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9 articles for “Bio-based bioplastics”
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BIOPLASTICS AS AN RENEWABLE SOURCE FOR PACKAGING
Abstract: The packaging industry is undergoing a major transformation as the focus shifts toward sustainability and eco-friendly materials. Bioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional plastics, offering both functional and environmental benefits, especially in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. This analysis highlights the impact of bioplastics on packaging, emphasizing their improved properties, sustainability, and compliance with strict standards. Bioplastics enhance barrier performance, helping extend the shelf life of pharmaceutical …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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EXAMINATION AND ANALYSIS OF VARIOUS TYPES OFBIODEGRADABLE PLASTICS AND THEIR PROPERTIES IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
Abstract: With growing concerns over the environment and with the need for developing sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, there has been a focused attention towards biodegradable plastics. As such, this paper presents a detailed study and analysis of different types of biodegradable plastics, their properties, and their applications in various industrial sectors. This paper discusses various biodegradable polymers, including PLA, PHA, starch-based bioplastics, and PBS, in terms of their characteristics, production, …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Industrial Biotechnology and Circular Economy: A Pathway to Sustainable Bio-Manufacturing
Abstract: Industrial biotechnology, also known as white biotechnology, represents the application of biological systems and organisms in industrial processes, focusing on the production of bio-based products, including biofuels, chemicals, and materials. With the pressing need for sustainable manufacturing practices to address environmental degradation, resource depletion, and climate change, integrating industrial biotechnology with the principles of the circular economy offers an innovative pathway to ensure sustainability. The circular economy, which focuses on …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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BIOPLASTIC INNOVATION THROUGH THE INTEGRATION OF PINEAPPLE LEAF CELLULOSE, TOMATO FIBER, AND POTATO STARCH
Abstract: Growing concerns over the environmental impact of conventional plastic waste have accelerated the search for sustainable alternatives. This study investigates the development of biodegradable plastics using agricultural residues—specifically pineapple leaves, potatoes, and tomatoes. Pineapple leaves provide cellulose for structural strength, potato starch improves film-forming capacity, and tomato-derived pectin and fiber enhance elasticity and moisture resistance. The bioplastics were prepared through extraction, gelatinization, and crosslinking processes to achieve mechanical stability and …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 42–47 Read article
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Industrial Biotechnology: Transforming Waste into Valuable Bio-Based Products
Abstract: Industrial biotechnology, often referred to as “white biotechnology,” is a rapidly advancing field that harnesses biological systems, microorganisms, and enzymes to transform waste materials into valuable bio-based products. This innovative approach has emerged as a crucial solution to the growing environmental concerns associated with traditional industrial processes, which are often energy-intensive and produce significant waste. Industrial biotechnology leverages renewable resources, including agricultural, industrial, and municipal waste, to create a wide …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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Bioplastics: A Review
Abstract: Plastics made from renewable biomass sources and some have been produced by processing natural biopolymers. Biodegradable bioplastics can be used to reduce the problem of plastic waste materials, which is choking the planet and damaging the ecology. The advantage of bioplastics is that they are not dependent on fossil fuels as a source of raw material. With regard to oil production, fossil fuels are a finite and irregularly divided resource …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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An Overview of Bioplastics
Abstract: Bioplastics are plastics in which all carbon is derived from renewable feedstocks. They could possibly be biodegradable. Bio based plastics contain both renewable and fossil-fuel-based carbon. The rate of bio based fixings and the conditions, under which the bio based item may biodegrade, if by any means, differ broadly.
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Case Studies On Synthesis Of PLLA Bioplastic Starting From Food And Agricultural Wastes
Abstract: Polylaevo Lactic Acid (PLLA) is an excellent biopolymer that is biodegradable and has characteristics exactly similar to polystyrene. However, at present, the market price of this biopolymer is significantly higher than polystyrene and other synthetic plastics. The major hindrances to the large scale manufacture of this polymer are the lack of availability of a cheap raw material and the overall economy of synthesis of lactic acid from the same. In …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Systematic literature Review of PLA-Magnesium Composite Material for Fused Deposition Modelling for Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Magnesium is one of most liberally available metal in nature forming about 2% of earth’s crust. Polylactic acid or Polylactide is a bioplastic. Magnesium-Polylactide composites are a promising new form of biodegradable materials with established good mechanical properties. Our critical survey of research papers helped us to compile information about fabrication and treatment of this composite material using various techniques and methodologies to understand prospects for future research for FDM …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article