Bio-plastics have gained tremendous attention, due to the increasing environmental
pressure on global warming and plastic pollution. Among them, poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is …

PBAT is a compostable biopolyester, potentially obtainable from renewable resources, of
great commercial interest. Thanks to its lower price, ease in processability and especially …

One of the major challenges in 4D printed Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) is their slow
response to thermal stimuli. Synthetic carbon fillers have been introduced to address this …

Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is a commercial biobased, biodegradable,
biocompatible, compostable and non-toxic polymer that has competitive material and …

Different ratios of poly (lactic acid)/poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PLA/PBAT)
blends were prepared by melt blending in the presence of a multifunctional epoxy oligomers …

The growing need of multifunctional materials with tailor made properties led in the last
decades to the development of novel commercial polymer blends, possessing superior …

The demands for bioplastics that provide good barrier properties against moisture and
oxygen while simultaneously displaying good physical properties without compromising …

Being less dependent on non-renewable resources as well as protecting the environment
from waste streams have become two critical primers for a global movement toward …

Biodegradable materials are increasingly essential in modern society due to their
environmentally friendly characteristics. Although poly (butylene adipate-co …

Polymer blends of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)(PBAT) and polylactide (PLA)
have been drawn attention due to the application potential as packaging or agricultural films …