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ClearNew alternatives to single‐use plastics: Starch and chitosan‐graft‐polydimethylsiloxane‐coated paper for water‐ and oil‐resistant applications
Researchers developed a fluorine-free, bio-based paper coating using starch and chitosan grafted with polydimethylsiloxane, achieving water- and oil-resistance comparable to conventional fluorochemical coatings while remaining biodegradable and compostable.
Oil‐ and water‐resistant paper substrate using blends of chitosan‐graft‐polydimethylsiloxane and poly(vinyl alcohol)
Researchers developed a plastic- and fluorine-free coating approach for oil and water repellent paper substrates using blends of poly(vinyl alcohol) and chitosan-graft-polydimethylsiloxane copolymer, offering an economical alternative to conventional coatings that contribute to microplastic contamination.
Chitosan–Graft–Poly(dimethylsiloxane)/Zein Coatings for the Fabrication of Environmentally Friendly Oil- and Water-Resistant Paper
Researchers developed a sustainable paper coating using chitosan-graft-poly(dimethylsiloxane) and zein biopolymers that provides oil and water resistance, offering a biodegradable alternative to conventional synthetic polymer coatings that contribute to microplastic pollution. The approach demonstrates a practical strategy for reducing plastic waste in paper packaging applications.
Bio-Based Monoepoxy-TerminatedPolysiloxane-ModifiedCoating for Hydrophobic and Oil-Resistant Paper
Researchers developed a bio-based coating material by grafting monoepoxy-terminated polysiloxane onto chitosan and cellulose nanofibers via a one-pot method, producing films with tunable hydrophobic and oil-resistant properties for sustainable packaging paper as an alternative to nondegradable plastic coatings.
Degradable Polymeric Waxes for Paper Coating Applications
Scientists created degradable wax-like polymers that can coat paper packaging to make it water- and oil-resistant, offering an alternative to traditional plastic coatings. Unlike conventional plastic-coated paper, these coated papers can be broken down and recycled through standard paper repulping. This kind of innovation could help reduce the microplastic pollution that comes from plastic-coated packaging materials breaking down in the environment.
Bio-Based Monoepoxy-Terminated Polysiloxane-Modified Coating for Hydrophobic and Oil-Resistant Paper
Researchers developed a bio-based hydrophobic and oil-resistant paper coating by grafting monoepoxy-terminated polysiloxane onto chitosan and cellulose nanofibers via a one-pot synthesis, with 1H NMR and FTIR confirming successful preparation and tunable water and oil contact angles increasing with CNF content.
Cellulose nanofibers/polyvinyl alcohol blends as an efficient coating to improve the hydrophobic and oleophobic properties of paper
Researchers developed a paper coating made from cellulose nanofibers and polyvinyl alcohol and found it significantly improved paper's resistance to both water and grease while also increasing tensile strength, offering a potentially more sustainable alternative to the plastic-based coatings currently used in food packaging.
Sustainable Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating for Disposable Meal Boxes Based on Highly Deacetylated Chitosan
Researchers developed a sustainable, fluorine-free chitosan-based coating for paper meal boxes that provides water and oil resistance, offering an environmentally safer alternative to conventional petrochemical and fluorinated coatings that generate microplastics and PFAS contamination.
Fluorine-Free Compound Water- and Oil-Repellent: Preparation and Its Application in Molded Pulp
Researchers developed a fluorine-free, biodegradable compound repellent for molded pulp packaging by combining sodium alginate-based oil repellent and PDMS-based water repellent through cross-linking and modification. The coated pulp achieved excellent oil resistance with a kit rating of 11/12, offering a plastic-free alternative for water- and oil-resistant packaging applications.
A polymer-based technique to remove pollutants from soft contact lenses
Researchers developed a new polymer-based technique using silicone (PDMS) to physically remove surface contaminants from soft contact lenses more effectively than conventional rinsing. The method is relevant to understanding how plastic surfaces interact with and retain environmental particles and contaminants.
Application of Spray Coating in the Fabrication of Free Standing Nanocellulose Films and Barrier Coating on the Paper Substrates
Researchers developed cellulose acetate microspheres as a sustainable alternative to synthetic microplastic beads in cosmetics, producing spherical particles with high surface smoothness through polymer thermal phase separation that provide a smooth sensory texture while being biodegradable and environmentally safe.
Functionalization of polymers and nanomaterials for water treatment, food packaging, textile and biomedical applications: a review
This review covers surface functionalization strategies for polymers and nanomaterials to improve adhesion, wettability, biocompatibility, and performance in water treatment, food packaging, and biomedical applications. Functionalization is highlighted as an approach to expand the utility of inert conventional polymers and nanomaterials without the environmental drawbacks of additive-laden plastic products.
