Novel Approaches for Encapsulation of Plant Probiotic Bacteria with Sustainable Polymer Gums: Application in the Management of Pests and Diseases by Roohallah Saberi Riseh, Elahe Tamanadar, Mojde Moradi Pour, Vijay Kumar Thakur

“…The unique attributes, biodegradability, biocompatibility, perfect accessibility, and low production costs led to the use of natural gums in a different section of our lives. …”
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Current Uses of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) in the Dental Field: A Comprehensive Review by Maria Justina Roxana Virlan, Daniela Miricescu, Alexandra Totan, Maria Greabu, Cristiana Tanase, Cristina M. Sabliov, Constantin Caruntu, Bogdan Calenic

“…Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) or PLGA is a biodegradable polymer used in a wide range of medical applications. …”
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Analysis of Drilling of Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites Using Multifaceted Drill Bit by T. V. Rajamurugan, C. Rajaganapathy, S. P. Jani, Claris Snigdha Gurram, Haiter Lenin Allasi, Samson Zerihun Damtew

“…Composite materials are continuously replacing the conventional materials and alloys owing to their weight reduction. Biodegradable fiber-reinforced composite materials are one of the prime attractions to the researcher due to their easy availability and low cost. …”
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Banana plant waste composting through microbial inoculation and its performance in spinach by Likhesh Kumar Verma, Kishan Kumar Raj, Dippal, Safina Ismail, Tapas Chowdhury, Ravindra Soni

“…Further the assessments of physicochemical properties of biodegraded compost were analyzed. A polybag experiment was also carried out to study the effect of biodegraded waste on the growth performance of spinach (Spinacia oleracae) using completely randomized design (CRD). …”
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Investigation of Epoxidized Palm Oils as Green Processing Aids and Activators in Rubber Composites by DongJu Lee, Sung Ho Song

“…Epoxidized palm oil (EPO) is environmentally friendly, biodegradable, and a relatively less costly processing aid. …”
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Biocompatible and Electroconductive Nanocomposite Scaffolds with Improved Piezoelectric Response for Bone Tissue Engineering by Sana Por Hajrezaei, Masoumeh Haghbin Nazarpak, Shahriar Hojjati Emami, Elham Shahryari

“…However, low biocompatibility and lack of biodegradability of piezoelectric and conductive polymers limits their clinical translation. …”
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Polymers for Cardiovascular Stent Coatings by Anne Strohbach, Raila Busch

“…Apart from permanent polymers, current research is focussing on biodegradable polymers. Since they degrade once their function is fulfilled, their use might contribute to the reduction of adverse events like in-stent restenosis, late stent-thrombosis, and hypersensitivity reactions. …”
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Current Status of Alginate in Drug Delivery by Dewi Melani Hariyadi, Nazrul Islam

“…The use of alginate can provide several advantages including ease of preparation, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and nontoxicity. It can be applied to various routes of drug administration including targeted or localized drug-delivery systems. …”
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Recent Advances on Electroconductive Hydrogels Used in Heart Repair and Regeneration by Xu Yan, Huan Sun, Ping Yang

“…Electroconductive hydrogels (EHs) are prepared from synthetic or natural biodegradable polymers and conductive components that could partially restore the myocardial/ventricular electromechanical coupling and synchronized heartbeats. …”
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Processing and Properties of MDF Fibre-Reinforced Biopolyesters with Chain Extender Additives by Armin Thumm, Damien Even, Pierre-Yves Gini, Mathias Sorieul

“…This study explores, for the first time, the potential of using medium density fibreboard (MDF) fibres to reinforce four biobased and biodegradable polyester matrices to create a fully “green composite.” …”
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Sources of Lipopeptides and Their Applications in Food and Human Health: A Review by Shuyi Chen, Sumin Chen, Xin Yu, Caijing Wan, Ying Wang, Lianxin Peng, Qiang Li

“…Lipopeptides (LPs) are widely sourced surface-active natural products with a wide range of functions and low toxicity, high potency, and good biodegradability. In this paper, we summarize, for the first time, the plant, animal, microbial, and synthetic sources of LPs. …”
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Revolutionizing Patient Care: A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances in Flexible Printed Heaters for Wearable Medical Applications by Hundessa Daba Nemomssa, Frederick Bossuyt, Bjorn Vandecasteele, Herbert De Pauw, Netsanet Workneh Gidi, Pieter Bauwens

“…Wearable heaters with high thermal stability, heat uniformity, safety, flexibility, comfort, biocompatibility, biodegradability, recyclability, and power efficiency are desirable for standalone medical thermotherapy applications. …”
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Sustainable Battery Biomaterials by Frank N. Crespilho, Carlos M. Costa, Senentxu Lanceros‐Méndez

“…These innovations present viable alternatives to traditional, non‐biodegradable battery components while opening new frontiers in 3D printing, bio‐based thick electrodes, and solid‐state electrolytes. …”
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KARAKTERISASI PENAMBAHAN KITOSAN DAN HAP PADA PLA TERHADAP SIFAT MEKANIK KOMPOSIT by Dina Novera Serfandi, Putu Hadi Setyarini, Purnami Purnami, Sulistyono Sulistyono

“…PLA (poly lactid acid) is a biodegradable polyester that can be applied to tissue engineering because it is biocompatible and non-toxic. …”
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The Beneficial Role of Polysaccharide Hydrocolloids in Meat Products: A Review by Hanxiao Bao, Yuxi Wang, Yue Huang, Yuhao Zhang, Hongjie Dai

“…Polysaccharide hydrocolloids have garnered increasing attention from consumers, experts, and food processing industries due to their advantages of abundant resources, favorable thickening properties, emulsification stability, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and high acceptance as food additives. …”
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An Experimental Study of Photocatalytic Degradation of Congo Red Using Polymer Nanocomposite Films by Mashael Nasser Alshabanat, Murefah M. AL-Anazy

“…Eco-friendly polymer nanocomposite films were synthesized using biodegradable polymers of chitosan and polyvinyl alcohol as polymeric matrices and carbon black nanoparticles as the reinforcement. …”
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Advancements in Electrochemical Sensing Technology for Heavy Metal Ions Detection by Yu Tian, Jinli Liu, Jiali Qiao, Fuguo Ge, Yukun Yang, Qi Zhang

“…Most heavy metal ions are carcinogenic and non-biodegradable, posing threats to ecological balance and human health in trace amount. …”
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Natural Fibre-Reinforced Biofoams by Anne Bergeret, Jean Charles Benezet

“…Starches and polylactic acids (PLAs) represent the main biobased and biodegradable polymers with potential industrial availability in the next decades for “bio” foams applications. …”
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Exploring Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) for Enhanced Essential Oil Extraction: Current Insights and Applications by Luis Acosta-Vega, Alejandro Cifuentes, Elena Ibáñez, Paula Galeano Garcia

“…Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) have emerged as promising alternatives, offering advantages such as higher efficiency, cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and tunable properties. This review explores the application of NADES in enhancing EO extraction, focusing on current methodologies, key insights, and practical applications. …”
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Additive Manufacturing: A Novel Method for Developing an Acoustic Panel Made of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites with Enhanced Mechanical and Acoustical Properties by Vignesh Sekar, Mohammad Hosseini Fouladi, Satesh Narayana Namasivayam, Sivakumar Sivanesan

“…This approach will help to replace synthetic-based acoustic absorbers with biodegradable composite panels in acoustic applications. …”
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