A Comprehensive Review on the Creation, Description, and Utilization of Surfactants Containing Multiple Hydroxyl Groups by Rakhi Das, Nitesh Mallik, Achyut Adhikari, Ajaya Bhattarai

“…The stereoselective synthesis of biobased nonionic sugar surfactants (polyhydroxy surfactants), which are thought to be safer, more affordable, plentiful, biodegradable, biocompatible, and possess mildness and performance in formulation, is becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the potential negative effects of conventional surfactants on the environment and human health. …”
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A Review of Biomass Energy: Comparison of Utilization Methods and Future Prospects by Zhang Kai

“…Biomass refers to the biodegradable portion of products and residues from agriculture, forestry, and related industries, including municipal and industrial waste. …”
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Jute fabric in the development of a smart thermochromic textile by Ana Paula Hiller, André Luiz Marquardt, Andrea Cristiane Krause Bierhalz, Fernanda Steffens

“…In this context, the use of natural fibers from plants provides very attractive properties, such as biodegradability, UV protection, acoustic insulation, among others. …”
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Effects of Porosity on the Static Compression of Foam Buffer Materials of Plant Fiber and Their Numerical Model by Chongqian Huang, Xueke Zhang, Zhengqi Liu

“…In recent years, researchers have investigated plant fiber foam buffer package materials for their environmental advantages, which include their ability to completely biodegrade and their rich raw materials. The porosity of buffer materials is an important factor that affects a plant’s static compression property. …”
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Plastic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): Impact on the Environment and Public Health—A Systematic Review by Danladi Chiroma Husaini, Rodeli Kaylin Mendez, Michael Arzu, Lydia Harris-Thurton

“…The review further indicated that countries in LAC are working assiduously to address the issues associated with plastic pollution. The use of biodegradable plastics, cleanup campaigns, and policies/programs to reduce or ban plastics are some current efforts in many LAC countries. …”
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Poly(Lactic Acid) Filled with Cassava Starch-g-Soybean Oil Maleate by Nopparut Kiangkitiwan, Kawee Srikulkit

“…Poly(lactic acid), PLA, is a biodegradable polymer, but its applications are limited by its high cost and relatively poorer properties when compared to petroleum-based plastics. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Novel magnetic organic–inorganic hybrids based on aromatic polyamides and ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles with biological activity by Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Mostafa Ghafori Gorab, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Mohammad mahdavi, Ali Reza Akbarzadeh, Ali Maleki, Hossein Ghafuri

“…Abstract Magnetic nanoparticles were creatively selected as stable, inexpensive, biodegradable, facile recoverable, and functionalizable supports for a variety of synthetic and natural polymers. …”
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A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Applications by Layth Mohammed, M. N. M. Ansari, Grace Pua, Mohammad Jawaid, M. Saiful Islam

“…Impacts of chemical treatment on the water absorption, tribology, viscoelastic behavior, relaxation behavior, energy absorption flames retardancy, and biodegradability properties of NFPCs were also highlighted. …”
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Ultramodern natural and synthetic polymer hydrogel scaffolds for articular cartilage repair and regeneration by Chun-Sheng Li, Yan Xu, Juan Li, Shu-Hao Qin, Shao-Wen Huang, Xue-Mei Chen, Yi Luo, Cheng-Tao Gao, Jian-Hui Xiao

“…For example, natural and synthetic polymer hydrogel scaffolds can effectively mimic the microenvironment of the natural extracellular matrix; exhibit high cytocompatibility, biocompatibility, and biodegradability; and have attracted increasing attention in bone and cartilage tissue engineering and regeneration medicine. …”
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Preparation of Ca-Mg Double-Doped Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles and Their Drug-Loading and Drug-Releasing Properties by Qian Zhang, Jiamin Huang, Chao Liu, Ruihua Chen, Tao Jiang, Yusufu Hailili, Telieke Bahetibieke, Xiaohui Tang, Mei Wang

“…Therefore, developing low-toxicity MSNs with good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and rapid release at the tumor site is a key scientific issue to be addressed. …”
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Efficient chemical recycling of poly(L-lactic acid) via either alcoholysis to alkyl lactate or thermal depolymerization to L-lactide promoted by Zn(II) catalysts by Maria Gentile, Licia Gaeta, Stefano Brenna, Claudio Pellecchia

