Furcellaran: An innovative biopolymer in the production of films and coatings.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117221
Abstract: Seaweed is a prominent source of polysaccharides with extraction processes properly established, allowing to employ them in several areas. Among all the types of biopolymers obtained from seaweed, furcellaran has gained notoriety in recent years.… read more here.
Keywords: films coatings; production films; biopolymer production; furcellaran innovative ... See more keywords
Valorization of Aquatic Weed and Agricultural Residues for Innovative Biopolymer Production and Their Biodegradation
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13172838
Abstract: In this work, water hyacinths, bagasse and rice straw were valorized to produce an innovative biopolymer. Serial steps of extraction, bleaching and conversion of cellulose to be carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) as well as the last steps… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradation; glycerol; valorization aquatic; weed agricultural ... See more keywords