Natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid, polylactic acid blends and their composites for advanced applications

RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, HA Aisyah, MRM Asyraf… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been
chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a …

Polymer composite materials: A comprehensive review

R Hsissou, R Seghiri, Z Benzekri, M Hilali, M Rafik… - Composite structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Herein, in the present review we developed and investigated a comprehensive review of
advanced composite materials based on thermoplastic polymers, elastomer polymers and …

[HTML][HTML] Natural fiber reinforced composites: Sustainable materials for emerging applications

MY Khalid, A Al Rashid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed… - Results in …, 2021 - Elsevier
In the contemporary world, natural fibers reinforced polymer composite (NFRPC) materials
are of great interest owing to their eco-friendly nature, lightweight, life-cycle superiority …

Recent advancements of plant-based natural fiber–reinforced composites and their applications

M Li, Y Pu, VM Thomas, CG Yoo, S Ozcan… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
Demands for reducing energy consumption and environmental impacts are the major driving
factors for the development of natural fiber–reinforced composites (NFRCs) in many sectors …

Polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposite: Processing, additive manufacturing and advanced applications

RA Ilyas, SM Sapuan, MM Harussani, M Hakimi… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Over recent years, enthusiasm towards the manufacturing of biopolymers has attracted
considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening …

Graphene and CNT‐based smart fiber‐reinforced composites: a review

MH Islam, S Afroj, MA Uddin… - Advanced Functional …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Multifunctional fiber‐reinforced polymer (FRP) composites provide an ideal platform for next‐
generation smart composites applications including structural health monitoring, electrical …

Environmental impact of food packaging materials: A review of contemporary development from conventional plastics to polylactic acid based materials

LK Ncube, AU Ude, EN Ogunmuyiwa, R Zulkifli… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Plastics have remained the material of choice, and after serving their intended purpose, a
large proportion ends up in the environment where they persist for centuries. The packaging …

[HTML][HTML] PLA based biocomposites for sustainable products: A review

AK Trivedi, MK Gupta, H Singh - Advanced Industrial and Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent decades, demand for sustainable materials in place of low cost and high strength
materials has been trigged globally, which has motivated researchers towards …

A review on properties and application of bio-based poly (butylene succinate)

SA Rafiqah, A Khalina, AS Harmaen, IA Tawakkal… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Researchers and companies have increasingly been drawn to biodegradable polymers and
composites because of their environmental resilience, eco-friendliness, and suitability for a …

Advances in barrier coatings and film technologies for achieving sustainable packaging of food products–a review

P Tyagi, KS Salem, MA Hubbe, L Pal - Trends in Food Science & …, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The technology of food packaging is responding to significant market dynamics
such as the rapid growth in e-commerce and preservation of fresh food, a sector that …