PLA composites: From production to properties
Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA), a biodegradable polyester produced from renewable
resources, is used for various applications (biomedical, packaging, textile fibers and …
resources, is used for various applications (biomedical, packaging, textile fibers and …
Development, processing and applications of bio-sourced cellulose nanocrystal composites
Plastic pollution concerns have catalyzed research into green materials with the specific
goal of accessing new bio-derived and bio-degradable polymers with improved property …
goal of accessing new bio-derived and bio-degradable polymers with improved property …
4D‐printed biodegradable and remotely controllable shape memory occlusion devices
Implantation of occlusion devices is an effective approach for the treatment of congenital
heart diseases in the clinic. However, most commercial clinical occlusion devices are …
heart diseases in the clinic. However, most commercial clinical occlusion devices are …
Cellulose nanocrystals vs. cellulose nanofibrils: a comparative study on their microstructures and effects as polymer reinforcing agents
Both cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) are nanoscale
cellulose fibers that have shown reinforcing effects in polymer nanocomposites. CNCs and …
cellulose fibers that have shown reinforcing effects in polymer nanocomposites. CNCs and …
Poly (lactic acid) modifications
RM Rasal, AV Janorkar, DE Hirt - Progress in polymer science, 2010 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA) is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable and renewable thermoplastic polyester, with potential to replace …
biodegradable and renewable thermoplastic polyester, with potential to replace …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of particle size, particle/matrix interface adhesion and particle loading on mechanical properties of particulate–polymer composites
There have been a number of review papers on layered silicate and carbon nanotube
reinforced polymer nanocomposites, in which the fillers have high aspect ratios. Particulate …
reinforced polymer nanocomposites, in which the fillers have high aspect ratios. Particulate …
Expanding poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) applications: A review on modifications and effects
The high price of petroleum, overconsumption of plastic products, recent climate change
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …
regulations, the lack of landfill spaces in addition to the ever-growing population are …
Plasticized polylactic acid/cellulose nanocomposites prepared using melt-extrusion and liquid feeding: Mechanical, thermal and optical properties
Plasticized polylactic acid (PLA) and its nanocomposite based on cellulose nanofibers
(CNF) and glycerol triacetate (GTA) were prepared using a co-rotating twin-screw extruder …
(CNF) and glycerol triacetate (GTA) were prepared using a co-rotating twin-screw extruder …
4D printing of bioinspired absorbable left atrial appendage occluders: a proof-of-concept study
The significant mismatch of mechanical properties between the implanted medical device
and biological tissue is prone to cause wear and even perforation. In addition, the limited …
and biological tissue is prone to cause wear and even perforation. In addition, the limited …
Toughening of epoxy nanocomposites: nano and hybrid effects
In this paper, we review recent progress made in the field of epoxy-based binary and ternary
nanocomposites containing three-, two-, and one-dimensional (ie, 3D-, 2D-, and 1D) nano …
nanocomposites containing three-, two-, and one-dimensional (ie, 3D-, 2D-, and 1D) nano …