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Sustainable Biomaterials: Current Trends, Challenges and Applications
Girish Kumar Gupta1, Sudipta De2, Ana Franco3
1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala 133207, Haryana, India. girish_pharmacist92@rediffmail.com.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 6, 2016
Summary
This study explores biomaterials from sustainable resources, highlighting waste valorization and green technologies. These approaches address declining fossil fuels and environmental concerns, offering economic benefits.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Environmental Science
- Chemical Engineering
Background:
- Declining fossil fuel reserves necessitate sustainable alternatives.
- Environmental concerns and energy conservation drive innovation in materials.
- Biomass waste valorization offers a pathway to sustainable resource utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of recent trends in biomaterials from sustainable resources.
- To identify challenges and applications in this emerging field.
- To support the development of sustainable emerging processes.
Main Methods:
- Review of interdisciplinary approaches.
- Analysis of biomass waste valorization techniques.
- Evaluation of green technologies for material production.
Main Results:
- Biomaterials from sustainable resources offer economic advantages.
- Implementation reduces environmental burden.
- Emerging trends show significant potential for sustainable development.
Conclusions:
- Biomaterials and sustainable resources are key to future processes.
- Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for tackling resource and environmental challenges.
- Further research into trends, challenges, and applications is warranted.
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