Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Influence of Programming and Recovery Parameters on Compressive Behaviors of 4D Printed Bio?compatible PVC?PCL Blends
26/04/2024 -
This paper introduces a new class of bio?compatible shape memory polymers (SMPs) through blending PVC and PCL. The compressive shape?memory behaviors of 4D?printed SMP PVC with 5 and 10%wt of PCL are...
Development of Anisotropic Electrically Conductive GNP?Reinforced PCL?Collagen Scaffold for Enhanced Neurogenic Differentiation under Electrical Stimulation
25/04/2024 -
This study dealt with developing cost?effective electroconductive scaffolds integrating carboxy functionalized graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) into a Polycaprolactone (PCL)?collagen matrix. Utilizing...
Investigating the impact of laser polishing parameters on surface roughness, mass ablation rate, and optical transmittance of 3D?printed PLA substrates
25/04/2024 -
The interaction between the outer layer of PVDF and the shell interface enhances the crystallization of the outer layer PVDF, thereby improving the overall piezoelectric properties of the fiber....
Development of binary and ternary polyester shape memory blends for additive manufacturing
26/04/2024 -
Abstract The goal of this work was to create shape memory polymer blends for the additive manufacturing technology of fused filament fabrication. An iterative approach was taken...
Evaluating Agility in Pre-Adolescent Basketball: A Comparative Analysis of CODAT, IAT, and RAT
29/04/2024 -
Background: In basketball, agility is essential, characterized by the ability to change direction swiftly and accelerate. Traditional tests like the Illinois Agility Test (IAT) and the Reactive...
Selected Useful Properties of Polylactide Films Containing Nisaplin and Natamax
28/04/2024 -
In this article, we present polymer materials consisting of polylactide (PLA) and nisaplin (N), as well as PLA and natamax (X). These materials were obtained using the solvent method and tested by...
High-Temperature Polylactic Acid Proves Reliable and Safe for Manufacturing 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Instruments in Pediatric Orthopedics—Results from over 80 Personalized Devices Employed in 47 Surgeries
26/04/2024 -
(1) Background: Orthopedic surgery has been transformed by 3D-printed personalized instruments (3DP-PSIs), which enhance precision and reduce complications. Hospitals are adopting in-house 3D...
Predicting Mechanical Properties of Polymer Materials Using Rate-Dependent Material Models: Finite Element Analysis of Bespoke Upper Limb Orthoses
26/04/2024 -
Three-dimensional printing—especially with fused deposition modeling (FDM)—is widely used in the medical field as it enables customization. FDM is versatile owing to the...
Performance of Recycled Polylactic Acid/Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate Blends
28/04/2024 -
Blends of polylactic acid (PLA) with amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate (aPHA) are less brittle than neat PLA, thus enabling their use as biodegradable packaging. This work investigated the impact of...
Mechanical and Rheological Evaluation of Polyester-Based Composites Containing Biochar
28/04/2024 -
The use of biodegradable polymers as matrices in composites gives a wide range of applications, especially in niche areas. The assessment of the effect of the filler content on the change of...
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Dynamic Damage and Load Transfer of PBX Substitute Material under Low Velocity Impact
28/04/2024 -
The accidental initiation of explosives under mechanical loads has caused numerous catastrophic events. Therefore, the dynamic damage behavior of confined polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) must be...
Study on the Properties of PLA- and PP-Based Films for Food Applications Incorporating Orange Peel Extract from Agricultural by-Products
29/04/2024 -
The aim of this work was to develop active packaging based on polypropylene (PP) and polylactic acid (PLA) matrices using a high value by-product extracted from orange peel as an active compound for...
Enhanced Bone Healing in Critical-Sized Rabbit Femoral Defects: Impact of Helical and Alternate Scaffold Architectures
29/04/2024 -
This study investigates the effect of scaffold architecture on bone regeneration, focusing on 3D-printed polylactic acid–bioceramic calcium phosphate (PLA-bioCaP) composite scaffolds in...
The effect of filler loading, biological treatment, and bioplastic blend ratio on flexural and impact properties of blended bioplastic reinforced with spent coffee ground
27/04/2024 -
Biological treatment of spent coffee grounds using P. Chrysosporium and A. Niger.In this study, the mechanical and morphological characteristics of poly(hydroxyalkanoate) (PHA)/poly(lactic acid)...
Polycaprolactone-Based Composite Electrospun Nanofibers as Hybrid Biomaterial Systems Containing Hydroxyl- or Carboxylic Acid-Functionalized Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes
20/04/2024 -
Composite electrospun nanofibers based on polycaprolactone (PCL) have shown promise in various biomedical applications due to their unique properties. This study investigates the effects of...
Preparation, structure, and properties of biodegradable core?sheath composite fibers derived from poly (butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) and polylactic acid
23/04/2024 -
Fluorescence of EBS?g?MA/CDs NanocompositesAbstractCarbon dots (CDs) are an interesting nanomaterial due to their tunable photoluminescence and other functional properties. Herein, by introducing...
Volume Stability and Mechanical Properties of Cement Paste Containing Natural Fibers from Phragmites-Australis Plant at Elevated Temperature
21/04/2024 -
The utilization of bio-fiber materials in building components has become imperative for improving sustainability, controlling global warming, addressing environmental concerns, and enhancing concrete...
Direct Jet Co-Electrospinning of Spinal Cord-Mimicking Phantom for Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
24/04/2024 -
(1) Background: Spinal cord injuries and diseases necessitate sophisticated tools for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. However, the lack of reliable phantoms mimicking the complex structure...
Spin-Coating Fabrication Method of PDMS/NdFeB Composites Using Chitosan/PCL Coating
24/04/2024 -
This paper verified the possibility of applying chitosan and/or ferulic acid or polycaprolactone (PCL)-based coatings to polydimethylsiloxane/neodymium–iron–boron...
Characterization of Biodegradable Polymers for Porous Structure: Further Steps toward Sustainable Plastics
19/04/2024 -
Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental challenge, necessitating the investigation of bioplastics with reduced end-of-life impact. This study systematically characterizes four promising...
Optimization of Environment-Friendly and Sustainable Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Constructed Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS)-Based Gyroid Structures
22/04/2024 -
The demand for robust yet lightweight materials has exponentially increased in several engineering applications. Additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology have the ability to meet this demand...