“…Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), a commercially fully bio-based and biodegradable polymer, stands out as a sustainable alternative to commodity plastics. …”
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Prediction of Mg Alloy Corrosion Based on Machine Learning Models by Zhenxin Lu, Shujing Si, Keying He, Yang Ren, Shuo Li, Shuman Zhang, Yi Fu, Qi Jia, Heng Bo Jiang, Haiying Song, Mailing Hao

“…Magnesium alloy is a potential biodegradable metallic material characterized by bone-like elastic modulus, which has great application prospects in medical, automotive, and aerospace industries owing to its bone-like elastic modulus, biocompatibility, and lightweight properties. …”
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Enhanced Antibacterial Activity of Hydrophobic Modified Lysozyme Against Gram-Negative Bacteria Without Accumulated Resistance by Zhenhui Li, Song Lin, Mei Zhu, Xiaoman Liu, Xin Huang

“…Macromolecule bactericides present challenges such as low biocompatibility and not being biodegradable, so broad-spectrum bactericides without accumulated bacteria resistance are now in urgent demand all over the world. …”
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Guar Gum as an Edible Coating for Enhancing Shelf-Life and Improving Postharvest Quality of Roma Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) by X. Ruelas-Chacon, J. C. Contreras-Esquivel, J. Montañez, A. F. Aguilera-Carbo, M. L. Reyes-Vega, R. D. Peralta-Rodriguez, G. Sanchéz-Brambila

“…There exists an increasing interest from consumers and scientific community in developing edible-natural-biodegradable coatings to replace commercial wax-based coatings for maintaining postharvest quality of vegetables. …”
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Significance, pharmacological properties, and industrial applications of bael (Aegle marmelos): A review of current knowledge by Farina Mujeeb, Ahamad Faiz Khan, Vinay Kumar Pandey, Ashapurna Sinha, Mukul Machhindra Barwant, Sarvesh Rustagi, Béla Kovács, Ayaz Mukarram Shaikh

“…To support green energy practices, plant byproducts have also been investigated for reclamation and biodegradable resources. Bael's integration into several businesses demonstrates the fruit's significant economic impact and highlights its significance in maintaining good health and leading a sustainable lifestyle. …”
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Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels Based on Polyglycerol Crosslinked with Citric and Fatty Acids by Leidy C. Solano-Delgado, César A. Bravo-Sanabria, Carolina Ardila-Suárez, Gustavo E. Ramírez-Caballero

“…Polyglycerol-based hydrogels from biodegradable raw materials were synthesized by crosslinking reactions of polyglycerol with citric and fatty acids. …”
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New trends of additive manufacturing using materials based-on natural fibers and minerals : A systematic review by Joao Ribeiro, Manuel Rodríguez-Martín, Joaquín Barreiro, Ana Fernández-Abia, Roberto García-Martín, Joao Rocha, Susana Martínez-Pellitero

“…Since their use reduces the need for other synthetic polymers derived from petroleum and other non-natural fibers that generate a high environmental impact, this type of material is a sustainable, environmentally friendly, biodegradable solution that can be integrated into the value chain of certain industries and, finally, favors the circular economy. …”
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Caracterización fisicoquímica y extracción secuencial de metales y elementos trazas en suelos de la región Actopan-Ixmiquilpan del distrito de riego 03, Valle de Mezquital, Hidalgo... by F. Prieto-García, C. A. Lucho Constantino, H. Poggi Valardo, M. Alvarez Suárez, E. Barrado Esteban

“…En este trabajo se realiza el estudio de caracterización fisicoquímica y de extracciones secuenciales selectivas de metales trazas, tóxicos y no biodegradables y el metaloide arsénico, en suelos de la zona Actopan-Ixmiquilpan. …”
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Structure dependent optical and conductive properties of HPMC:CoCl2 composites: A functional data analysis study by Gowtham G K, Thejas G. Urs

“…The aim is to develop biodegradable yet conductive polymer composites by meticulously examining the effects of incorporating a metal salt like cobalt chloride. …”
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Potential of Black Phosphorus in Immune-Based Therapeutic Strategies by Wenjuan Dong, Hu Wang, Hailin Liu, Chunqiao Zhou, Xuelin Zhang, Song Wang, Lin He

“…With its anisotropy, band gap, biodegradability, and biocompatibility properties, BP is considered promising for cancer therapy. …”
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