Chitosan (CH) and cellulose are the most abundant biopolymer which can be utilized for hazardous dye removal. By incorporating TiO2 onto cellulose/CH matrix, our research aims to achieved higher metanil yellow removal by means of synergetic adsorption/photodegradation mechanisms. The particles were extracted from wild grass (Imperata cylindrica L.) obtain grass-derived (GC). Simple blending met...

The biopolymer is characterized as either chitin or chitosan according to the degree of deacetylation (DD) which is determined by the proportion of D-glucosamine and N-acetylD-glucosamine. Structurally, chitosan is a straight-chain copolymer composed of D-glucosamine and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine being obtained by the partial deacetylation of chitin. Chitosan is the most abundant basic biopolymer ...

Cellulose represents the most abundant renewable and biodegradable polymeric material on earth. Due to its low cost and functional versatility, cellulose has been a key feedstock for the production of chemicals with various properties and applications over the past century. In 2000, the world produces 187 million tons of wood pulp annually. Most of it is used as raw material in the production o...

This chapter offers an overview of the biopolymer-based lightweight materials with respect to their potential for packaging applications. The biopolymer-based materials have garnered increasing attention to packaging market due to the concerns from both environmental and economical perspectives of traditional petroleum based polymers in recent years. The largely use of these traditional synthet...

Cellulose is mainly produced by plants, although many bacteria, especially those belonging to the genus Gluconacetobacter, produce a very peculiar form of cellulose with mechanical and structural properties that can be exploited in numerous applications. However, the production cost of bacterial cellulose (BC) is very high to the use of expensive culture media, poor yields, downstream processin...

As the third most plentiful biopolymer after other lignocellulosic derivates such as cellulose and hemicellulose, lignin carries abundant potential a substitute for petroleum-based products. However, efficient, practical, value-added product valorization of remains quite challenging. Although several studies have reviewed by microorganisms, this present review covers recent on employing yeast t...

Novel cellulose–chitosan nanocomposite particles with spherical shape were successfully prepared via mixing of aqueous biopolymer solutions in three different ways. Macroparticles with diameters in the millimeter range were produced by dripping cellulose dissolved in cold LiOH/urea into acidic chitosan solutions, inducing instant co-regeneration of the biopolymers. Two types of microspheres, ch...

Abstract This paper explores the effect of nanoclay for improving interfacial properties starch bioplastic material filled with cellulose-nanoparticles (CNPs). The CNPs were prepared through acid-hydrolysis process by using acid concentration to break amorphous region chopped fiber produce nano-cellulose. Various (0.5 – 2.5 wt.%) dispersed in cornstarch biopolymer matrix form films solution cas...

Abstract Sustainable development in the agriculture sector can be boosted by integrating a sustainable bioeconomy and transforming renewable resources into added-value products. There are various methods to determine, measure, compare extent of sustainability. We promote concept utilizing agricultural waste biopolymers considering sector. This research aims evaluate biopolymer alternatives base...

Due to the development of nanotechnology and changing customer demands for food safety hygiene, packaging industry is growing significantly. In today's worldwide market, active offers a number advantages over traditional wrapping because its capacity absorb or release substances improve shelf life food. Traditional materials are difficult recycle made from nonrenewable fossil fuels. The biodegr...