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Review of Biopolymers in Agriculture Application: An Eco-friendly Alternative
Abstract: The emergence of biopolymers as critical components in sustainable agricultural practices marks a significant shift towards environmentally friendly technologies. Biopolymers, naturally occurring macromolecules derived from renewable resources, offer numerous advantages over traditional synthetic polymers, including biodegradability and non-toxicity. The function of biopolymers for agriculture is investigated in this paper, with particular attention paid to their uses, benefits, and limitations, as well as any potential future developments. Biopolymers are utilized in …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 46–57 Read article
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Biopolymers in Medical Application: A Study
Abstract: Biopolymers – naturally derived macromolecules, such as polysaccharides, proteins, and polyhydroxyalkanoates – have emerged as a versatile toolbox for next-generation medical technologies. Their intrinsic biocompatibility, tunable degradation kinetics, and capacity for molecular functionalization enable the design of devices that communicate with living tissue rather than merely coexist with it. This review synthesizes recent advances across four inter-related fronts: (i) drug-delivery carriers, where chitosan-based nanoparticles and hyaluronic-acid hydrogels provide stimulus-responsive release …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Visco-Elastic Behavior for Ecovio F Film C2203 Biopolymer Melts
Abstract: The visco-elastic behavior of biopolymers fluid are significantly interested in their internal structure, thus, it has been experimentally investigated for various industrial applications. This paper studies the characterization of (Ecovio F Film C2203) biopolymer because of their characteristics and importance in different fields of environment and health. Two form of rheometers instruments have been used at temperatures between (140 - 220) ˚C to describe the visco-elastic behavior of (Ecovio F …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 24–33 Read article
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Potential Applications of Biocompatible and Biodegradable Nature of Biopolymer
Abstract: Biopolymer is a polymer that is obtained from living organisms. It is an eco-friendly chemical compound that is considered as the most organic compound in the ecosphere. The name “Biopolymer” specifies that it is a bio-degradable polymer. Biopolymers are one of the alternatives of fossil fuels. This short communication represented the several types of applications of Biopolymer in our daily life.
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 38–43 Read article
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Enhancing Soil Stabilization with Chitosan Biopolymer Integration
Abstract: In this work, clay soil is stabilized using a biocompatible chitosan solution derived from shrimp shell waste. The biopolymer chitosan has attracted attention in the field of geoenvironmental studies because of its possible applications in the absorption of heavy metals, the mitigation of soil erosion, and the improvement of hydraulic conductivity. However, a thorough investigation into its impact on the mechanical properties of soil has not yet been conducted. A …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–56 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Tamarind Seed Polysaccharides Being Used as a Biopolymer in Modern Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) obtained from the seed of Tamarindus indica tree. It possesses different properties like high viscosity, broad pH tolerance, biocompatibility, mucoadhesive nature. It is used as thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent in food and pharmaceutical industries and Gums are widely used natural materials for conventional and novel dosage forms. The objective of present investigation was to search for a cheap and effective natural polymer that can be used …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Recent Trends in Production, Characterization, and Utilization of Fungal Chitosan
Abstract: Chitosan is the second most abundant biopolymer in nature after cellulose that can be extracted from marine sources, as well as from agricultural waste products such as mushrooms or other fungal sources following chitin deacetylation. The consistent production of these glycans by fungi is unaffected by seasonal changes, allowing for precise process control. This results in a more consistent quality of the final product. Currently, crustacean shells and other marine …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Green Nanotechnology: Principal Role of Green Nanoparticles in Environmental Remediation and Wastewater Treatment
Abstract: A recent development in nanotechnology is green nanotechnology. The major concerns of this technology are improving health status, ensuring sustainable energy, ensuring sustainable environmental and green economy, and reducing waste. This research is, therefore, concerned with the role of green nanotechnology and the potential role of green nanoparticles in environmental remediation and wastewater treatment. This technology is expected to effectively treat contaminated water, heavy metal-containing water, and polymer waste. Green …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Analyses of Polymer Nanocomposites Development in Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) are known for being an effective method to impart materials with exceptional properties that cannot be achieved by the individual components on their own. Utilizing the interfaces between the two phases of nanoscale compounds with high specific surface areas is advantageous for creating composites that incorporate nanofillers. The primary difficulty with nanocomposites lies in managing the interfacial interactions between the two phases. Polymer nanocomposites have gained significant …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–38 Read article
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Review of Biomedical Polymer Nanocomposites Progress
