Sustainable Green Polymers with Agro-Based Nanomaterials: A Selected Review

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-16-2023

Abstract

Two of the research areas that have gained a lot of current attention are nanotechnology and sustainable green chemistry. It seems attractive to use the methodologies of both areas in carrying out research studies involving polymers and agriculture. The present authors have been actively pursuing this combined approach in their research work, and a selected review is given here that highlights some of the relevant studies. A common thread in these studies is the use of agro-based nanomaterials as key components in various polymeric products. This approach is advantageous because the nanomaterials involved are non-toxic, biodegradable and sustainable, and their incorporation often enhances the end-use performance of the polymeric products. Examples of these studies include biobased wood adhesives, paper strength agents, rheology modifiers, edible films for food packaging, nanocomposites, and fertilizer applications.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

ACS Symposium Series

First Page

277

Last Page

288

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