Bioplastics

 

Bioplastics

Functionalization of poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) and its compatibilizing effect on PBAT/thermoplastic starch blends
10/09/2024 - The combination of simulation and experiment work are applied in the PLA composites. Melting point and compression strength improved with the addition of TiO2. The chain mobility, foaming...
Changes in soil properties and microbial activity unveil the distinct impact of polyethylene and biodegradable microplastics on chromium uptake by peanuts
26/08/2024 - Microplastics (MPs) are emerging persistent pollutants, and heavy metals are typical environmental pollutants, with their coexistence potentially compounding pollution and ecological risks....
3D printing cross?scale mold for manufacturing micromixers
25/08/2024 - Comparison of the experimental and theoretical data for the tensile strength of PLA/PBAT blends containing (a) HPB and (b) HPL NS particles.AbstractThe effect of incorporating different percentages...
Research insight into the change of aggregation structure of BOPP films and its influence on electrical properties under accelerated thermal aging
15/08/2024 - Incorporating appropriate amount of PEW into PLA/PBAT blends will not only enhance the compatibility between PLA and PBAT, but also extend the penetration path of water and oxygen molecules....
The influence of the molecular structure of binary block?type styrene?butadiene rubber on dynamic mechanical properties under normal and high?pressure conditions
15/08/2024 - Scanning electron micrograph of the composite cross?sectionAbstractPolymer waste in the environment is a more and more serious problem for nature. Therefore, the industry is increasingly interested...
Catalyst? and Solvent?Free Upcycling of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) Waste to Biodegradable Plastics
04/08/2024 - An optimal approach without the need for additional catalysts or solvents for the upcycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) waste is reported. Specifically, bio?based hydrogenated dimer acids...
Automated screening of precipitation polymerizations and evaluation using image recognition for divinylbenzene and methacrylic acid
16/07/2024 - Enhancing Hydrophobicity of PBAT Composites Through Nanocellulose Acetylation.AbstractNanocellulose?reinforced composites hold great promise for outperforming the original polymer matrix by offering...
The IncC and IncX1 resistance plasmids present in multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli strains isolated from poultry manure in Poland
15/07/2024 - The study describes the whole-genome sequencing of two antibiotic-resistant representative Escherichia coli strains, isolated from poultry manure in 2020. The samples were obtained from a...
Flexible and recyclable thermally conductive phase change composites with shape stability
03/07/2024 - Preparation of antimicrobial composites based on starch and PBAT.AbstractAntimicrobial degradable materials are pivotal in enhancing food safety, mitigating plastic pollution, and advancing...
Vanillin based phthalonitrile and acetylene bifunctional resins
27/06/2024 - Evolution of polybutylene adipate terephthalate foam morphology after undergoing five consecutive extrusion cycles followed by foaming, showing pore distribution and SEM representative images,...
Rapidly photocrosslinkable modified PF?127 hydrogels for treatment of hemorrhage
21/06/2024 - A series of poly(ethylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PEAT) copolyesters with excellent mechanical and degradation properties were synthesized by one?step melt polycondensation. By adjusting the...
Genetic features of BEL-1-producing and KPC-2-producing E. coli from hospital wastewater: human source or sewages adaptation
24/06/2024 - Hospital sewage is an ecosystem that facilitates the transfer of antibiotic and heavy metal resistance genes and the interaction of human and environmental bacteria. In this environment, we have...
The Properties of Tannery Waste Addition as a Filler Based on Two Types of Polymer Matrices: Poly(Butylene Adipate?Co?Terephthalate) (PBAT) and Poly(Butylene Succinate) (PBS)
26/05/2023 - Wet blue leather is a waste produced by the leather industry. It is a difficult waste product to dispose of, and if not disposed of properly, it will affect the environment and cause toxicity....
Design of PVDF hollow fiber membranes with stable crystalline and porous structure by solvent?free method
21/05/2024 - Tough bilayer thermo?responsive hydrogel actuator was fabricated, which possesses fast actuating velocity and large bending angle.AbstractHydrogel actuators usually suffer from the poor mechanical...
Synthesis of a highly efficient charring agent and its application to intumescent flame?retardant coatings for 3D?printed polypropylene parts
07/05/2024 - FDM/3D printing of PBAT with different filament orientations.AbstractThe customization of polymeric prototypes is available to meet the specific needs of individual patients, considering tissue...
Highly efficient reactive compatibilization of biodegradable PBAT/EVOH blend by pMDI
07/05/2024 - Photocatalyatic Mechanism of PANI/KNO Composites.AbstractPolyaniline?potassium doped nickel oxide nanocomposites (PANI/KNO) were efficiently synthesized via an in situ chemical oxidation method,...
Algae infused enhancement of PBAT stiffness: Investigating the influence of algae content on mechanical and thermal properties
09/05/2024 - Piperazine pyrophosphate and aluminum diethylphosphinate exhibit synergistic flame retardant effects when combined with ??cyclodextrin. The formation of P?N?C and P?C?N type flame retardants and the...
Anti?fouling capacity enhancement of thin?film composite polyamide membrane by chitosan graft polymerization methods
04/05/2024 - Enhancing the mechanical and foaming properties of PBAT/P4HB blends through the addition of P4HB?g?GMA compatibilizer.AbstractPoly(butylene?adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) is recognized for its...
Effect of screw speed in compounding of poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate)/thermoplastic starch blends and their processability by cast extrusion
25/04/2024 - Blends of bio?polyesters cover a wide percentage of the market share and possess properties comparable to the ones of conventional polymers. Poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) is a...
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...
Preparation and properties of poly (butylene?adipate?co?terephthalate) /thermoplastic hydroxypropyl starch films
25/04/2024 - Poly(butylene?adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) is currently the most widely used and versatile petroleum?based fully biodegradable polyester, drawing extensive attention from researchers. However,...