Reinforcement of Nanocellulose as Green Agent in the Electronic Applications Associated with the Composites of Polymer Matrix by Manjunathan Alagarsamy, S. R. Barkunan, N. Jayapal, A. Murugan, P. Muralikrishnan, Perumalla Janaki Ramulu

“…Due to their profusion, high durability, and rigidity, lesser weight and biodegradable nature nanocellulose (NC) is observed as the challenging tasks for the aspirants in making of the green composites. …”
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Production and Testing of Bamboo Composite for Door of a Three-Wheeled Vehicle by Mulugeta Denanto, Ramesh Babu Nallamothu, Deresse Firew, Idiris Ilmi

“…Natural fiber reinforced composite material has recently attracted interest due to its low density, low cost, acceptable specific characteristics, ease of separation, improved energy recovery, CO2 neutrality, biodegradability, and renewable nature. The goal of this paper is to design and construct a three-wheeled Bajaj door panel using composite materials reinforced with bamboo fiber. …”
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Strategies to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from the Solid Waste Management Sector: A Case Study of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka by Sobana Kayanan, B. F. A. Basnayake, R. T. K. Ariyawansha

“…There will be a 57% decrease in open dumping-related GHG emissions by 2040 if composting is made mandatory for biodegradable waste, even though it produces emissions. …”
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Sewage sludge composting in a rotary drum reactor: stability and kinetic analysis by Ashish Kumar Nayak, Ajay S. Kalamdhad

“…Results Higher reductions in CO2 evolution and oxygen uptake rate (OUR) observed in C/N 30 showed the stability, resulting in the total biodegradable ingredients to be stabilized. Similarly, higher percentage reduction in carbon-nitrogen ratio was observed in C/N 30 followed by C/N 20, C/N 25, C/N 15 and control experiments, respectively, indicates maximum degradation was achieved; as it corroborate higher temperature regime occurred in C/N 30. …”
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An Experimental Study on the Ecological Support Model of Dentate Row Piles by Yousheng Deng, Zhihe Cheng, Mengzhen Cai, Yani Sun, Chengpu Peng

“…Bamboo is highly renewable and biodegradable with good short-term strength, which meets the requirement for temporal support structures in shallow foundation pits. …”
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Biorefinery—inspired, two-step valorization strategy to manage plant-based recalcitrant organic waste, involving solvent extraction, and fermentation with Bacillus clausii—a proof... by Sreejith Meppoyilam, Ajith Madhavan, Chinchu Bose, Jayasree Pooja, Swetha Suresh, Bipin G. Nair, Sanjay Pal

“…This novel two-step valorization workflow involves the extraction of small molecules using organic solvents, and fermentation of resulting denatured residues (increased biodegradability or decreased recalcitrance) of reduced microbial load. …”
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ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF EDIBLE FILM ENRICHED WITH FINGERED CITRON WATER EXTRACT AND PROBIOTIC by HILAL TASBASI, MELTEM ASAN-OZUSAGLAM

“…Food consumption is vital, so edible and biodegradable materials are being developed against environmental factors. …”
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Perceived Effectiveness and Sustainability of Face Masks Among German Citizens During the 2nd Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study by Maren Theresa Christin Fendt, Walter Leal Filho, Jelena Barbir, Juliane Boenecke

“…Since non-reusable masks are often not correctly disposed of and are not biodegradable, their increasing use harms the environment. …”
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Novel plant extract-chitosan nanocomposite (SCE/ChNPs) biosensor for trace level arsenic sensing in water samples using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring by Miad Ali Siddiq

“…The synergistic combination of plant extract and biodegradable nanoparticles presents a sustainable solution for heavy metal sensing. …”
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Progress in devulcanization of waste tire rubber: Upcycling towards a circular economy by Zaheer ul Haq, Teng Ren, Xinyan Yue, Krzysztof Formela, Denis Rodrigue, Xavier Colom Fajula, Tony McNally, Dong Dawei, Yong Zhang, Shifeng Wang

