesized
polymer
blends
could
be
filled
or
reinforced
nano-silica
for
effective
functionality
by
eco-friendly
means.
were
characterized
using
FT-IR,
Scanning
Electron
Microscope,
EDAX
water
uptake
percentage
soil
bio-degradability
studied.
Further,
mechanical
thermal
stability
of
characterised.
With
further
developments,
these
starch-based
nanocomposites
can
expected
replace
conventional
polymers
variety
applications.
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Abstract
Although
traditional
petroleum‐based
packaging
materials
pose
environmental
problems,
biodegradable
have
attracted
extensive
attention
from
research
and
industry
for
their
environmentally
friendly
properties.
Bio‐based
films,
as
an
alternative
to
demonstrate
significant
advantages
in
terms
of
friendliness
resource
sustainability.
This
paper
provides
insight
into
the
development
biomass
food
films
such
cellulose,
starch,
chitosan,
gelatine,
including
properties,
methods
preparation
(e.g.,
solution
casting,
extrusion
blow
molding,
layer‐by‐layer
assembly,
electrostatic
spinning),
applications
packaging.
Through
these
methods,
analyzes
how
properties
can
be
effectively
tuned
optimized
meet
specific
needs.
It
was
found
that
film
not
only
possess
functional
antimicrobial,
preservation,
indication,
but
also
continued
material
innovation
technological
improvements
offer
promising
prospects
use
commercial
applications.
These
advances
could
help
advance
global
sustainable
goals,
while
showing
great
potential
improving
safety
extending
shelf
life.
Future
will
further
explore
new
functions
providing
additional
solutions
protection
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(33), P. 12670 - 12682
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
The
demand
to
produce
durable
multifunctional
cotton
fabrics
without
detrimental
effects
on
the
environment
is
increasing.
Herein,
a
fabric
(cotton-APP/LP)
designed
and
prepared
through
covalently
grafting
phosphorylated
lignin
(LP)/ammonium
polyphosphate
(APP)
onto
surface,
presenting
UV
protection,
photothermal
conversion,
fire
safety,
antibacterial
properties.
preparation
of
LP
adopted
green
mechanochemical
method,
whole
treatment
process
organic
solvent-free.
possesses
excellent
free-radical
absorption
capacity,
cotton-APP/LP
achieves
protection
factor
value
421.97.
Under
xenon
lamp
simulated
irradiation,
exhibits
temperature
approximately
63.4
°C
at
light
intensity
150
mW
cm–2,
robust
conversion
effect.
antimicrobial
properties
(inhibition
Escherichia
coli
Staphylococcus
aureus)
are
also
achieved
for
cotton-APP/LP.
In
addition,
limiting
oxygen
index
(LOI)
increases
48.5%,
self-extinguishment
observed
in
vertical
burning
test.
After
50
washing
cycles,
self-extinguishes
LOI
reaches
31.5%,
demonstrating
durability.
This
work
realize
multifunctionality
cleaner
safer
way,
further
promoting
practical
application
fabrics.
E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
511, P. 01008 - 01008
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
research
examines
the
characteristics
and
ecological
viability
of
polymer
matrix
nanocomposites
used
in
sustainable
packaging.
Nanocomposites
were
produced
by
combining
varied
proportions
nanofiller
material.
Through
mechanical
testing,
it
was
determined
that
nanocomposite
formulation
3
had
maximum
tensile
strength
55
MPa,
as
well
a
Young’s
modulus
3.5
GPa,
showing
greater
stiffness
comparison
to
other
formulations.
The
evaluation
barrier
qualities
revealed
2
exhibited
most
minimal
oxygen
permeability
at
rate
8
cc/m²/day
lowest
water
vapor
transmission
4.5
g/m²/day,
very
efficient
performance
preventing
passage
gases
moisture.
environmental
impact
study
showed
energy
consumption
during
manufacture,
with
1.8
kWh/kg.
It
also
waste
creation,
just
0.08
kg/kg,
CO2
emissions,
only
0.4
kg/kg.
Nanocomposite
demonstrated
substantial
improvements
characteristics,
properties,
indicators
when
compared
reference
formulations,
shown
percentage
change
analysis.
In
summary,
this
showcases
capabilities
nanocomposites,
specifically
3,
environmentally
friendly
packaging
materials
offer
improved
effective
performance,
reduced
footprint.
These
findings
contribute
development
solutions
across
different
industries.
