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Chemistry, Physical
Ilesha Avasthi, Harry Lerner, Jonas Grings, Carla Graeber, David Schleheck, Helmut Coelfen
Summary: Mineral plastics are bio-inspired materials with exceptional properties, such as self-healing, stretchability in the hydrogel state, and high hardness, toughness, transparency, and non-flammability in the dry state. They can transform into hydrogel state by adding water, allowing easy reshape-ability and recycling. However, current mineral plastics are petrochemical-based and non-biodegradable. This study presents a new generation of bio-based and biodegradable mineral plastics, which have potential for environmentally friendly materials development.
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Engineering, Chemical
Chenxi Wang, Chen Gong, Yang Qin, Yao Hu, Aiquan Jiao, Zhengyu Jin, Chao Qiu, Jinpeng Wang
Summary: Biopolymer packaging films are biodegradable and environmentally-friendly, yet their poor mechanical and barrier properties limit their application. By transforming natural biopolymers into nanoparticles through different treatments, significant functional properties can be achieved for applications in food packaging.
JOURNAL OF FOOD ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lu Chen, Siheng Wang, Shanshan Wang, Chang Chen, Luhe Qi, Le Yu, Ziyang Lu, Jing Huang, Junqing Chen, Zhen Wang, Xiao-Wen Shi, Zhanqian Song, He Liu, Chaoji Chen
Summary: In this study, a biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainable cellulose/bentonite foam material was developed through ambient drying. This material demonstrates high mechanical strength, outstanding thermal stability, and low environmental impact. It has great potential in addressing the issues of white pollution and resource shortage.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guowen Zhou, Haishan Zhang, Zhiping Su, Xiaoqian Zhang, Haonan Zhou, Le Yu, Chaoji Chen, Xiaohui Wang
Summary: The research proposes a strategy to make cellulose thermoplastic by partially dissociating hydrogen bonds and reassembling cellulose chains through constructing a dynamic covalent network. The developed cellulosic bioplastic exhibits a moderate glass transition temperature of 240 degrees C, high tensile strength of 67 MPa, excellent moisture and solvent resistance, good recyclability, and biodegradability in nature.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pratiksha Joshi, Kanika Gupta, Piyush Uniyal, Arijit Jana, Ayan Banerjee, Navin Kumar, Debashish Ghosh, Manoj Srivastava, Anjan Ray, Om P. Khatri
Summary: A facile approach is presented for preparing lightweight structural scaffolds as an alternative to conventional plastic-based packaging materials. The starch-PVA aerogel exhibits low density, good compressive modulus, and excellent biodegradability, making it a potential alternative to conventional polymers.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahmood Alizadeh Sani, Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi, Milad Tavassoli, Keyhan Mohammadi, David Julian McClements
Summary: Interest is growing in the development of smart and active biodegradable packaging materials in the food industry to improve sustainability and environmental impact while maintaining product quality and safety. Active packaging materials contain components that enhance functionality, while smart packaging materials include sensing components that indicate changes in food attributes. The article reviews recent advances and applications of these materials in monitoring food freshness and safety, highlighting potential challenges and future directions.
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Engineering, Biomedical
Victoria Leiro, Ana Patricia Spencer, Natalia Magalhaes, Ana Paula Pego
Summary: This article introduces a novel, versatile, and fully biodegradable dendritic nanosystem that can efficiently load and release nucleic acids for gene therapy and other nanomedicine applications. These nanosystems exhibit excellent transfection efficiency and biosafety, offering new possibilities for the development of nanotechnology in theranostics.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Muzamil Hussain, Sami Ullah, Muhammad Rafi Raza, Naseem Abbas, Ahsan Ali
Summary: This review summarizes the current research status on Zn-based biodegradable materials, discusses the biological function of Zn in bone metabolism and new cell growth, and introduces methods to improve material performance by alloying elements and post-processing techniques.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaowei Fu, Liang Jiang, Yuechuan Wang, Yao Xiao, Bo Wu, Weibo Kong, Jingxin Lei
Summary: In this study, polyester-based solid-solid PCMNs with high latent heat and reprocessability were synthesized through ionic crosslinking, providing a new approach for the reprocessing and recycling of PCMNs. The dynamic ionic and hydrolysable ester bonds endowed PCMNs with both reprocessability and biodegradability, while maintaining good phase change ability and thermal stability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Nengyi Ni, Xinyu Zhang, Yanling Ma, Jia Yuan, Diqing Wang, Guiqi Ma, Jian Dong, Xiao Sun
