[HTML][HTML] Polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposite: Processing, additive manufacturing and advanced applications
Over recent years, enthusiasm towards the manufacturing of biopolymers has attracted
considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening …
considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening …
[HTML][HTML] Micro-and nanocellulose in polymer composite materials: A review
The high demand for plastic and polymeric materials which keeps rising every year makes
them important industries, for which sustainability is a crucial aspect to be taken into …
them important industries, for which sustainability is a crucial aspect to be taken into …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
[HTML][HTML] Potential of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites in sandwich structures: A review on its mechanical properties
The interest in using natural fiber reinforced composites is now at its highest. Numerous
studies have been conducted due to their positive benefits related to environmental issues …
studies have been conducted due to their positive benefits related to environmental issues …
[HTML][HTML] Physical properties of thermoplastic starch derived from natural resources and its blends: a review
Thermoplastic starch composites have attracted significant attention due to the rise of
environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer …
environmental pollutions induced by the use of synthetic petroleum-based polymer …
Effect of hydrolysis time on the morphological, physical, chemical, and thermal behavior of sugar palm nanocrystalline cellulose (Arenga pinnata (Wurmb.) Merr)
Sugar palm nanocrystalline celluloses (SPNCCs) were isolated from sugar palm fiber (SPF).
In this study, acid hydrolysis (60 wt.%) at different reaction times (30, 45, and 60 min) was …
In this study, acid hydrolysis (60 wt.%) at different reaction times (30, 45, and 60 min) was …
[HTML][HTML] Antimicrobial activities of starch-based biopolymers and biocomposites incorporated with plant essential oils: A review
Recently, many scientists and polymer engineers have been working on eco-friendly
materials for starch-based food packaging purposes, which are based on biopolymers, due …
materials for starch-based food packaging purposes, which are based on biopolymers, due …
[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on advanced sustainable woven natural fibre polymer composites
Over the last decade, the progressive application of natural fibres in polymer composites has
had a major effect in alleviating environmental impacts. Recently, there is a growing interest …
had a major effect in alleviating environmental impacts. Recently, there is a growing interest …
[HTML][HTML] Nanocellulose reinforced thermoplastic starch (TPS), polylactic acid (PLA), and polybutylene succinate (PBS) for food packaging applications
Synthetic plastics are severely detrimental to the environment because non-biodegradable
plastics do not degrade for hundreds of years. Nowadays, these plastics are very commonly …
plastics do not degrade for hundreds of years. Nowadays, these plastics are very commonly …
[HTML][HTML] Biobased composites from agro-industrial wastes and by-products
The greater awareness of non-renewable natural resources preservation needs has led to
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …
the development of more ecological high-performance polymeric materials with new …