Bioplastics

 

Bioplastics

FDM 3D Printing and Properties of PBAT/PLA Blends
18/04/2024 - Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) has been widely used in fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing. In order to improve its comprehensive properties in 3D printing, in this study, 0-40% content...
Reduction of Typical Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Mobile Gene Elements in Sewage Sludge During Sludge Bioleaching with Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans
- Sewage sludge was considered a critical reservoir for the propagation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and its treatment and disposal were important for the environment and human health. This...
Poly(Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate)/Polylactic Acid/Tetrapod-Zinc Oxide Whisker Composite Films with Antibacterial Properties
10/04/2024 - Biodegradable composite films comprising of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), polylactic acid (PLA), and tetrapod-zinc oxide (T-ZnO) whisker were prepared by a melt-extrusion and blow...
An Innovative Passive Noise Control Technique for Environmental Protection: An Experimental Study in Explosion Noise Attenuation
11/04/2024 - Passive noise control techniques are an effective way of mitigating environmental noise pollution caused by industrial activities, assisting with long-term sustainability in workplace health and...
Simplified Model Study of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry Flexible Connection Infilled Frames with Basalt Fiber Grating Strips
08/04/2024 - Infilled walls and frames typically employ closely spaced rigid connection, which, under seismic actions, can lead to adverse effects such as amplified seismic responses, overall torsion, and the...
Bioactive materials?coated polybutylene?adipate?co?terephthalate 3D?printed scaffolds for application in the bone tissues engineering
04/04/2024 - Bone tissue engineering (BTE) is a biomedical area that develops scaffolds capable of mimicking and repairing damage on bone tissue. For this, a popular and nonexpensive 3D printing technique named...
An assessment of the role of nanosilica in thermal/thermo?oxidative degradation mechanism of poly(lactic acid)/polybutylene adipate terephthalate blend nanocomposites
04/04/2024 - As a packaging materials candidate, based on a polylactic acid/ polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PLA/PBAT) blends (90/10 and 75/25 wt/wt) containing 1, 3, and 5 phr hydrophilic (HPL) and...
Preparation and Mechanical Properties of PBAT/Silanized Cellulose Composites
02/04/2024 - Polybutylene adipate-terephthalate (PBAT) is a fully biodegradable polyester, which has been proven to be the most suitable alternative to traditional plastics. However, due to the low strength of...
Ultra?strong and biodegradable nanocomposite fibers of poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate)/cellulose nanocrystal prepared by dry?jet wet spinning
30/03/2024 - Preparation of ultra?strong and biodegradable nanocomposite fibers of PBAT/CNC.Fiber?based products constitute a significant portion of plastic waste and cause environmental damage. In particular,...
Cooked Rice Textural Properties and Starch Physicochemical Properties from New Hybrid Rice and Their Parents
28/03/2024 - Although great progress has been made in the development of hybrid rice with increased yield, challenges for the improvement of grain quality still remain. In this study, the textural properties of...
Effect of angular variation and in vitro degradation on mechanical properties of PBAT 3D scaffolds
20/03/2024 - A facile and efficient in situ precuring?supercritical CO2 foaming technology is proposed to fabricate silicone rubber foam with a tunable cell structure and uniform cell structure. In situ...
Special interface structure and properties for compatible packaging film from biodegradable poly (butylene adipate?co?terephthalate)/corn starch composite
20/03/2024 - Compatibility mechanise.Starch is an environmentally friendly, renewable, green resource and an ideal alternative to polymers from petroleum resources. The preparation of high?performance poly...
Improvement of mechanical and thermal expansion properties of pectinase treatment plant fiber reinforced starch/PBAT composites
15/03/2024 - The preparation of starch/PBAT composite, using two types of plant fibers such as coconut coir and bamboo fibers with pectinase treatment.This study discussed the impact of pectinase treatment on the...
Performance improvement of poly(butylene adipate-butylene terephthalate) based nanocomposites modified by the cooperation of nano montmorillonite and ionic liquid
05/03/2024 - Abstract 1-hexadecyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid (IL) and sodium montmorillonite nanoclay (MMT) were used collaboratively to improve the properties of...
Effect of Na2CO3 Replacement Quantity and Activator Modulus on Static Mechanical and Environmental Behaviours of Alkali-Activated-Strain-Hardening-Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
04/03/2024 - The application of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) shows promise in reducing carbon emissions within the construction industry. However, the pursuit of enhanced performance of AAC has led to a...
Physical Stability of Lotus Seed and Lily Bulb Beverage: The Effects of Homogenisation on Particle Size Distribution, Microstructure, Rheological Behaviour, and Sensory Properties
01/03/2024 - The lotus seed and lily bulb beverage (LLB) has a problem with solid particle sedimentation. To address this issue, LLB was homogenised twice at different pressures (0~100 MPa) using a homogeniser....
Biopolymer composites based on ultrasound/plasma?modified fiber waste and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT): Physicochemical and functional performance
02/03/2024 - Proposed mechanism of interaction between PBAT matrix and modifed AF.A strategy for a circular economy is to reuse and modify agricultural wastes through green methodologies, which can be employed...
Development of poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) composites with high thermal oxidation stability using Chrysanthemum morifolium extract as a natural additive
24/02/2024 - Poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) composites were prepared through melt blending using PBAT as the polymer matrix and C. morifolium extract as a natural antioxidant, showing improved...
Kinetic migration of PBS and PBSA biopolymers prepared by cast film extrusion and biaxial stretching: A combined experimental and modeling approach
21/02/2024 - Reactive extrusion of polylactide (PLA)/poly (butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) blends with a high PLA content of 90?wt% enables the production of biodegradable polymeric materials exhibiting...
Equation of State of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete–Oedometric Testing
19/02/2024 - This paper aims at investigating the triaxial behavior of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) under extremely high pressures, and experimentally determine Equation of State (EOS) for several different...