Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Investigating the miscibility of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/poly (lactic acid) mixtures through multi-scale simulation and experiments
02/06/2023 -
The processability and practical applications of poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) /poly (lactic acid) (PLA) blends are limited due to their lower miscibility. To investigate the...
The Effect of Preconditioning Temperature on Gas Permeability of Alkali-Activated Concretes
02/06/2023 -
Alkali-activated materials (AAM) are binders that are considered an eco-friendly alternative to conventional binders based on Portland cement. The utilization of industrial wastes such as fly ash...
Development of Alkali Activated Inorganic Foams Based on Construction and Demolition Wastes for Thermal Insulation Applications
30/05/2023 -
Nowadays, the construction industry is challenged not only by increasingly strict environmental regulations, but also by a shortage of raw materials and additives. It is critical to find new sources...
Enhancement of electrospun UHMWPE fiber performance through post?processing treatment
25/05/2023 -
The activation energy (Ea) of thermal degradation decreased with multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) concentration in the neat poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT)/MWCNT composites (a)...
Assessment of Dispersed Oil Sorption in Oily Wastewater onto Hydrophobized/Oleophilized Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Grains
27/05/2023 -
The discharge of untreated oily wastewater into the environment has serious impacts on human health, living nature, and ecosystems and leads to significant economic losses. Many engineering...
Effect of mixing strategy on thermal and mechanical properties of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/poly(lactic acid) incorporated with CaCO3 fillers
25/05/2023 -
Abstract In order to evaluate the effect of the combination of micro-sized calcium carbonate (MCC) and nano-sized calcium carbonate (NCC) on the performance of poly(butylene...
Preparation of AKD?coupled mica and research on the modification to poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate)/poly(propylene carbonate) composite films
24/05/2023 -
Mica is a variety of filler material with excellent barrier properties. In the present study, mica?AKD was successfully prepared by treating sericite mica surface with alkyl ketene dimer (AKD). The...
The Effect of Netting Bags on the Postharvest Quality, Bioactive and Nutritional Compounds, and the Spoilage Microorganisms Content of Bell Peppers
21/05/2023 -
The packaging nets used for bell peppers act as a form of protection. However, the manufacturing is based on polymers that cause serious environmental problems. The effects of nets made of...
Research on Properties of PBAT/CaCO3 Composite Films Modified with Titanate Coupling Agent
19/05/2023 -
High cost, low crystallinity, and low-melt strength limit the market application of the biodegradable material poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), which has become a major obstacle to...
Designing novel semi?aromatic polyesters with dimethyl 3,3??bibenzoate
10/05/2023 -
Polycondensation of regioisomeric dimethyl bibenzoates with a diverse array of aliphatic spacers provided novel polyesters with enhanced thermomechanical properties.Melt polycondensation of dimethyl...
Development of Bionanocomposite from Natural Polymer and Its Application in Wastewater Treatment and as an Antimicrobial Agent
12/04/2023 -
Abstract Bionanocomposites are the gifts to present and future generations and can be utilized to tackle the issues of environment and sustainability. Bionanocomposites are...
Synthesis and properties of biodegradable aliphatic–aromatic polyesters derived from 4?hydroxybenzaldehyde
08/05/2023 -
Anticorrosive waterborne polyurethane coating.AbstractThe uniform dispersion of hexagonal boron nitride (h?BN) in a waterborne polymer matrix remains a challenge in preparing waterborne uniform...
Preparation and Antimicrobial Characterization of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Kaolin Clay Biocomposites
29/03/2023 -
The biodegradable polymer poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) starts decomposing at room temperature. Kaolin clay (KO) was dispersed and blended into PBAT composites using a...
Physical, Mechanical, and Structural Properties of the Polylactide and Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT)-Based Biodegradable Polymer during Compost Storage
24/03/2023 -
Today, packaging is an integral part of any food product, preserving its quality and safety. The use of biodegradable packaging as an alternative to conventional polymers reduces the consumption of...
Processing, Characterization and Disintegration Properties of Biopolymers Based on Mater-Bi® and Ellagic Acid/Chitosan Coating
21/03/2023 -
Among the most promising synthetic biopolymers to replace conventional plastics in numerous applications is MaterBi® (MB), a commercial biodegradable polymer based on modified starch and...
Rheological and mechanical properties, heat resistance and hydrolytic degradation of poly(butylene succinate?co?adipate)/stereocomplex polylactide blends
17/03/2023 -
AbstractBlending poly(hydroxybutyrate?co?hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) and poly(butylene adipate?co? terephthalate) (PBAT) presents an effective approach to fabricate fully biodegradable polymer blends...
Gas permeation through polyethylene glycol/polytetramethylene glycol based polyurethane–silica mixed matrix membranes and interfacial morphology study via modeling approach
10/03/2023 -
Reduced OTR of PBAT by 31% with the addition of 20?wt% EVOH.Reduced WVTR of PBAT by 19% with the addition of 20?wt% of EVOH.Improved hydrolytic degradation of PBAT due to the presence of...
Preparation of high-performance PLA / PBAT blends with hierarchical structure by controlling distribution of oriented region
07/03/2023 -
Abstract PLA is a potential fully biodegradable material, but its poor toughness and heat resistance seriously limit its wide application. In this work, a strong and tough...
Performance Spectrum of Home-Compostable Biopolymer Fibers Compared to a Petrochemical Alternative
09/03/2023 -
Manufacturers of technical polymers must increasingly consider the degradability of their products due to the growing public interest in topics such as greenhouse gas emissions and microplastic...
Ecotoxicity of Single-Use Plastics to Earthworms
27/02/2023 -
The excessive use of plastics in recent years, especially so-called single-use plastics, has led to an incipient increase in the presence of this material in the soil. As soil is the essential...
New Biodegradable Materials for Re-Thought Packaging from Pre-Consumer Wastes by Controlling the Storage Time as Method to Increase the Mechanical Recycling Efficiency
10/02/2023 -
The influence of storage conditions on the mechanical recycling of pre-consumer waste (PRE-CW) from the manufacture of multilayer packaging films starting from starch compounds using a...
