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IJPSE V-12 I-02 2026

IJPSE V-12 I-02 2026

Ahead of PrintSubscription 2026-06-11

BIOPLASTICS AS AN RENEWABLE SOURCE FOR PACKAGING

By Harshada M. Patil, Akash S. Jain, Divakar R. Patil, Azam Z. Shaikh, Sameer R. Shaikh, Hitendra S. Chaudhari, and S. P. Pawar

Abstract:  The packaging industry is undergoing a major transformation as the focus shifts toward sustainability and eco-friendly materials. Bioplastics have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional plastics, offering both functional and environmental benefits, especially in the food and pharmaceutical sectors. This analysis highlights the impact of bioplastics on packaging, emphasizing their improved properties, sustainability, and…

Ahead of PrintSubscriptionResearch Article 2026-05-20

Design and Commercial Validation of a Hierarchical Three-Tier Quality GradingSystem for Post-Industrial and Post-Consumer Recycled Thermoplastic Resins in US Industrial SupplyChains

By Fernando Jasso Palacio

Abstract: Quality grading systems for recycled thermoplastic resins providing industrial buyers with a standardized, documented quality classification framework for secondary raw material procurement are a foundational requirement for the reliable integration of recycled materials into industrial supply chains. Despite this requirement, no standardized grading scale has been established for post- industrial and post-consumer PP, HDPE, and…

Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 02, 2026 · pp. 1–22Read Article →
Ahead of PrintSubscriptionOriginal Research 2026-07-17

Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer-Based Organic–Inorganic Hybrid Materials viaSol–Gel Processing: A Review of Gelatin–Silica, Gelatin–Silica–Titania and HPMA-Based Systems

By Hem Suman Jamwal and Samjeet Singh Thakur

Abstract: Organic–inorganic hybrid materials have emerged as a versatile class of advanced materials that integrate the flexibility and functionality of organic polymers with the thermal, mechanical, and chemical stability of inorganic networks. Among the available fabrication routes, the sol–gel process has gained considerable attention because of its simplicity, low processing temperature, compositional flexibility, and ability to…