Development of a new sustainable packaging paper based on cellulose filaments and refined kraft pulp by Lahbib Abenghal, Julien Bley, Balazs Tolnai, Guy Njamen, Bruno Chabot

“…The traditional use of single-use plastics in the packaging sector is limited by pollution, non-recyclability, and non-biodegradability. Replacing it with recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable materials such as cellulose has become vital. …”
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Chitosan Superabsorbent Biopolymers in Sanitary and Hygiene Applications by Peenal Arvind Mistry, Meera Nambidas Konar, Srinivasan Latha, Utkarsh Chadha, Preetam Bhardwaj, Tolera Kuma Eticha

“…Moreover, it is also easily available, biodegradable, and non-toxic. This review mainly focuses on CS’s properties and several approaches to synthesizing natural polymer-based superabsorbent products, such as sanitary pads and diapers. …”
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Characterization of Chitosan Films for Tissue Engineering Applications by A. Ghanem, M. Katalinich

“…Chitosan (β-(l,4)-2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose) is a naturally occurring, abundant biopolymer with desirable biomedical material properties of biodegradability, low toxicity, and good biocompatibility. …”
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Histology Assessment of Chitosan–Polyvinyl Alcohol Scaffolds Incorporated with CaO Nanoparticles by Carlos David Grande-Tovar, Jorge Ivan Castro Castro, Lemy Vanessa Barba-Rosado, Paula A. Zapata, Daniel Insuasty, Carlos-Humberto Valencia-Llano

“…Natural biopolymers like chitosan (CS) are biocompatible and biodegradable, supporting cell interactions, but lack mechanical strength. …”
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Encapsulation of Hydrogen Peroxide in PVA/PVP Hydrogels for Medical Applications by Natalie Mounayer, Sivan Shoshani, Elena Afrimzon, Taly Iline-Vul, Moris Topaz, Ehud Banin, Shlomo Margel

“…Researchers have been investigating the physical and morphological properties of biodegradable polymer and copolymer films, blending them with other chemicals to solve challenges in medical, industrial, and eco-environmental fields. …”
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Comparative study of packaging materials developed from fish and legume protein concentrates by Evmorfia Athanasopoulou, Angeliki Katsiroumpa, Chrysavgi Gardeli, Theofania Tsironi

“…All produced films biodegraded in <20 days during burial test in soil with high relative humidity (80 %). …”
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Production of Pectin-Cellulose Biofilms: A New Approach for Citrus Waste Recycling by Veronika Bátori, Mostafa Jabbari, Dan Åkesson, Patrik R. Lennartsson, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Akram Zamani

“…This paper introduces a novel environmentally safe approach that utilizes citrus waste polymers as a biobased and biodegradable film, for example, for food packaging. …”
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A review on the operational parameters and degradation kinetics used in anaerobic co-digestion of tannery residues by Shilpy Rani Basak, Samin Azhan Chowdhury, Rafiuzzaman Khan, Ahmad Hasan Nury, Md. Jahir Bin Alam, Md. Imran Kabir

“…As these residues are more persistent compared to the biodegradable ones, their conversion to a simpler and safer form is highly required. …”
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Synthesis and Properties of Bionanocomposites of Polyhydroxybutyrate-Polylactic Acid Doped with Copper and Silver Nanoparticles by Galo Cárdenas-Triviño, Nelson Linares-Bermúdez, Mario Núñez-Decap

“…Global pollution has caused a real interest on the use of biodegradable materials to the sustainable development. …”
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Effects of seasonal variations of the physio-chemical properties of municipal solid waste on effective materials and resources recovery by Agwe, Tobby Michael, Twesigye-omwe, Moses N., Ukundimana, Zubeda, Rotimi, Davies, Gupta, Sneha

“…Based on these findings, it is recommended among others that the masses be sensitized on how to generate biogas from the biodegradable fraction of this MSW.…”
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Narrative Review and Guide: State of the Art and Emerging Opportunities of Bioprinting in Tissue Regeneration and Medical Instrumentation by Jaroslava Halper

