Nanocomposites based on the graphene family for food packaging: historical perspective, preparation methods, and properties

V Rossa, LEM Ferreira, S da Costa Vasconcelos… - RSC …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Nanotechnology experienced a great technological advance after the discovery of the
graphene family (graphene–Gr, graphene oxide–GO, and reduced graphene oxide-rGO) …

Tensile and morphological properties of nanocrystalline cellulose and nanofibrillated cellulose reinforced PLA bionanocomposites: A review

NF Zaaba, M Jaafar, H Ismail - Polymer Engineering & Science, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, bionanocomposites have received growing attention in science and industry
due to their renewability, biodegradability and superior mechanical properties …

UV Protective, antioxidant, antibacterial and compostable polylactic acid composites containing pristine and chemically modified lignin nanoparticles

E Cavallo, X He, F Luzi, F Dominici, P Cerrutti, C Bernal… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid (PLA) films containing 1 wt% and 3 wt% of lignin nanoparticles (pristine
(LNP), chemically modified with citric acid (caLNP) and acetylated (aLNP)) were prepared …

Epoxidised sesame oil as a biobased coupling agent and plasticiser in polylactic acid/thermoplastic yam starch blends

R Ortega-Toro, A López-Córdoba, F Avalos-Belmontes - Heliyon, 2021 - cell.com
This work aims to improve the physicochemical properties of polylactic acid (PLA) and
thermoplastic yam starch (TPS) blends using epoxidised sesame oil (ESO). We used …

Robotization of Three-Point Bending Mechanical Tests Using PLA/TPU Blends as an Example in the 0–100% Range

J Głowacka, Ł Derpeński, M Frydrych, B Sztorch… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This article presents the development of an automated three-point bending testing system
using a robot to increase the efficiency and precision of measurements for PLA/TPU polymer …

Understanding the effects of adding metal oxides to polylactic acid and polylactic acid blends on mechanical and rheological behaviour, wettability, and photo …

E Morici, G Pecoraro, SC Carroccio, E Bruno… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Biopolymers are of growing interest, but to improve some of their poor properties and
performance, the formulation of bio-based blends and/or adding of nanoparticles is required …

Tailoring interfacial adhesion and mechanical performance of biocomposites based on poly (lactic acid)/rice straw by using maleic anhydride through reactive …

R Asheghi‐Oskooee, P Morsali… - Journal of Applied …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, all‐green biocomposites based on poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/rice straw (RS) as an
agricultural waste were prepared, and the physical, structural, and mechanical properties of …

Processing of biodegradable and multifunctional protein‐based polymer materials for the potential controlled release of zinc and water in horticulture

M Jiménez‐Rosado, V Perez‐Puyana… - Journal of Applied …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Recent high levels of horticulture production cause an impoverishment of soil nutrients that
may seriously impair crop yields. This forces farmers to rely on the use of fertilizers …

Synthesis of Nano Pigments Using Clay Minerals and Organic Dyes and Their Application as Colorants in Polymer Matrix

C Mohan, N Kumari, P Jeandet, P Kumari, A Negi - Micromachines, 2023 - mdpi.com
A new generation of clay-based nano pigments has been introduced, providing the
advantage of both inorganic pigments and organic dyes. These nano pigments have been …