Bioplastics Used for Nanotechnology Applications

A key role is played by the bio-based materials in the present research scenario. Biodegradable and biobased materials are becoming favorite due to the well understood adverse effect of the synthetic materials, especially, polymers. As an alternative to the normally practiced synthetic plastics, bioplastics are trying to stamp its footprint on both industry and research. A wide variety of starting materials or precursors are available in the synthesis of bioplastics and hence the properties can be tuned according to the need. Biobased bioplastics derived, principally; from the lignocellulosic materials are most used ones. The bioplastics have similar properties of conventional plastics and can be converted to composites and nanocomposites. These composites and the virgin materials are being nominated for a wide range of applications which chiefly includes the packaging, water filtration, heavy metal and dye removal, drug delivery systems and drug carriers, etc. The discussion is about the role of bioplastics in nanotechnology driven applications.