Utilization of bio-polymeric additives for a sustainable production strategy in pulp and paper manufacturing: A comprehensive review

• Bio-polymers can conventionally be used as multifunctional additives in paper making. • Common applications are for strength, retention, coatings, and resistivity. • Biobased additives are non-toxic to the environment. • The review summarizes the recent trends of bio-based additives in paper-making. Renewable and bio-based materials have gained great interest on an industrial scale owing to environmental issues. Paper industries also are...