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 …

Polymer nanocomposites—a comparison between carbon nanotubes, graphene, and clay as nanofillers

M Bhattacharya - Materials, 2016 - mdpi.com
Nanofilled polymeric matrices have demonstrated remarkable mechanical, electrical, and
thermal properties. In this article we review the processing of carbon nanotube, graphene …

Rationalizing and controlling the surface structure and electronic passivation of cesium lead halide nanocrystals

MI Bodnarchuk, SC Boehme, S Ten Brinck… - ACS energy …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Colloidal lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) have recently emerged as versatile
photonic sources. Their processing and luminescent properties are challenged by the lability …

Antibacterial quaternary ammonium compounds in dental materials: A systematic review

P Makvandi, R Jamaledin, M Jabbari, N Nikfarjam… - Dental Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract Objective Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) represent one of the most
effective classes of disinfectant agents in dental materials and resin nanocomposites. This …

Bio-nanocomposites for food packaging applications

JW Rhim, HM Park, CS Ha - Progress in polymer science, 2013 - Elsevier
There is growing interest in developing bio-based polymers and innovative process
technologies that can reduce the dependence on fossil fuel and move to a sustainable …

[HTML][HTML] Polymer nanotechnology: nanocomposites

DR Paul, LM Robeson - Polymer, 2008 - Elsevier
In the large field of nanotechnology, polymer matrix based nanocomposites have become a
prominent area of current research and development. Exfoliated clay-based …

Polymer/layered silicate (clay) nanocomposites: an overview of flame retardancy

P Kiliaris, CD Papaspyrides - Progress in polymer science, 2010 - Elsevier
A review is presented of the recent developments concerning the use of layered silicates
(clay) for designing polymer nanocomposites endowed with enhanced flame retardancy …

An overview of flame retardancy of polymeric materials: application, technology, and future directions

AB Morgan, JW Gilman - Fire and materials, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Flame retardancy of polymeric materials is conducted to provide fire protection to flammable
consumer goods, as well as to mitigate fire growth in a wide range of fires. This paper is a …

Structural and mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites

SC Tjong - Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, 2006 - Elsevier
Recently, polymer nanocomposites reinforced with lower volume fraction of nanoceramics
and carbon nanotubes have attracted steadily growing interest due to their peculiar and …

Transparent lignin-containing wood nanofiber films with UV-blocking, oxygen barrier, and anti-microbial properties

JA Sirviö, MY Ismail, K Zhang, MV Tejesvi… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Lignocellulose is a potential raw material for film and membrane applications, such as
packaging for every day consumables or a supporting barrier layer for flexible electronics …