“…As a complex composite material, tire rubber has always presented significant environmental and waste management concerns due to its non-biodegradability and accumulation in landfills. The devulcanization of tire rubber has emerged as a historical challenge in the field of sustainable rubber engineering since Goodyear invented cross-linking in 1839. …”
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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…To address these issues, innovative PU surface modification methods are being developed, including laser texturing, nanoparticle deposition with antibacterial properties, ion implantation, cold metal spraying, the integration of biodegradable and biocompatible components, and plasma modifications. …”
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Seaweed: a sustainable solution for greening drug manufacturing in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare by Leonel Pereira, João Cotas

“…Seaweed’s role in developing green technologies, such as seaweed-based excipients, biodegradable packaging materials, and as a source of sustainable energy for drug manufacturing processes, is highlighted. …”
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Azo Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution by Powder Graphite: Investigation of Parameter Effects and Optimization by Box-Behnken Design by Sertel Görücü, Sevil Veli, Mesut Sezer, Çisil Gülümser

“…Industrial wastewaters containing dyes comprise organics that are difficult to biodegrade and when they are discharged to receiving bodies, they cause serious impacts on environment. …”
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Mitigación mediante bacterias, hongos y organismos superiores de los impactos ambientales ocasionados por microplásticos en ecosistemas acuáticos by Bess Alicia Newrick, Amanda Laca Pérez, Adriana Laca Pérez

“…Recientemente, la biorremediación ha sido propuesta como una interesante alternativa para luchar contra la creciente problemática derivada de la contaminación plástica; por ello, el objetivo de la presente revisión bibliográfica es analizar las posibles vías de eliminación de los MPs de origen fósil y no biodegradables en entornos acuáticos, mediante bacterias, hongos y organismos superiores, recopilando los últimos avances en este campo.…”
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Development of cobalt-doped alumina hybrids for adsorption of textile effluents by Kousar Parveen, Uzaira Rafique

“…The discharge volume and composition of textile effluents gain scientific concern due to hazardous and biotoxic nature of azo dyes. Azo dyes are non-biodegradable due to its complex molecular structure and recalcitrant nature. …”
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Nanoparticles in Soil Reclamation: A Review of Their Role in Reducing Soil Compaction by Hasan Alkhaza’leh, Michel Rahbeh, Imad Hamadneh, Habes AL-Mashakbeh, Zohuir Albalawna

“…However, questions about their long-term biodegradability, ecological toxicity, and health effects require further investigation. …”
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Impact of Innovation on Consumers Liking and Willingness to Pay for Traditional Sausages by Żakowska-Biemans Sylwia, Sajdakowska Marta, Issanchou Sylvie

“…Innovation related to extrinsic attributes like packaging i.e. biodegradable packaging seem to be the most welcome regardless experimental conditions while innovations improving healthiness of traditional sausages but violating their sensory properties i.e. lower salt level tend to be disapproved. …”
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Removal Characteristics of Organic Pollutants from Eutrophic Raw Water by Biological Pretreatment Reactors by Guangcan Zhu, Zhonglian Yang, Xiwu Lu

“…The CSBR was more effective and stable for eutrophic water treatment than OSBR, in terms of extracellular microcystin-LR, chlorophyll-a, DOC, and biodegradable dissolved organic carbon (BDOC) removal. …”
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An Experimental Study of the Properties of Bamboo Particle Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Biocomposites by Stephen Durowaye, Amos Abayomi, Charles Ochulor, Comfort Akindutire, Victor Okafor

“… Production of biodegradable polymer matrix biocomposites that are cost effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly with desirable properties using particles as discontinuous phase (filler) is a welcome development. …”
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Improving quality of strawberry by novel essential oil nanoemulsions of Echinophora platyloba combined with Aloe vera gel and gum arabic by Iman Kebriti, Mousa Solgi, Mohammad Velashjerdi

“…These coatings are recommended due to their eco-friendly, biodegradable nature and cost-effectiveness, making them a promising solution for enhancing the shelf life and quality of strawberries.…”
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