Biodegradable polymers are highly sought after as they have the potential to reduce the
issue of plastic waste and eventually lead to a circular economy. Yet, conciliating eco …

Rubber composites are highly engineered materials composed of a multitude of additives in
addition to natural and/or synthetic rubber. For tire production, these additives range from …

The overall performance of natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites is mostly
correlated to the fiber-plastic adhesion. Herein, the interfacial adhesion of hop natural fiber …

Polylactic acid-based (PLA) composites are widely used in biomedicine, electrical
components, food packaging and other fields, but their unsatisfactory mechanical properties …

In this study, 3D printable polylactide (PLA) composites reinforced with 10, 20 and 30
mass% of short lyocell fibres were produced by melt compounding PLA modified with maleic …

Implantation of bone substitutes is the treatment of choice for bone defects exceeding a
critical size, when self-healing becomes impossible. The use of 3D printing techniques …

In this study, poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)-based green
biocomposites were developed using a solution casting technique. Essentially, the bonding …

Nosocomial infections or healthcare-associated infections, normally develops after the
healthcare treatment in the hospital. Most of them are caused by infected medical devices …

Poly (butylene sebacate-co-terephthalate)(PBSeT) is a biodegradable flexible polymer
suitable for melt blending with other biodegradable polymers. Melt blending with a …

With the production of wood waste constantly on the increase, questions relating to its
recycling and reuse are becoming unavoidable. The reuse of wood and its derivatives can …