Bio-based Films and Coatings: Sustainable Polysaccharide Packaging Alternatives for the Food Industry

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Polymers used as raw materials for synthetic packaging, i.e., those obtained from petroleum-derived sources, are resistant to degradation. Because of this,...     

Correction to: Recyclable Clay‑Supported Heteropolyacid Catalysts for Complete Glycolysis and Aminolysis of Post‑consumer PET Beverage Bottles

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Characterization of Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Gelatin and Inulin Nanobiocomposite Films Containing Crystalline Nanocellulose and Malva sylvestris Extract

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - This study aimed to develop and characterize gelatin and inulin nanobiocomposite films with crystalline nanocellulose (CNC) and Malva sylvestris extract...     

Structural Elucidation and Immunostimulatory Activities of Quinoa Non-starch Polysaccharide Before and After Deproteinization

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Non-starch polysaccharides derived from natural resources play a significant role in the field of food science and human health due to their extensive...     

Microwave-Induced Modification of Physical and Functional Characteristics and Antioxidant Potential of Alkali-Soluble Cell Wall Polysaccharides of Nelumbo nucifera Rhizome

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - The alkali-soluble cell wall polysaccharides (CWPs), extracted from Nelumbo nucifera rhizome flour (NNRF), were treated with microwave radiation to modify...     

Polysaccharides; Classification,Chemical Properties,and Future Perspective Applications in Fields of Pharmacology and Biological Medicine (A Review of Current Applications and Upcoming Potentialities)

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Polysaccharides are essential macromolecules which almost exist in all living forms, and have important biological functions, they are getting more...     

The Preparation and Characterization of Polyurethane Foam with Coconut Oil Polyol and Rapeseed Oil Polyol

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - The bio-based acoustic materials have flourished with the future depletion of petroleum resources in recent years. This paper dedicates on the synthesis of...     

Synthesis and Physical Properties of Biodegradable Nanocomposites Fabricated Using Acrylic Acid-Grafted Poly(butylene carbonate-co-terephthalate) and Organically-Modified Layered Zinc Phenylphosphonate

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - A set of novel biocompatible aliphatic–aromatic nanocomposites, including numerous acrylic acid-grafted poly(butylene carbonate-co-terephthalate)...     

Effect of Casting Process Conditions on Mechanical Properties and Water Solubility of Films Made from Wolf Fruit and Its Optimization

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Biodegradable films based on wolf fruit flour were prepared by the casting process using glycerol as a plasticizing agent. The influence that the process...     

Review on Anti-cancer and Anti-microbial Applications of Curdlan Biomaterials

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Polysaccharides are polymers of natural origin that are formed by microorganisms, animals and plants. Polysaccharides play an important part in the...     

Rheological and Thermal Properties of Levan from Bacillus mojavensis

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Media composition and culture conditions for levan production by Bacillus mojavensis (BM-levan) were optimized using Plackett–Burman and Box-Behnken...     

Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Using Elaeagnus angustifolia Bark Extract and Study of Its Antibacterial Effect

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Nowadays, many chemical methods have been proposed for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles, but green synthesis has received more attention due to its...     

Effect of Alkaline Treatment and Coupling Agent on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Macadamia Nutshell Residues Based PP Composites

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - The influence of alkaline treatment on the thermal and mechanical properties of polypropylene (PP) reinforced with fibers from macadamia nutshell (5 to 30...     

Synthesis and Characterization of Chitosan-Acrylic Acid Based Hydrogels and Investigation the Properties of Bilayered Design with Incorporated Alginate Beads

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - The paper presents the synthesis of hydrogels via free-radical polymerization, based on Chitosan (CS) grafted with Acrylic acid (AA), using a two-step...     

Thermal and Environmentally Induced Degradation Behaviors of Amorphous and Semicrystalline PLAs Through Rheological Analysis

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - The degradation behaviors of an amorphous and a semicrystalline PLA (i.e., aPLA and cPLA) with similar molecular weights are compared at elevated...     

Recent Advancement of Biopolymers and Their Potential Biomedical Applications

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Recently, the advantages of biopolymers over conventional plastic polymers are unprecedented, provided that they are used in situations in which they raise...     

Production of Biodegradable Films of Zein Containing Mentha asiatica Essential Oil and Copper Oxide Nanoparticles: Investigation of Physicochemical,Antimicrobial, and Antioxidant Properties

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - The objectives of the present study were to prepare an active biodegradable film based on zein-containing copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) and Mentha...     

Microstructural and Physical Properties of Thermoplastic Corn Starch/Polystyrene Blend Foams Affected by Different Contents and Combinations of Plasticizers

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - A comprehensive study was performed on thermoplastic corn starch (TPS)/polystyrene (PS) blend foam to optimize the formulation from the aspects of...     

Weathering and Biological Degradation of a Bioglycerol-Based Thermoset Material

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Waste glycerol from biodiesel production (bioglycerol) can be used for obtaining rigid thermoset materials. In order to gain insights into applicability...     

Design and Application of Multi-layer Starch-Latex Blends as Phosphorous Delivery System

Journal of Polymers and the Environment - The search for highly productive agriculture has considerably increased the use of fertilizers, becoming a worrying source of environmental and health...