[HTML][HTML] A critical review on wood-based polymer composites: processing, properties, and prospects

M Ramesh, L Rajeshkumar, G Sasikala, D Balaji… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Waste recycling is one of the key aspects in current day studies to boost the country's
circular economy. Recycling wood from construction and demolished structures and …

Harnessing the power of polyol-based polyesters for biomedical innovations: synthesis, properties, and biodegradation

V Fakhri, CH Su, MT Dare, M Bazmi, A Jafari… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Polyesters based on polyols have emerged as promising biomaterials for various
biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, and …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of the effect of hybrid nanofiller on the mechanical performance and surface properties of bio-based polylactic acid/polyolefin elastomer (PLA …

N Rajabifar, A Rostami - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid has stood out among bio-based polymers for its usage in the food packaging
industry and biomedical fields. Through the melt mixing process, the toughened poly (lactic) …

Synthesis and thermomechanical properties of bioplastics and biocomposites: A systematic review

L Rajeshkumar, M Ramesh, V Bhuvaneswari… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Materials research relating to bio-based polymers and composites has become the order of
the day and several types of research are being undertaken on these materials. This is …

[HTML][HTML] Polymeric Coatings and Antimicrobial Peptides as Efficient Systems for Treating Implantable Medical Devices Associated-Infections

I Negut, B Bita, A Groza - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Many infections are associated with the use of implantable medical devices. The excessive
utilization of antibiotic treatment has resulted in the development of antimicrobial resistance …

[HTML][HTML] Physical, mechanical, and structural properties of the polylactide and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT)-based biodegradable polymer during …

D Myalenko, O Fedotova - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Today, packaging is an integral part of any food product, preserving its quality and safety.
The use of biodegradable packaging as an alternative to conventional polymers reduces the …

[HTML][HTML] Risk for the release of an enormous amount of nanoplastics and microplastics from partially biodegradable polymer blends

XF Wei, MS Hedenqvist, L Zhao, A Barth, H Yin - Green Chemistry, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Nanoplastics and microplastics (NMPs) in natural environments are an emerging global
concern and understanding their formation processes from macro-plastic items during …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan Oligomer as a Raw Material for Obtaining Polyurethane Foams

A Strzałka, R Lubczak, J Lubczak - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Decreasing oil extraction stimulates attempts to use biologically available sources to
produce polyols, which are the basic components for obtaining polyurethane foams. Plants …

Thermal degradation and combustion properties of most popular synthetic biodegradable polymers

H Chen, F Chen, H Chen, H Liu… - Waste Management & …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Various products made from biodegradable polymers have been increasing rapidly in the
market since the use of non-biodegradable materials has been banned, particularly for the …

[HTML][HTML] Electrospun PHB/chitosan composite fibrous membrane and its degradation behaviours in different pH conditions

Y Zhou, Y Li, D Li, Y Yin, F Zhou - Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Peripheral nerve injury (PNI) is a neurological disorder that causes more than 9 million
patients to suffer from dysfunction of moving and sensing. Using biodegradable polymers to …