“…The plant wax is present as a component in the thin amorphous epicuticular layer [ 11 ], where it protects and provides self-cleaning properties [ 12 ]. In industrial use, the different properties of biowaxes mean they are potentially included in a range of products, such as the following: protective coatings, paints and inks (e.g., anti-blocking properties, anti-graffiti, gloss improvement, slip modification, hydrophobicity) [ 13 ]; protective edible coatings (e.g., barrier properties, anti-microbial, shelf-life) [ 14 , 15 ]; food packaging (e.g., barrier properties, light protection) [ 16 ]; composites (e.g., interface reinforcement) [ 17 ]; construction (e.g., phase change materials) [ 18 ]; energy conversion and management (e.g., thermal energy storage) [ 19 ]; metal protection (e.g., lubricity, corrosion protection) [ 20 ]; paper coating (e.g., barrier properties, heat sealability) [ 21 ]; textile finishes (e.g., gloss improvement, softness, water repellence) [ 22 ]; cosmetics (e.g., skin care) [ 23 ]; food (e.g., microencapsulation or food coating) [ 24 ]; wood products (e.g., hydrophobization, slip, abrasion resistance) [ 25 ]; or in the machining industry (e.g., bio-lubricant) [ 26 ]. For example, the hydrophobicity of paper and wood coatings with carnauba wax improved with water contact angles of over 140° [ 27 ].…”