Polymer composite materials: A comprehensive review

R Hsissou, R Seghiri, Z Benzekri, M Hilali, M Rafik… - Composite structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Herein, in the present review we developed and investigated a comprehensive review of
advanced composite materials based on thermoplastic polymers, elastomer polymers and …

Recent advances in the sustainable design and applications of biodegradable polymers

P Rai, S Mehrotra, S Priya, E Gnansounou… - Bioresource …, 2021 - Elsevier
The progression of plastic pollution is a global concern.“Reuse, reduce and recycle” offers a
solution to the burdening issue, although not enough to curb the rampant use of plastics …

A review of biodegradable thermoplastic starches, their blends and composites: Recent developments and opportunities for single-use plastic packaging alternatives

A Surendren, AK Mohanty, Q Liu, M Misra - Green Chemistry, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Single-use plastic packaging has become an inevitable part of every aspect of human life. In
fact, the increase in the consumption of petroleum-based single-use plastics has resulted in …

Physical properties of thermoplastic starch derived from natural resources and its blends: A review

ZN Diyana, R Jumaidin, MZ Selamat, I Ghazali… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Thermoplastic starch composites have attracted significant attention due to the rise of
environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer …

Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products

F Ortega, F Versino, OV López, MA García - Emergent Materials, 2022 - Springer
The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …

Biodegradable Poly(Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) and Thermoplastic Starch-Blended TiO2 Nanocomposite Blown Films as Functional Active Packaging of …

D Phothisarattana, P Wongphan, K Promhuad… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Biodegradable polymers can be used for eco-friendly, functional, active packaging to
preserve food quality. Incorporation of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles into polymer …

Edible and functionalized films/coatings—Performances and perspectives

SM Avramescu, C Butean, CV Popa, A Ortan, I Moraru… - Coatings, 2020 - mdpi.com
In recent years, food packaging has evolved from an inert and polluting waste that remains
after using the product toward an active item that can be consumed along with the food it …

Green nanocomposites based on thermoplastic starch: A review

KE Rivadeneira-Velasco, CA Utreras-Silva… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The development of bio-based materials has been a consequence of the environmental
awareness generated over time. The versatility of native starch is a promising starting point …

Starch-lipid interaction alters the molecular structure and ultimate starch bioavailability: A comprehensive review

V Krishnan, D Mondal, B Thomas, A Singh… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Starch bioavailability which results in eliciting postprandial glycaemic response, is a trait of
great significance and is majorly influenced by the physical interaction among the matrix …

Thermoplastic starch/beeswax blend: Characterization on thermal mechanical and moisture absorption properties

ZN Diyana, R Jumaidin, MZ Selamat… - International journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cassava starch has acquired many attentions owing to its ability to be developed as
thermoplastic cassava starch (TPCS) where it can be obtained in low cost, making it to be …