sustainable-materials
Sustainable materials research in plant science explores how plants can serve as renewable sources for biodegradable fibers, bioplastics, resins, and other eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-derived products. By studying plant cell wall composition, lignocellulosic structures, and secondary metabolites, researchers aim to develop crops and processing methods that maximize material yield while minimizing environmental impact. This field bridges fundamental plant biology with applied biotechnology, driving innovations in agriculture, manufacturing, and circular economy solutions.
When "biodegradable" is not benign: Microplastic-driven disruption ...
The 'biodegradable' mulch films and compostable bags you use in your garden may be leaving behind...
Adsorptive removal of methylene blue using water hyacinth roots: ba...
That murky blue water you've seen downstream from textile factories could be cleaned using the sa...
Towards environmental sustainability through the production of tail...
Microplastics now found in soil, water, and food are entering your garden, your vegetables, and u...
In situ degradation of biodegradable bio-based plastics in urban so...
Those 'compostable' plant-based plastic bags and containers you toss in your garden compost bin m...
Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources.
Bioplastics made from plant materials could replace the plastic mulch films, pots, and packaging ...
Recent advances in bioengineering and functional applications of mi...
The biodegradable pots and packaging you compost in your garden could soon be grown from fungal t...
Rethinking plastic waste: innovations in enzymatic breakdown of oil...
Plastics piling up in landfills and leaching into soil and waterways are quietly poisoning the gr...