Advantages and disadvantages of bioplastics production from starch and lignocellulosic components
MM Abe, JR Martins, PB Sanvezzo, JV Macedo… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The accumulation of plastic wastes in different environments has become a topic of major
concern over the past decades; therefore, technologies and strategies aimed at mitigating …
concern over the past decades; therefore, technologies and strategies aimed at mitigating …
Progress in bio-based plastics and plasticizing modifications
T Mekonnen, P Mussone, H Khalil… - Journal of Materials …, 2013 - pubs.rsc.org
Over the coming few decades bioplastic materials are expected to complement and
gradually replace some of the fossil oil based materials. Multidisciplinary research efforts …
gradually replace some of the fossil oil based materials. Multidisciplinary research efforts …
Effect of glycerol plasticizer loading on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea) starch biopolymers
This research was set out to explore the development of arrowroot starch (AS) films using
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
glycerol (G) as plasticizer at the ratio of 15, 30, and 45%(w/w, starch basis) using solution …
Nacre‐Inspired Nanocomposite Films with Enhanced Mechanical and Barrier Properties by Self‐Assembly of Poly (Lactic Acid) Coated Mica Nanosheets
Developing biodegradable materials such as poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a promising strategy
to reduce the reliance on non‐degradable plastics and the accumulation of those wastes …
to reduce the reliance on non‐degradable plastics and the accumulation of those wastes …
Edible cassava starch films carrying rosemary antioxidant extracts for potential use as active food packaging
D Piñeros-Hernandez, C Medina-Jaramillo… - Food hydrocolloids, 2017 - Elsevier
Polyphenols-rich rosemary extracts (RE) were successfully incorporated within cassava
starch films in order to produce active food packaging with antioxidant properties. Films with …
starch films in order to produce active food packaging with antioxidant properties. Films with …
Effect of Plasticizer Type and Concentration on Tensile, Thermal and Barrier Properties of Biodegradable Films Based on Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) Starch
The use of starch based films as a potential alternative choice to petroleum derived plastics
is imperative for environmental waste management. This study presents a new biopolymer …
is imperative for environmental waste management. This study presents a new biopolymer …
Starch based bio-plastics: the future of sustainable packaging
RV Gadhave, A Das, PA Mahanwar, PT Gadekar - 2018 - repository.embuni.ac.ke
Petroleum derived plastics dominate the food packaging industry even today. These
materials have brought a lot of convenience and attraction to agro, food and packaging …
materials have brought a lot of convenience and attraction to agro, food and packaging …
Multi-functionalization of gallic acid. Synthesis of a novel bio-based epoxy resin
Novel biobased epoxy thermoset was synthesized from gallic acid, a phenolic acid
encountered in various plants, both in its simple form and as a part of gallotannins. The …
encountered in various plants, both in its simple form and as a part of gallotannins. The …
[HTML][HTML] Thermo-compression of biodegradable thermoplastic corn starch films containing chitin and chitosan
Films based on thermoplastic corn starch (TPS) and chitosan/chitin were obtained by melt-
mixing and thermo-compression. Chitosan and chitin incorporation to TPS matrix induced …
mixing and thermo-compression. Chitosan and chitin incorporation to TPS matrix induced …
Starch‐based films and food coatings: An overview
Native and modified starches have received considerable attention for biodegradable films
formulation due to their completely biodegradable nature, edible characteristics, and low …
formulation due to their completely biodegradable nature, edible characteristics, and low …