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ClearBioinspired and biomimetic protein-based fibers and their applications
This review covers recent advances in protein-based fibers made from materials like silk, keratin, collagen, and elastin, which offer biodegradability and biocompatibility advantages over synthetic polymer fibers. Researchers highlight how bioinspired techniques are being used to mimic natural protein assembly processes and create fibers for applications ranging from water filtration to smart textiles and biomedical devices. The study suggests these sustainable materials could help reduce reliance on petrochemical-based plastics and fibers.
Properties and Degradation Performances of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Blends and Keratin Composites
Researchers tested biodegradable blends of polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate with added keratin waste as fillers, assessing how well the composites degrade. The work contributes to developing plastic alternatives that break down in the environment rather than persisting as microplastics.
Production and characterization of human hair keratin bioplastic films with novel plasticizers
Researchers extracted keratin protein from human hair waste and used it to create thin biodegradable plastic films as an alternative to conventional plastics. The films showed good structural integrity, absorbed minimal water, and broke down when exposed to fungi, suggesting potential use in sustainable packaging and disposable products.
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.
Sustainable biomaterials based on cellulose, chitin and chitosan composites - A review
Researchers reviewed advances in making sustainable composite materials from cellulose, chitin, and chitosan — abundant natural polymers found in plants and shellfish — as biodegradable alternatives to synthetic plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution. The review covers how these biopolymers can be dissolved and combined into fibers, films, and gels for a wide range of environmentally friendly applications.
Recent Applications of Biopolymers Derived from Fish Industry Waste in Food Packaging
This review summarized recent advances in producing biopolymers — including collagen, gelatin, chitin, and chitosan — from fish industry by-products and their applications in food packaging, highlighting both the environmental benefits and the technical challenges of scaling up such processes.
Biopolymer from Marine Waste Biomass and Its Applications- A Review
This review examines biopolymers derived from marine waste biomass — including chitin, carrageenan, and alginate — as biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, highlighting their environmental benefits and potential applications across multiple industries.
A review on biodegradable polymer: Shortcomings, developments, and future direction
This review examines the current market share, classifications, and shortcomings of biodegradable polymer materials, synthesizing developments in this field and identifying future directions for reducing environmental pollution caused by conventional non-degradable polymer composites.
Keratin–Chitosan Microcapsules via Membrane Emulsification and Interfacial Complexation
This study developed a continuous-production method for making biodegradable microcapsules from keratin and chitosan — proteins and natural polymers — capable of producing millions of capsules per minute. Biodegradable capsule materials offer an alternative to the synthetic microplastic spheres currently used in cosmetics and other controlled-release applications.
Preparation and Characterization of Edible Dialdehyde Carboxymethyl Cellulose Crosslinked Feather Keratin Films for Food Packaging
This study developed edible films made from feather keratin crosslinked with a cellulose derivative as biodegradable food packaging alternatives. Replacing conventional plastic packaging with biodegradable materials is one strategy for reducing the plastic waste that fragments into microplastics.
Recent Advances in Biopolymers for Biomedical and Packaging Applications
This review examines recent advances in biopolymers -- including polysaccharides, proteins, and synthetic biopolymers -- for applications in biomedical and packaging fields. The authors highlight the appeal of biopolymers as sustainable, biodegradable, and biocompatible alternatives to conventional petroleum-based materials.
Bio Polymers to Save Human Health and Environment: Chitin and Lignin
This review examines chitin and lignin as bio-based polymer alternatives derived from food and agro-forestry byproducts that could reduce plastic waste within a circular green economy framework. The authors discuss how nano-sized versions of these natural polymers can be used to produce biodegradable products, smart tissues mimicking extracellular matrix structure, and sustainable packaging for medical and cosmetic applications.
Multifunctional Application of Biopolymers and Biomaterials
This paper is not about microplastics; it is a broad review of multifunctional applications of biopolymers and biomaterials across medicine, packaging, and engineering.
Review of the Green Composite: Importance of Biopolymers, Uses and Challenges
This review examines the growing role of biopolymers and green composites as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. The authors discuss how natural polymer structures can be engineered into composite materials that perform well while reducing long-term environmental harm. The study highlights both the promise and remaining challenges of scaling biopolymer use to replace traditional plastics that persist in the environment.
Biopolymers as renewable polymeric materials for sustainable development - an overview
This review examines biopolymers as renewable polymer materials for sustainable development, covering starch-, cellulose-, bacteria-, soy-, and natural polyester-based biopolymers, their applications, and their potential to replace conventional synthetic plastics derived from fossil resources.
Recent innovations in the developments of biopolymer-based materials for the removal of micro- and nanoplastics: A review of performance, critical factors, practicability and knowledge gaps
A review of recent innovations in biopolymer-based materials for various applications assessed how bio-derived polymers are being developed to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel plastics. The transition to biopolymers is relevant to reducing the long-term sources of microplastic pollution.
A Review of Zein as a Potential Biopolymer for Tissue Engineering and Nanotechnological Applications
This review examined zein, a corn protein, as a potential biomaterial for tissue engineering and nanotechnological applications, assessing its biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and potential as a biodegradable alternative to petroleum-derived plastics. The authors summarised advances in using zein-based nanostructures for developing scaffolds and drug delivery systems.
Valorization of Biopolymers in Sustainable Material Development
This research evaluates the potential of biopolymers such as polysaccharides, proteins, and microbial polymers as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics. The study highlights how conventional plastics contribute to microplastic contamination in biological systems and examines how biopolymer valorization could help address ecological degradation from persistent plastic waste.
Role of microalgae as a sustainable alternative of biopolymers and its application in industries
Not a microplastics paper — this review examines the potential of algae-derived biopolymers (such as alginate, carrageenan, and polyhydroxyalkanoates) as biodegradable, eco-friendly replacements for petroleum-based plastics, highlighting their advantages but noting challenges for large-scale production.
Evaluation of properties for synthetic polymers in medicine
This review examines the properties and biomedical applications of synthetic polymers, covering their use in drug delivery, tissue engineering, cardiovascular devices, and implants, with synthetic polymers accounting for the majority of new pharmaceutical and therapeutic research applications.
Design of new biopolymers for biomedicine and food-packaging
Researchers review new biopolymer designs intended for biomedical and food packaging applications, aiming to replace fossil-fuel-based plastics with biodegradable alternatives from renewable sources. Widespread adoption of such materials could significantly reduce long-term microplastic pollution.
Ionically Bonded Mineral-Biopolymer Composites as Non-Plastic Alternatives for Fibers, Films, and Coatings
This paper introduces a new class of materials made from mineral and biological components bonded ionically — rather than covalently like conventional plastics — that can replace polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyester in textiles, films, and coatings. When these materials break apart under stress, they fragment into mineral particles and bio-derived residues that reintegrate into natural cycles rather than accumulating as persistent microplastic particles.
The Blue Economy's Biopolymers: Using Marine Biomass to Develop Sustainable Polymers—Overview
This review explores the potential of marine biomass-derived biopolymers — including polysaccharides, chitin, and collagen — as sustainable, biodegradable substitutes for fossil-fuel-derived plastics within the blue economy framework. The authors describe extraction methods achieving 20-30% yields for alginate and 15-25% for chitin, and discuss how nanotechnology enables improved processing and performance of these marine biopolymers.
A Glance at Novel Materials, from the Textile World to Environmental Remediation
Researchers reviewed how waste textiles and natural fiber components like cellulose and keratin can be repurposed as filters and adsorbents to remove pollutants from water, identifying a promising circular economy approach that turns textile waste into environmental cleanup materials.