Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review

AZ Naser, I Deiab, BM Darras - RSC advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

Physical and mechanical properties of PLA, and their functions in widespread applications—A comprehensive review

S Farah, DG Anderson, R Langer - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …

Recent progress on chemical modification of cellulose for high mechanical-performance Poly (lactic acid)/Cellulose composite: A review

L Zhou, K Ke, MB Yang, W Yang - Composites Communications, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose is one of the most promising fillers used for poly (lactic acid)(PLA) composites
owing to its natural abundance, complete biodegradability, and superb properties. Improving …

Poly (lactic acid) crystallization

S Saeidlou, MA Huneault, H Li, CB Park - Progress in Polymer Science, 2012 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid) is a biobased and compostable thermoplastic polyester that has rapidly
evolved into a competitive commodity material over the last decade. One key bottleneck in …

Poly-lactic acid synthesis for application in biomedical devices—A review

AJR Lasprilla, GAR Martinez, BH Lunelli… - Biotechnology …, 2012 - Elsevier
Bioabsorbable polymers are considered a suitable alternative to the improvement and
development of numerous applications in medicine. Poly-lactic acid (PLA,) is one of the most …

Poly (lactic acid) production for tissue engineering applications

MS Lopes, AL Jardini, R Maciel Filho - Procedia engineering, 2012 - Elsevier
Tissue engineering is the most fascinating domain of medical technology and has emerged
as a promising alternative approach in the treatment of malfunctioning or lost organs where …

How do cellulose nanocrystals affect the overall properties of biodegradable polymer nanocomposites: A comprehensive review

FV Ferreira, A Dufresne, IF Pinheiro, DHS Souza… - European polymer …, 2018 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) are considered as one of the most attractive renewable
reinforcements for biodegradable polymers due to their promising properties and broad …

Mechanical, rheological and degradation properties of PBAT nanocomposites reinforced by functionalized cellulose nanocrystals

IF Pinheiro, FV Ferreira, DHS Souza, RF Gouveia… - European Polymer …, 2017 - Elsevier
In this study, the effects of cellulose nanocrystals modified with octadecyl isocyanate on
rheological, mechanical and degradation properties of nanocomposites based on poly …

Composites of wood and biodegradable thermoplastics: A review

CM Chan, LJ Vandi, S Pratt, P Halley… - Polymer …, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
This paper is an overview of current understanding in the areas of composites made from
biodegradable thermoplastics and wood fillers. The review finds that the composite …

Isothermal Crystallization of Poly(l-lactide) Induced by Graphene Nanosheets and Carbon Nanotubes: A Comparative Study

JZ Xu, T Chen, CL Yang, ZM Li, YM Mao… - …, 2010 - ACS Publications
Low-dimensional nanoparticles have a strong ability to induce the crystallization of polymer
matrices. One-dimensional carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and two-dimensional graphene …