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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Unleashing the Potential of Portuguese Agroforestry Biomass: Extraction, Characterization, and Valorization of Biomolecules
ClearSystematic Identification of Bioactive Compositions in Leaves of Morus Cultivars Using UHPLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS and Comprehensive Screening of High-Quality Resources
Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry was used to systematically identify bioactive compounds in leaves from multiple Morus (mulberry) cultivars, revealing diverse phenolic acids, flavonoids, and alkaloids with metabolic health benefits. The study establishes a comprehensive chemical fingerprint for mulberry leaves and identifies high-quality cultivars for development as dietary supplements.
Perspective on the Therapeutic Applications of Algal Polysaccharides
Researchers reviewed the extraction, structural properties, and therapeutic bioactivities of algal polysaccharides — complex carbohydrates from marine and freshwater algae — summarizing evidence for their anticancer, antiviral, antidiabetic, and immunomodulatory effects and identifying knowledge gaps needed to develop them as pharmaceuticals.
A Perusal of Phenolics Within Polar Peel Fractions of Malus domestica var Maharaji via Hyphenated Techniques Cum Anti-microbial with REMA and Tyrosinase Inhibitory Potential thereof
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper characterizes phenolic compounds in apple peel extracts and evaluates their antibacterial and tyrosinase-inhibitory activities for potential pharmaceutical applications.
Applications of Natural Polymers in the Grapevine Industry: Plant Protection and Value-Added Utilization of Waste
This review examined the dual role of natural polymers in grapevine cultivation, covering their use as biodegradable crop protection agents and their potential for valorizing viticultural waste into high-value bioproducts. Natural polymers were presented as sustainable alternatives to synthetic plastic-based agricultural inputs.
The Production of High-Added-Value Bioproducts from Non-Conventional Biomasses: An Overview
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it is a broad review of biomass valorisation from food-processing residues for producing bioproducts, focused on circular economy applications in the food and materials sectors.
Potential Use of Essential Oils and Their Individual Components in Cosmeceuticals: A Review
This review examines the applications of essential oils and their individual components as active ingredients and preservatives in cosmeceutical products, surveying their anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. The authors discuss the growing consumer and regulatory demand for natural ingredients, while noting challenges related to standardization, stability, and formulation of essential oil-based cosmetics.
Exploring the Mangrove Fruit: From the Phytochemicals to Functional Food Development and the Current Progress in the Middle East
This review explores the phytochemical composition and functional food potential of edible mangrove fruits, highlighting their nutritional value and ethnomedicinal properties as emerging food candidates to address growing global food demand.
Insight on Incorporation of Essential Oils as Antimicrobial Substances in Biopolymer-Based Active Packaging
The study reviews the development of biopolymer-based active packaging systems that incorporate essential oils as antimicrobial agents for food preservation. Researchers discuss how these technologies can extend shelf life, reduce food waste, and improve food safety, while noting challenges around scalability and regulatory considerations.
Exploring the Prospects of Fermenting/Co-Fermenting Marine Biomass for Enhanced Bioethanol Production
This review explored the potential for fermenting and co-fermenting marine macroalgal biomass for enhanced bioethanol production, evaluating the polysaccharide composition of different macroalgal species and fermentation strategies suited to their unique carbohydrate profiles.
Exploring Agricultural and Industrial Fruit-Based Waste/By-products for Eco-friendly Multifunctional Bio-based Food Packaging and Coating Materials
Researchers reviewed how agricultural and industrial fruit waste — including peels, seeds, and pomace — can be converted into multifunctional bio-based food packaging materials with demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and shelf-life-extending properties, while identifying scalability and regulatory alignment as key barriers to widespread adoption.
Bioactive Compounds and Their Derivatives: An Insight into Prospective Phytotherapeutic Approach against Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers reviewed natural bioactive compounds from plant sources for their potential neuroprotective effects related to Alzheimer's disease. The study highlights how these compounds may modulate molecular mechanisms involved in disease development, while noting challenges such as limited bioavailability and blood-brain barrier permeability.
Analysis and assessment of potential risks in the production of enriched sugar
Researchers analyzed quality indicators and potential risk factors in sugar enriched with derivatives from wild plant fruits including viburnum, mountain ash, sea buckthorn, and black elder, assessing hazards that may arise during enriched sugar production.
