Rahul Dev Bairwan
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View article: Functional properties of biorefined lignin microfillers for enhancing biodegradable materials
Functional properties of biorefined lignin microfillers for enhancing biodegradable materials Open
The growing demand for sustainable bioproducts in industrial applications highlights the need to utilize agricultural biomass for sustainability. This study developed green biocomposites by incorporating lignin particles (LPs), extracted f…
View article: Enhancement of seaweed‐based biofilms with cellulose nanofiber: A comparative study on raw seaweed and semi‐refined carrageenan for sustainable packaging applications
Enhancement of seaweed‐based biofilms with cellulose nanofiber: A comparative study on raw seaweed and semi‐refined carrageenan for sustainable packaging applications Open
Seaweed has garnered global attention for its applications in sustainable materials, owing to its renewable and biodegradable nature. This study investigated the incorporation of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) into raw seaweed (RS) and semi‐ref…
View article: Sustainable seaweed-based biodegradable films reinforced with rice husk-derived silica nanoparticles for eco-friendly packaging applications
Sustainable seaweed-based biodegradable films reinforced with rice husk-derived silica nanoparticles for eco-friendly packaging applications Open
View article: The role of lignin extracted from patchouli fiber waste in sustainable ternary biopolymer blends
The role of lignin extracted from patchouli fiber waste in sustainable ternary biopolymer blends Open
The study investigates a ternary biopolymer blend composed of biopolymers polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxybutyrate- co-valerate (PHBV), and lignin extracted from patchouli fiber waste for sustainable packaging applications. A PLA: PHBV b…
View article: Lignin and biodegradable polymer blends with chemically treated biofiller for green thermoplastic composites
Lignin and biodegradable polymer blends with chemically treated biofiller for green thermoplastic composites Open
This study investigated the development of thermoplastic composites by incorporating crude lignin extracted from coir fiber waste, into poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), a biodegradable polymer. The extracted crude ligni…
View article: Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed-based bio-nanocomposite films reinforced with silica nanoparticles: fabrication and property enhancement
Kappaphycus alvarezii seaweed-based bio-nanocomposite films reinforced with silica nanoparticles: fabrication and property enhancement Open
View article: Enhancing biopolymer materials with coffee waste‐derived reinforcements
Enhancing biopolymer materials with coffee waste‐derived reinforcements Open
The rising consumption of coffee produces significant waste, posing environmental challenges. However, coffee waste serves as a low‐cost, abundant source of biocompounds to enhance polymer composites. The review examines the use of coffee …
View article: Exploring Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Devices
Exploring Nanocellulose-Based Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Devices Open
The planet must deal with the two main concerns of the twenty-first century: energy storage and protecting the environment. Energy storage systems urgently require green and sustainable electrode materials due to the rise in worldwide dema…
View article: Potential Application of Polysaccharide-based Aerogel Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering
Potential Application of Polysaccharide-based Aerogel Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering Open
In recent times, there has been a significant increase in bone-related diseases, posing a pressing challenge in the field of medicine. While bone tissues possess a natural self-healing capability, severe injuries can lead to a loss of this…
View article: Recent Advances in Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Biocomposites in Sustainable Packaging Applications
Recent Advances in Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Biocomposites in Sustainable Packaging Applications Open
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is the most promising and appropriate microbial biopolymer as a replacement for conventional petroleum-based non-biodegradable polymers, due to its excellent biodegradability and biocompa…
View article: The Role of Microorganisms in the Isolation of Nanocellulose from Plant Biomass
The Role of Microorganisms in the Isolation of Nanocellulose from Plant Biomass Open
The isolation and bottom-up assembly of nano-cellulose by using microorganisms offers unique advantages that fine-tune and meet the main key design criteria of sustainability, rapid renewability, low toxicity and scalability for several in…
View article: Enhanced Functional Properties of Bioplastic Films Using Lignin Nanoparticles from Oil Palm-Processing Residue
Enhanced Functional Properties of Bioplastic Films Using Lignin Nanoparticles from Oil Palm-Processing Residue Open
The development of bioplastic materials that are biobased and/or degradable is commonly presented as an alleviating alternative, offering sustainable and eco-friendly properties over conventional petroleum-derived plastics. However, the hy…
View article: A Review on Micro- to Nanocellulose Biopolymer Scaffold Forming for Tissue Engineering Applications
A Review on Micro- to Nanocellulose Biopolymer Scaffold Forming for Tissue Engineering Applications Open
Biopolymers have been used as a replacement material for synthetic polymers in scaffold forming due to its biocompatibility and nontoxic properties. Production of scaffold for tissue repair is a major part of tissue engineering. Tissue eng…