“…A great selection of biomaterials and bioinks is available, including natural, synthetic, and mixed options; they are biocompatible and non-toxic. Many bioinks are biodegradable and they accommodate cells so upon implantation, they integrate within the new environment. …”
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Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather by Rashedul Islam, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Md. Elias Uddin

“…The versatility of these eco-friendly and biodegradable composite films extends to its possible applications in packaging and interior design. …”
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A comprehensive review of microplastic pollution in freshwater and marine environments by Irene Monica Jaikumar, Majesh Tomson, Arun Meyyazhagan, Balasubramanian Balamuralikrishnan, Rathinasamy Baskaran, Manikantan Pappuswamy, Hesam Kamyab, Elham Khalili, Mohammad Farajnezhad

“…Curbing them has to start with a ban of all forms of primary microplastics, and single use plastics with preference being given to biodegradable alternatives. India in particular banned single use plastics in 2022, which put an end to several commonly used plastic items being replaced with biodegradables. …”
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Effects of seasonal variations of the physio-chemical properties of municipal solid waste on effective materials and resources recovery by Tobby Michael Agwe, Moses N. Twesigye-omwe, Zubeda Ukundimana, Davies Rotimi, Sneha Gupta

“…Based on these findings, it is recommended among others that the masses be sensitized on how to generate biogas from the biodegradable fraction of this MSW.…”
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Enhanced effects of slowly co-released TGF-β3 and BMP-2 from biomimetic calcium phosphate-coated silk fibroin scaffolds in the repair of osteochondral defects by Jiping Chen, Yanyi Wang, Tianyi Tang, Baochao Li, Banani Kundu, Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis, Xingnan Lin, Huang Li

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Influence of Adding Conductive Materials and Integrating Bio Electrochemical Systems on the Efficiency of Anaerobic Digestion by Alberto Mur-Gorgas, Antonio V. García-Triviño, Raúl Mateos, Adrián Escapa, Antonio Morán

“…The research consists of two phases: biodegradability tests using 3D-printed polylactic acid-based conductive fillers (PLA/Carbon Black and PLA/Graphene) and semi-continuous assays integrating an external BES into the AD process. …”
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Determination of Biological Treatability Processes of Textile Wastewater and Implementation of a Fuzzy Logic Model by Harun Akif Kabuk, Yasar Avsar, S. Levent Kuzu, Fatih Ilhan, Kubra Ulucan

“…Due to the refractory organic contents of textile wastewater that has a low biodegradability capacity, ozonation was implemented as an advanced oxidation process prior to the MBR system to increase the biodegradability of the wastewater. …”
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Virus-Mimicking Polymer Nanocomplexes Co-Assembling HCV E1E2 and Core Proteins with TLR 7/8 Agonist—Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vivo Activity by Thomas R. Fuerst, Alexander Marin, Sarah Jeong, Liudmila Kulakova, Raman Hlushko, Katrina Gorga, Eric A. Toth, Nevil J. Singh, Alexander K. Andrianov

“…With this objective, the two antigens were non-covalently assembled with an immunostimulant (TLR 7/8 agonist) into virus-mimicking polymer nanocomplexes (VMPNs) using a biodegradable synthetic polyphosphazene delivery vehicle. …”
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Introduced substrates trigger colonization by reef-associated fish in a degraded coastal system. by Maryann S Watson, Jon Dickson, Oscar Franken, Laura L Govers, Tjisse van der Heide, Sterre Witte, Britas Klemens Eriksson

“…We experimentally introduced hard substrates that were either historically common in a soft sediment-dominated ecosystem, or are mimicking these substrates with biodegradable material, and monitored the substrates for mobile species use (fish and invertebrates). …”
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Emerging Nanofibrous Polycaprolactone Vascular Grafts in Small and Large Animal Models: in vivo and in vitro Analyses by Farnaz Sadat Fattahi

“…PCL polymer has been the most sought-after biodegradable polymer for use as a vascular tissue engineering material.…”
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