Antimicrobials from Seaweeds for Food Applications
This review summarized antimicrobial compounds derived from seaweeds — including polyphenols, sulfated polysaccharides, and halogenated metabolites — and evaluated their potential as natural preservatives in food applications, highlighting promising species and extraction methods for scaling up production.
Development and Characterization of PVA/KGM-Based Bioactive Films Incorporating Natural Extracts and Thyme Oil
Researchers developed and characterized polyvinyl alcohol and konjac glucomannan composite films incorporating Aronia melanocarpa extract, red dragon fruit extract, and thyme essential oil, evaluating their mechanical properties, phenolic content, and free radical scavenging activity as bioactive food packaging materials.
Cocoa Bean Shell: A By-Product with High Potential for Nutritional and Biotechnological Applications
Researchers reviewed the nutritional and biotechnological potential of cocoa bean shells, a major waste product from the chocolate industry. They found that this byproduct is rich in dietary fiber, polyphenols, and methylxanthines, making it a valuable source of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds. The study highlights multiple applications including food additives, biofuel production, and adsorbent materials, suggesting that cocoa bean shells are a significantly underutilized resource.
Eco-Friendly Methods for Extraction and Modification of Cellulose: An Overview
This review covers eco-friendly methods for extracting and modifying cellulose, the most abundant renewable polymer on Earth. Researchers describe newer sustainable fractionation processes that avoid the harsh chemicals traditionally used to separate cellulose fibers from plant material. The study highlights cellulose-based materials as promising replacements for fossil-based products in textiles, packaging, and other applications.
A Concise Review on Taro Mucilage: Extraction Techniques, Chemical Composition, Characterization, Applications, and Health Attributes
This review examined extraction techniques, chemical composition, characterization, and applications of mucilage from taro (Colocasia esculenta). Researchers found that taro mucilage has excellent functional properties including water-holding, oil-holding, and swelling capacities, making it useful in food, pharmaceutical, and other applications. The study suggests that taro mucilage could serve as a sustainable biopolymer alternative in various industrial applications.
Exploration of antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of prunus dulcis and arachis hypogaea shells extracts
Researchers explored the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of almond and peanut shell extracts, finding that these agricultural waste products contain bioactive compounds with potential antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Development and Functionality of Sinami (Oenocarpus mapora) Seed Powder as a Biobased Ingredient for the Production of Cosmetic Products
Researchers characterized sinami (Oenocarpus mapora) seed powder from Amazonian agro-industrial waste for its proximal composition, phenolic content, and antioxidant activity, then developed a gel exfoliant cosmetic formulation using the seed powder as a novel biobased ingredient with high in vitro antioxidant capacity.
Development of Analytical Methods for Bio‑Oil Characterization
This is a doctoral thesis focused on developing analytical methods for characterizing bio-oil from biomass pyrolysis, aimed at renewable fuel applications — it is not a microplastics research paper.
A Method of Managing Waste Oak Flour as a Biocomponent for Obtaining Composites Based on Modified Soybean Oil
Researchers developed a method to repurpose wood waste from parquet production as a filler in bio-based epoxy composites made partly from soybean oil. Chemical treatments of the oak flour affected how well it bonded with the polymer matrix, with moderate alkali treatment producing the best mechanical results. This work explores ways to reduce industrial wood waste by incorporating it into sustainable materials.
Co-Valorisation Energy Potential of Wastewater Treatment Sludge and Agroforestry Waste
Not relevant to microplastics — this study characterizes the energy potential of various biomass feedstocks including sewage sludge, forestry waste, swine manure, cork, and biochar as renewable energy co-valorisation resources, finding substantial variation in calorific values across materials.
Development of sustainable polymeric shells for fragrance oil microencapsulation using biobased and biomass precursors
This doctoral thesis developed environmentally sustainable microcapsules for fragrance oil encapsulation using biobased monomers derived from itaconic acid, demonstrating that bio-derived shell wall materials can replace petroleum-based equivalents in microencapsulation applications without sacrificing performance.
Introduction to advances in bio-based polymers: chemical structures and functional properties at the interface
This introduction to a special issue on bio-based polymers summarized recent advances in the chemical structures, synthesis, and functional applications of polymers derived from renewable biological sources. It contextualizes how bio-based materials can replace petrochemical plastics across multiple industries.