The recent interest in multifunctional materials with tailorable performances led to the
formulation of novel polymer blends, with enhanced properties with respect to traditional …

Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a polyester attracting growing interest every year in different
application fields, such as packaging, cosmetics, food, medicine, etc. Despite its significant …

Plasticized PLA plastic films are being increasingly used in, among others, packaging and
agriculture sectors in an attempt to address the rapid growth of municipal waste. The present …

The biodegradable biopolymer polylactic acid (PLA) has been used in the recent past in
single-use packaging as a suitable replacement for non-biodegradable fossil fuel-based …

Polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable polymer with low flexibility, is commonly plasticized
with small molecules like tributyl citrate (TBC) for film production. However, these …

Nowadays, plastic contamination worldwide is a concerning reality that can be addressed
with appropriate society education as well as looking for innovative polymeric alternatives …

New composite materials were developed with poly (lactide)(PLA) and Posidonia oceanica
fibers through reactive extrusion in the presence of dicumyl peroxide (DCP) and subsequent …

In this study, a new composite material is developed using a semi bio-based polypropylene
(bioPP) and micronized argan shell (MAS) byproducts. To improve the interaction between …

The study successfully developed thermoset materials utilizing acrylate epoxidized soybean
oil (AESO) and allyl cinnamate (ACIN) with tert-butyl peroxybenzoate (TBPB) as the initiator …

Research on bio-based plasticizers for polylactic acid (PLA), an environmentally friendly and
biodegradable polyester, has advanced due to the increasing focus on sustainable …