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biopolymers
Also known as: bio-polymer
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Nanomaterials in the future biotextile industry: A new cosmovision to ... frontiersin.org Dec 1, 2022 5 facts
claimPolysaccharide-based biopolymers used for fiber production include cellulose, starch, chitin/chitosan, pectin, alginate, and carrageenan, which are of vegetable origin.
claimCollagen and silk are considered the most attractive biopolymers for developing protein-based biotextile fibers.
claimProtein-based biopolymers used for fiber production include collagen, fibroin, gelatin, casein, and actin from animal origins, and soy, whey, and zein from vegetable sources.
claimBiofibers are biopolymers composed of polysaccharides and proteins that can be extracted from biomass, synthesized using bio-derived monomers, or produced by microorganisms.
referenceBiodegradable coatings, biofibers, and biotextiles made from biopolymers like poly (lactic acid) (PLA), poly (glycolic acid) (PGA), lactic acid-glycolic acid copolymers, and polycaprolactone (PCL) have been widely studied for medical applications, according to Ratner (2019).
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 5 facts
claimBiotechnology provides sustainable alternatives for textile processing, including the use of enzymes, biopolymers, plant-derived materials, agrowaste-derived materials, and microbial metabolites to replace conventional synthetic chemicals.
referenceAmutha et al. published research on the development of films using biopolymers and herbal extracts for biomedical applications in the journal Man-Made Textiles in India.
referenceAli et al. (2024) review the potential sources, pretreatment methods, and degradation pathways of chitin and chitosan as natural biopolymers in the journal Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery.
referencePoole et al. described a method for dissolving feather keratin using sodium sulfide for bio-polymer applications, published in the Journal of Polymers and the Environment (2011).
referenceHomayouni and Jahandideh authored 'Biopolymers in textile industries', which discusses the use of biopolymers in the textile sector.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for ... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 4 facts
claimCommon sources for biopolymers used in textile functionalization include renewable resources derived from plants, microorganisms, and animals.
claimBiopolymers are utilized in tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, and cosmetics as biodegradable, eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based materials.
referenceThe review article 'A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of textile materials' (PMID: 40037460) examines the use of biopolymers for textile functionalization and their potential applications in medical fields such as drug delivery and tissue engineering.
claimSpecific biopolymers utilized for textile functionalization include bacterial and plant-based nanocellulose, lignin, chitosan, alginate, gelatin, collagen, keratin, and polylactic acid (PLA), which provide properties such as anti-microbial, flame retardant, UV protective, and antioxidant effects.
An annotated analytic review of biosynthetic polymers and circular ... link.springer.com Mar 7, 2026 3 facts
referenceLackner M published a work on biopolymers in 2017.
referencePatti and Acierno (2022) published 'Towards the sustainability of the plastic industry through biopolymers: properties and potential applications to the textiles world' in the journal Polymers, which explores the use of biopolymers in the textile industry.
referencePolman EM, Gruter GJM, Parsons JR, and Tietema A published a review comparing the aerobic biodegradation of biopolymers and corresponding bioplastics in Science of The Total Environment in 2021.
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... sciencedirect.com 2 facts
A shift from synthetic to bio-based polymer for functionalization of ... colab.ws May 1, 2025 1 fact
claimBiopolymers have potential applications in advanced medical fields, specifically including drug delivery systems.