Digest Journal of Nanomaterials and Biostructures,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 23 - 36
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Researchers
utilized
NaBH4
to
gently
modify
alkali
lignin,
resulting
in
L-Sx-ty-Pz
with
high
hydroxyl
value
and
decolorization,
significantly
enhancing
the
strength
of
composite
films
cellulose
nanofibers
(CNF).
Without
strict
pH
control,
content
modified
lignin
reached
as
9.14
mmol/g.
The
CF/L-S1-t120-Pu
film
achieved
a
maximum
stress
45.33
MPa,
representing
116%
77%
increase
compared
pure
CNF
crude
films,
respectively.
reduction
effect
imparted
transparency
film,
broadening
its
applications.
Additionally,
film's
excellent
antibacterial
flame-retardant
properties
provide
strong
support
for
industrial
utilization.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: May 1, 2025
Due
to
the
growing
environmental
concerns
of
petroleum-based
plastics,
there
has
been
a
surge
interest
in
biodegradable
alternatives.
In
this
study,
starch-based
bioplastic
was
prepared
using
biopolymers
extracted
from
corn
and
potato
biopolymer
mixed
with
calcium
carbonate
(filler)
plasticizers
(glycerol-sorbitol)
evaluated.
For
fabricated
formulation,
Taguchi
analysis
gave
an
optimal
formulation
9
g
starch,
mL
glycerol,
2.5
carbonate,
having
well-balanced
mechanical
strength,
flexibility,
biodegradability.
The
results
showed
major
improvement
tensile
strength
22.5%
(6.08
MPa)
31.7%
increase
Young's
modulus
(0.103
GPa),
compared
least
effective
sample.
biodegradation
tests,
degradation
rate
C1
(66.68%)
fastest,
while
C3
had
slower
(29.08%).
Moisture
absorption
varied
considerably,
sample
COM3
absorbing
25.92%
just
4.35%
for
P3,
P3
absorbed
only
4.35%.
Among
compounds,
higher
lower
percentage
water
solubility
were
P1
(20.50%)
(49.04%)
respectively.
These
underscore
potential
bioplastics
sustainable
packaging,
offering
environmentally
friendly
option
traditional
plastics.
E3S Web of Conferences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
537, P. 08001 - 08001
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
research
examines
the
characteristics
and
ecological
viability
of
polymer
matrix
nanocomposites
used
in
sustainable
packaging.
Nanocomposites
were
produced
by
combining
varied
proportions
nanofiller
material.
Through
mechanical
testing,
it
was
determined
that
nanocomposite
formulation
3
had
maximum
tensile
strength
55
MPa,
as
well
a
Young's
modulus
3.5
GPa,
showing
greater
stiffness
comparison
to
other
formulations.
The
evaluation
barrier
qualities
revealed
2
exhibited
most
minimal
oxygen
permeability
at
rate
8
cc/m
/day
lowest
water
vapor
transmission
4.5
g/m
/day,
very
efficient
performance
preventing
passage
gases
moisture.
environmental
impact
study
showed
energy
consumption
during
manufacture,
with
1.8
kWh/kg.
It
also
waste
creation,
just
0.08
kg/kg,
CO2
emissions,
only
0.4
kg/kg.
Nanocomposite
demonstrated
substantial
improvements
characteristics,
properties,
indicators
when
compared
reference
formulations,
shown
percentage
change
analysis.
In
summary,
this
showcases
capabilities
nanocomposites,
specifically
3,
environmentally
friendly
packaging
materials
offer
improved
effective
performance,
reduced
footprint.
These
findings
contribute
development
solutions
across
different
industries.
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(11), P. 7666 - 7674
Published: Nov. 6, 2024
The
overuse
of
antibiotics
has
accelerated
antibiotic
resistance,
and
it
is
a
significant
global
threat
to
public
health.
To
combat
the
rising
drug-resistant
microbes,
antimicrobial
photodynamic
therapy
(APDT)
emerged
as
promising
alternative
therapeutic
strategy.
This
study
focuses
on
synthesis
eco-friendly
lignin-derived
gold–titanium
dioxide
nanophotocomposites
(L@Au-TiO2
NCs).
Lignin
was
utilized
sustainable
precursor
for
L@Au-TiO2
NCs.
gold
TiO2
nanoparticles
possess
inherent
properties,
thus
developed
NCs
exhibit
enhanced
efficacy
due
synergistic
combination
their
attributes.
potential
evaluated
against
various
microbial
strains
(Escherichia
coli,
Bacillus
megaterium,
Candida
tropicalis)
under
dark
green
light
conditions.
outcome
this
highlights
applications.
could
be
explored
in
fields
medicine
nanotechnology
introduce
innovative
ideas
into
biomedical
field.
