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2023
Merino D., Athanassiou A.
Alkaline hydrolysis of biomass as an alternative green method for bioplastics preparation: In situ cellulose nanofibrillation
Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 454
2022
Merino D., Quilez-Molina A.I., Perotto G., Bassani A., Spigno G., Athanassiou A.
A second life for fruit and vegetable waste: a review on bioplastic films and coatings for potential food protection applications
Green Chemistry, vol. 24, (no. 12), pp. 4703-4727
2022
Merino D., Zych A., Athanassiou A.
Biodegradable and Biobased Mulch Films: Highly Stretchable PLA Composites with Different Industrial Vegetable Waste
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 14, (no. 41), pp. 46920-46931
2021
Merino D., Bertolacci L., Paul U.C., Simonutti R., Athanassiou A.
Avocado Peels and Seeds: Processing Strategies for the Development of Highly Antioxidant Bioplastic Films
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 13, (no. 32), pp. 38688-38699
2021
Merino D., Paul U.C., Athanassiou A.
Bio-based plastic films prepared from potato peels using mild acid hydrolysis followed by plasticization with a polyglycerol
Food Packaging and Shelf Life, vol. 29
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2023
Merino D., Athanassiou A.
Alkaline hydrolysis of biomass as an alternative green method for bioplastics preparation: In situ cellulose nanofibrillation
Chemical Engineering Journal, vol. 454
2022
Merino D., Quilez-Molina A.I., Perotto G., Bassani A., Spigno G., Athanassiou A.
A second life for fruit and vegetable waste: a review on bioplastic films and coatings for potential food protection applications
Green Chemistry, vol. 24, (no. 12), pp. 4703-4727
2022
Merino D., Athanassiou A.
Biodegradable and Active Mulch Films: Hydrolyzed Lemon Peel Waste and Low Methoxyl Pectin Blends with Incorporated Biochar and Neem Essential Oil
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, vol. 10, (no. 33), pp. 10789-10802
2022
Merino D., Zych A., Athanassiou A.
Biodegradable and Biobased Mulch Films: Highly Stretchable PLA Composites with Different Industrial Vegetable Waste
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, vol. 14, (no. 41), pp. 46920-46931
2022
Quilez-Molina A.I., Chandra Paul U., Merino D., Athanassiou A.
Composites of Thermoplastic Starch and Lignin-Rich Agricultural Waste for the Packaging of Fatty Foods
ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, vol. 10, (no. 47), pp. 15402-15413