Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products

The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new functionalities. In this regard, biobased composites are considered interesting options, especially those obtained from agro-industr...

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Published in:Emergent materials (Online) 2022-06, Vol.5 (3), p.873-921
Main Authors: Ortega, Florencia, Versino, Florencia, López, Olivia Valeria, García, María Alejandra
Format: Article
Language:English
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Chemistry and Materials Science
Energy Materials
Materials Engineering
Materials Science
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Summary:The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new functionalities. In this regard, biobased composites are considered interesting options, especially those obtained from agro-industrial wastes and by-products. These are low-cost raw materials derived from renewable sources, which are mostly biodegradable and would otherwise typically be discarded. In this review, recent and innovative academic studies on composites obtained from biopolymers, natural fillers and active agents, as well as green-synthesized nanoparticles are presented. An in-depth discussion of biobased composites structures, properties, manufacture, and life-cycle assessment (LCA) is provided along with a wide up-to-date overview of the most recent works in the field with appropriate references. Potential uses of biobased composites from agri-food residues such as active and intelligent food packaging, agricultural inputs, tissue engineering, among others are described, considering that the specific characteristics of these materials should match the proposed application.
ISSN:2522-5731
2522-574X
DOI:10.1007/s42247-021-00319-x