Abstract: Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) have a reputation for being an effective way to give materials exceptional qualities that are impossible to achieve with the individual components alone. When creating composites with nanofiller, it is advantageous to use the interfaces between the two phases of nanoscale compounds with large specific surface areas. The interfacial interactions between the two phases, however, present the nanocomposites with their principal difficult feature. Due to their intriguing …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–39 Read article
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Photon assisted Bio Nanopolymers for applications of drug delivery, diagnosis & would healing
Abstract: Biopolymers are valuable complex materials. They attract attentions of many scientists, engineers, and medical professionals’ for application research. The focus of this research is a base line assessment of valuable Nanosized biopolymers, Chitosan. As ordinary polymers, nano sized biopolymers are visualized as natural and synthetic polymers. Hence, systematic descriptions of nanosized biopolymers, the synthesis methods, characterization methods, and biomedical application will be presented. In this regard, the photon activated green …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Sequential Extraction of Pectin and Cellulose from Orange Peel Waste: A Sustainable Waste-to-Valorization Approach
Abstract: Agricultural waste is a huge and underutilized resource of useful biomaterials that are best for sustainable use. The goal of the present study was to develop an integrated waste valorization approach, in which orange peel waste is valorized in the form of cellulose and pectin and their potential is assessed in combination with green synthesis of nanoparticles. Orange peel powder was treated with acid-assisted extraction to obtain pectin, and the …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Magnetite-Pectin-Alginate Hybrid and Bionanocomposite
Abstract: It is a one pot synthesis of hybrid bionanocomposite comprising of inorganic magnetite with stabilizer biopolymer pectin and alginate in co-precipitation method using sodium hydroxide and ammonium hydroxide as precipitating agents. A lot of comparison and investigation has been done in particle size of nanocomposite by changing the stoichiometric ratio of both magnetite and biopolymer concentration and drying condition of composite. The nanocomposite has been characterized using infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–22 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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Nanomedical applications of Chitosan – A brief overview
Abstract: Chitin and chitosan are versatile biopolymers that can be subjected to several structural changes by altering them chemically and mechanically to develop desirable properties, functions and applications. Chitin and chitosan have remarkable potential for nanomedical applications because of their significant properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. These biopolymers have the ability to be easily processed in the form of gels, sponges, membranes, beads and scaffolds. This review deals with …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Bacterial Cellulose Produced by Komagataeibacter saccharivorans BC-C1under different culture conditions: A comparative analysis
Abstract: Bacterial cellulose is a significant biopolymer with various applications because of its remarkable properties, like improved crystallinity, better mechanical strength, a high water- holding capacity, and biocompatibility. The current study aims to investigate how static and agitation culture conditions influence the bacterial cellulose production by Komagataeibacter saccharivorans BC-C1. Under static culturing condition, thick cellulose sheets with a higher yield of 0.94 ± 0.19 g/L were obtained, whereas in agitation culture …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Chemical Engineering Aspects of Carrageenan Hydrogel–Silver Composite Systems: Synthesis, Structure, and Performance
Abstract: This review presents a green chemistry-driven strategy for the synthesis, design, and chemical engineering of carrageenan-based hydrogel matrices embedded with green-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for advanced biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Silver nanoparticles were fabricated through an environmentally benign route employing natural biopolymeric reducing and stabilizing agents, eliminating the need for hazardous chemical reagents and minimizing ecological impact. The synthesized AgNPs were subsequently incorporated into κ-carrageenan hydrogel networks under controlled physicochemical …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–27 Read article
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Chemical Engineering Aspects of Carrageenan Hydrogel–Silver Composite Systems: Synthesis, Structure, and Performance
Abstract: This review presents a green chemistry–driven strategy for the synthesis, design, and chemical engineering of carrageenan-based hydrogel matrices embedded with green-synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) for advanced biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Silver nanoparticles were fabricated through an environmentally benign route employing natural biopolymeric reducing and stabilizing agents, eliminating the need for hazardous chemical reagents and minimizing ecological impact. The synthesized AgNPs were subsequently incorporated into κ-carrageenan hydrogel networks under controlled physicochemical …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 7–28 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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Commercial Scale Quantification of Lignin
Abstract: Lignin, an aromatic biopolymer, in the terrestrial lignocellulosic biomass constitutes the single largest and sustainable source of biofuels and biochemicals. The recalcitrant nature of lignin is a hindrance to its chemical or biochemical conversion. Moreover, its insolubility in water too is a major challenge in its quantification which is a necessary step prior to and after its conversion. Though there are celebrated quantification methods like the classical Klason lignin method …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–25 Read article