Narrowing the gap for bioplastic use in food packaging: an update
Plastic production has outgrown most other man-made materials, with more than 90% being
petroleum-based and nonbiodegradable. Packaging, primarily food packaging, consumes …
petroleum-based and nonbiodegradable. Packaging, primarily food packaging, consumes …
Progress in bio-based plastics and plasticizing modifications
T Mekonnen, P Mussone, H Khalil… - Journal of Materials …, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Over the coming few decades bioplastic materials are expected to complement and
gradually replace some of the fossil oil based materials. Multidisciplinary research efforts …
gradually replace some of the fossil oil based materials. Multidisciplinary research efforts …
[HTML][HTML] Compatibilization in bio-based and biodegradable polymer blends
B Imre, B Pukánszky - European polymer journal, 2013 - Elsevier
The production and use of biopolymers increases continuously with a very high rate thus all
information on these materials is very important. This feature article first defines the terms …
information on these materials is very important. This feature article first defines the terms …
[HTML][HTML] Development of an integrated sustainability matrix to depict challenges and trade-offs of introducing bio-based plastics in the food packaging value chain
As plastic pollution globally is gaining increased attention, the use of bio-based plastics,
especially in the food packaging sector, is growing in popularity. While this move is regarded …
especially in the food packaging sector, is growing in popularity. While this move is regarded …
In vivo and Post-synthesis Strategies to Enhance the Properties of PHB-Based Materials: A Review
The transition toward “green” alternatives to petroleum-based plastics is driven by the need
for “drop-in” replacement materials able to combine characteristics of existing plastics with …
for “drop-in” replacement materials able to combine characteristics of existing plastics with …
[HTML][HTML] Plasticizer design strategies enabling advanced applications of cellulose acetate
A Bonifacio, L Bonetti, E Piantanida… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plasticized cellulose acetate (CA) is one of the most applied bio-based polymers due to its
structural properties and easy processing. Plasticizers are added to CA to increase …
structural properties and easy processing. Plasticizers are added to CA to increase …
[HTML][HTML] Surface modification of wood flour and its effect on the properties of PP/wood composites
Z Dominkovics, L Dányádi, B Pukanszky - Composites Part A: Applied …, 2007 - Elsevier
The surface of wood flour used as reinforcement in PP/wood composites was successfully
modified by benzylation in NaOH solution of 20wt% concentration at 105° C. The time of the …
modified by benzylation in NaOH solution of 20wt% concentration at 105° C. The time of the …
Functional thermoplastic materials from derivatives of cellulose and related structural polysaccharides
Y Teramoto - Molecules, 2015 - mdpi.com
This review surveys advances in the development of various material functionalities based
on thermoplastic cellulose and related structural polysaccharide derivatives. First, the …
on thermoplastic cellulose and related structural polysaccharide derivatives. First, the …
Introduction of ionic liquids as highly efficient plasticizers and flame retardants of cellulose triacetate films
K Aghmih, A Boukhriss, M El Bouchti… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2022 - Springer
As a promising biodegradable polymer, cellulose triacetate (CTA) was synthesized and
plasticized with ionic liquids to produce flexible biocomposite films multi-end-use. Initially …
plasticized with ionic liquids to produce flexible biocomposite films multi-end-use. Initially …
Biopolymer blends and composites: processing technologies and their properties for industrial applications
A Rajeswari, EJS Christy, A Pius - Biopolymers and their industrial …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this chapter, we introduce biopolymers, processing technologies, and applications of
biopolymers. With increasing environmental awareness and ecological risk, green …
biopolymers. With increasing environmental awareness and ecological risk, green …