Sustainable Packaging with Waterborne Acrylated Epoxidized Soybean Oil
Researchers developed a sustainable packaging material by coating kraft paper with waterborne acrylated epoxidized soybean oil. The study found that the coated paper demonstrated good water and oil resistance, compatibility with printing processes, and reached over 90% biodegradability within 90 days, offering a promising alternative to conventional plastic packaging.
Fabrication of water/oil-resistant paper by nanocellulose stabilized Pickering emulsion and chitosan
Researchers developed a plastic-free, biodegradable water- and oil-resistant paper coating using cellulose nanofibrils and chitosan in a Pickering emulsion system. The coating provided excellent barrier properties against water and oil while maintaining paper recyclability and compostability. The study offers a promising alternative to conventional plastic-based food packaging coatings that contribute to microplastic pollution.
Poly(sodium styrene sulfonate)-Grafted SiO2 Nanoparticle: Synthesis and Use as a Water-Insoluble Dispersant for Coal Water Slurry
A novel poly(sodium styrene sulfonate)-grafted SiO2 nanoparticle (SiO2-g-PSSNa) was synthesized as a water-insoluble dispersant for coal water slurry (CWS), improving slurry stability and reducing viscosity. The synthesis combined surface acylation with atom transfer radical polymerization, offering a polymer-based alternative to conventional organic dispersants.
High Barrier Sustainable Paper Coating Based on Engineered Polysaccharides and Natural Rubber
Researchers developed a paper-based food packaging coating using engineered polysaccharides and natural rubber that provides barrier performance approaching that of plastic films while being biodegradable and avoiding microplastic formation. The coating maintained oxygen and moisture barrier properties under stress conditions relevant to food shelf life.
Aqueous Dispersions from Wood-Derived Biopolymers for Barrier and Packaging Applications
This thesis explored wood-derived biopolymers as sustainable alternatives to synthetic packaging polymers, examining their structural and barrier properties and their potential to replace polyethylene, PVC, and polystyrene in packaging applications while avoiding microplastic pollution.
pH-Dependent Partitioning of Ionizable Organic Chemicals between the Silicone Polymer Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and Water
Researchers systematically evaluated the pH-dependent partitioning of 190 neutral and ionizable organic chemicals between polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) passive samplers and water using a 10-day shaking method, extending available PDMS-water partition constant datasets and demonstrating that ionization state strongly governs the sorptive uptake of polar and ionizable compounds into PDMS.
Preparation and Characterization of Degradable Cellulose−Based Paper with Superhydrophobic, Antibacterial, and Barrier Properties for Food Packaging
Researchers prepared food packaging paper coated with polylactic acid and cinnamaldehyde as a barrier layer and nano silica-modified stearic acid as a superhydrophobic outer layer, creating a cellulose-based alternative to plastic packaging. The resulting material showed excellent water resistance, thermal stability, and antimicrobial activity while being made from renewable and biodegradable components.
Superhydrophobic Surface Modification for Enhanced Fabric Face Masks: The Impact of Varying HDTMS Concentrations
Researchers coated fabric face masks with a water-repelling chemical to improve virus-blocking performance while remaining reusable. The treated masks showed better protection than standard cloth masks, offering a more environmentally responsible alternative to disposable surgical masks that contribute to plastic pollution.
Plastic-Free Bioactive Paper Coatings, Way to Next-Generation Sustainable Paper Packaging Application: A Review
This review examines bio-derived paper coatings as plastic-free alternatives for sustainable packaging, synthesizing developments in biopolymer coatings sourced from biomass that can replace petroleum-derived polymers while meeting functional performance requirements for food and medical applications.
A waterproof cellulose nanofibril sheet prepared by the deposition of an alkyl ketene dimer on a controlled porous structure
Researchers created a waterproof cellulose nanofibril sheet by impregnating its porous structure with alkyl ketene dimer wax, achieving superhydrophobicity and water vapor barrier performance comparable to LLDPE plastic film — offering a potential bio-based alternative to synthetic polymer packaging.
Bio-based materials for barrier coatings on paper packaging
Researchers reviewed bio-based polymer coatings for paper packaging, evaluating how naturally renewable biopolymers can replace petroleum-derived synthetic coatings to provide effective oxygen, oil, and moisture barriers while reducing environmental impact.
Making waves: Water-soluble polymers in the aquatic environment: An overlooked class of synthetic polymers?
Researchers argue that water-soluble polymers — a largely overlooked class of synthetic polymers — are released into the environment in significant quantities, and demonstrate a novel size-exclusion chromatography-mass spectrometry method capable of detecting polyethylene glycol in wastewater effluent and surface water.