Summary: Two-dimensional nanomaterials have great potential in cancer applications, but their potential long-term toxicity is a major obstacle. Biodegradable 2D nanomaterials with good in vivo metabolism and biological safety are an upcoming key breakthrough in cancer nanotheranostics research.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sandeep Paudel, Sumi Regmi, Srinivas Janaswamy
Summary: Plastics are commonly used in packaging due to their strong mechanical and barrier properties. However, their lack of biodegradability poses significant environmental threats. Cellulose, with its strong and stiff molecular structure, biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, and abundance, is a promising alternative. This study investigates the effect of plasticizers glycerol and sorbitol on the properties of cellulose films, revealing that the addition of plasticizers improves tensile strength and elongation at break. These findings contribute to the development of novel biodegradable packaging films based on cellulose and the reduction of plastic pollution.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Jie Zhou, Heng Gui, Callum C. Banfield, Yuan Wen, Huadong Zang, Michaela A. Dippold, Adam Charlton, Davey L. Jones
Summary: Research shows that adding polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) can enhance the growth and activity of soil microbial communities, leading to higher enzymatic activity in the microplastic environment. Compared to untreated soil, soil treated with PHAs exhibits increased microbial diversity and altered bacterial community structure.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muzamil Hussain, Shahzad Maqsood Khan, Kamel Al-Khaled, Mohamed Ayadi, Naseem Abbas, Wathek Chammam
Summary: Metal-based and polymer-based biodegradable materials have gained significant attention in orthopedic applications due to their good biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical properties that are closer to bone. It is important to control and predict the degradation behavior of these materials, as it affects their physical and mechanical properties. Various techniques such as material processing optimization, alloying, and surface modifications have been employed to optimize their properties.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amirah Azzouz, Maan Hayyan
Summary: Recently, deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have attracted attention as a greener alternative to conventional volatile organic compounds and even ionic liquids. However, the evaluation of their biodegradability and environmental impact is still limited. This work highlights the research efforts to date concerning DES biodegradability and emphasizes the importance of considering their biosafety and environmental impact for large-scale application in various industries.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Shukufe Amukarimi, Masoud Mozafari
Summary: In recent decades, there have been radical changes in the use of permanent biomaterials, with the widespread application of biodegradable magnesium-based materials in the medical field. However, these materials face challenges such as high corrosion rate and unexpected degradation in physiological environments. Various techniques, including designing magnesium alloys and modifying surface characteristics, are employed to control the degradation rate and behavior of magnesium-based biomaterials.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Qi Rao, Wenbin Guo, Xinhua Chen
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Wenbin Guo, Pengfei Cui, Xinhua Chen
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Meng Li, Wenbin Guo, Xinhua Chen
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2016)
Correction
Microbiology
Jianping Ouyang, Wenbin Guo, Bo Li, Li Gu, Huijun Zhang, Xinhua Chen
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Microbiology
Wengen Zhou, Wenbin Guo, Hongbo Zhou, Xinhua Chen
MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2016)
Article
Microbiology
Wenbin Guo, Huijun Zhang, Wengen Zhou, Yuguang Wang, Hongbo Zhou, Xinhua Chen
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Microbiology
Cong Zhang, Wenbin Guo, Yuguang Wang, Xinhua Chen
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pengfei Cui, Wenbin Guo, Xinhua Chen
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yaping Wu, Wenbin Guo, Jianbo Zhao, Lianshuai Ding, Xinhua Chen
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Genetics & Heredity
Cong Zhang, Wenbin Guo, Yuguang Wang, Xinhua Chen
Article
Microbiology
Wenbin Guo, Wengen Zhou, Hongbo Zhou, Xinhua Chen
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lianshuai Ding, Wenbin Guo, Xinhua Chen
APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Biology
Wenbin Guo, Jingjing Duan, Zhengguang Shi, Xue Yu, Zongze Shao
Summary: This study reports the PET biodegradation process and molecular mechanism by the PET esterase from the marine bacterium Rhodococcus pyridinivorans P23. The conditions under which the PET esterase hydrolyzes PET into TPA are identified, as well as the microbial groups possessing PET esterase and the TPA degradation pathway. This study contributes to the understanding of bioremediation of marine PET pollution.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yuguang Wang, Xinhua Chen, Wenbin Guo, Hongbo Zhou
FEMS MICROBIOLOGY LETTERS
(2018)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lianshuai Ding, Song Zhang, Wenbin Guo, Xinhua Chen
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
