Functionalization Strategies for Rubber Seed Oil-Based Thin Films: A Critical Review

Rubber seed oilRubber seed oil-based thin filmsThin films are gaining attention as eco-friendlyEco-friendly alternatives for various industrial applications, thanks to their biodegradabilityBiodegradability, cost-effectiveness, and abundance. To tailor these films for specific purposes, functionalizationFunctionalization strategies have become essential. This review highlights the significance of functionalizationFunctionalization in enhancing the mechanical attributes, thermal stability, barrier properties, and optical responses of rubber seed oilRubber seed oil-based thin filmsThin films. It explores various approaches, including physical and chemical methods, each with its distinct merits and challengesChallenges. The review comprehensively covers rubber seed oilRubber seed oil-based thin filmsThin films, their preparationPreparation details, and their potential as a renewable resource for thin filmThin films fabrication. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of functionalizationFunctionalization, extensively examines strategies to advance the properties and applications of these promising materialsMaterials, and discusses future prospectsProspects and challengesChallenges.