Bioplastics

 

Bioplastics

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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Enhanced Mechanical Properties of Polylactic Acid/Poly(Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) Modified with Maleic Anhydride
14/02/2024 - An increase in plastic waste pollution and the strengthening of global environmental policies have heightened the need for research on biodegradable plastics. In this regard, polylactic acid (PLA)...
Effect of carbon black and chain extender on thermal, rheological and mechanical properties of full biodegradable PBAT/P34HB blends
06/02/2024 - Different carbon black (CB) contents on poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT)/poly(3?hydroxybutyrate?co?4?hydroxybutyrate) (P34HB) blends were prepared by melt blending using chain extender...
Development of extrusion blown films of poly(3?hydroxybutyrate?co?3?hydroxyvalerate) blends for flexible packaging
29/01/2024 - This work highlights the potential of biodegradable poly (butylene adipate?co?terphthalate) (PBAT) films incorporated with Montmorillonite particles (MMT) and halloysite nanotubes (HNT) for...
Enhanced Biodegradation Rate of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) Composites Using Reed Fiber
01/02/2024 - To enhance the degradability of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), reed fiber (RF) was blended with PBAT to create composite materials. In this study, a fifteen day degradation...
Biodegradable Nanocomposites Based on Blends of Poly(Butylene Adipate–Co–Terephthalate) (PBAT) and Thermoplastic Starch Filled with Montmorillonite (MMT): Physico-Mechanical Properties
23/01/2024 - Poly(butylene adipate–co–terephthalate) (PBAT) is widely used for production of biodegradable films due to its high elongation, excellent flexibility, and good...
Biocomposites of Cellulose Isolated from Coffee Processing By-Products and Incorporation in Poly(Butylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate) (PBAT) Matrix: An Overview
24/01/2024 - With its extensive production and consumption, the coffee industry generates significant amounts of lignocellulosic waste. This waste, primarily comprising coffee biomasses, is a potential source of...