Bioplastics
Bioplastics
The influence of polycaprolactone content on the surface properties of polyurethane networks
02/12/2023 -
Pro?oxidants promote biodegradation and disintegration.AbstractBiodegradable polymers are gaining momentum to resolve the globally acknowledged plastic waste problem. Understanding, characterizing,...
The Influence of Disused ZSM-5 on the Performance of Phosphogypsum-Based Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
02/12/2023 -
Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 (ZSM-5) is a commonly spent catalyst in the petrochemical industry; and phosphogypsum (PG) is a kind of industrial waste produced in the process of phosphoric acid production....
Epoxidized canola oil as an environmentally friendly compatibilizer for blending poly(lactic acid) and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)
30/11/2023 -
Abstract Blends of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) are biodegradable polymers with opposite, yet complementary, physical and thermal...
Prevalence of Salmonella in Eggs from Conventional and Cage-Free Egg Production Systems and the Role of Consumers in Reducing Household Contamination
28/11/2023 -
Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne disease worldwide, usually related to contaminated poultry or poultry products, such as eggs. Since egg contamination with Salmonella depends on...
Physicochemical Properties of Granular and Gelatinized Lotus Rhizome Starch with Varied Proximate Compositions and Structural Characteristics
30/11/2023 -
As a traditional and popular dietary supplement, lotus rhizome starch (LRS) has health benefits for its many nutritional components and is especially suitable for teenagers and seniors. In this...
Bio-Based PLA/PBS/PBAT Ternary Blends with Added Nanohydroxyapatite: A Thermal, Physical, and Mechanical Study
30/11/2023 -
The physical and mechanical properties of novel bio-based polymer blends of polylactic acid (PLA), poly(butylene succinate) (PBS), and poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) with various...
The Composition and Performance of Iron Ore Tailings in Steel Slag-Based Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
25/11/2023 -
Iron ore tailings (IOTs) are byproducts of the iron mining industry that have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential for comprehensive utilization. This study...
Influence of scutellaria baicalensis extract on the thermo?oxidative and composting stability of poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate)
15/11/2023 -
Scutellaria baicalensis extract (SBE) modified poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) composites prepared by melt?blending technology exhibited improved thermal oxidation stability and...
Air filtration performance of nanofiber membranes with different morphologies produced by green electrospinning
10/11/2023 -
Strategical distribution of nanofiller into polymer matrix to achieve low electrical percolation Threshold.AbstractIonic liquid is increasingly being used as a chemical modulator of multi?walled...
A crosslinked waterborne poly(urethane?urea) oligomer enables mechanically strong waterborne polyacrylate–poly(urethane?urea) hybrid films with superior film?forming ability
02/11/2023 -
Ternary blends of PBS, PBAT, and TPS in the production of biodegradable films.AbstractResearch to replace synthetic polymers with biodegradable polymers is on the rise because common plastics have...
Approaches to Control Crazing Deformation of PHA-Based Biopolymeric Blends
26/10/2023 -
The mechanical behavior of polymer materials is heavily influenced by a phenomenon known as crazing. Crazing is a precursor to damage and leads to the formation of cracks as it grows in both...
Biodegradability Assessment of Prickly Pear Waste–Polymer Fibers under Soil Composting
20/10/2023 -
Nowadays, solving the problems associated with environmental pollution is of special interest. Therefore, in this work, the morphology and thermal and mechanical properties of extruded fibers based...
Biodegradable nanocomposites prepared from poly(butylene adipate terephthalate) and silver nanoparticles for applications as disposable medical equipments
12/10/2023 -
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as reducing and stabilizing agent. AgNPs were then embedded in a biodegradable poly(butylene adipate terephthalate) (PBAT)...
Preparation and Characterization of Polycarbonate-Based Blend System with Favorable Mechanical Properties and 3D Printing Performance
12/10/2023 -
Recently, material extrusion (MEX) 3D printing technology has attracted extensive attention. However, some high-performance thermoplastic polymer resins, such as polycarbonate (PC), cannot be...
Compatibilizing Biodegradable Poly(lactic Acid)/Polybutylene Adipate-co-terephthalate Blends via Reactive Graphene Oxide for Screw-Based 3D Printing
04/10/2023 -
Vinyl-functionalized graphene oxide (VGO) was used as a reactive compatibilizer to prepare poly(lactic acid)/polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PLA/PBAT) blends. The linear rheological and...
Preparation and properties of vermiculite modified by triphenylbutylphosphonium bromide and PBAT composite film
28/09/2023 -
The picture shows composite preparation process. In this study, quaternary phosphonium salt (P4) was prepared, and vermiculite (VMT) was modified by P4. The P4@VMT/poly (butylene...
Effect of chain extender on the morphological, rheological and mechanical properties of biodegradable blends from PBAT and P34HB
28/09/2023 -
Abstract The inherent shortcomings of fully biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) copolyesters including low strength, modulus, and melt viscoelasticity...
Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable and photocrosslinkable multi?block poly(ether?ester): Molecular?weight and component of the polyethylene glycol segment dependence
24/09/2023 -
AbstractDue to similar processing and mechanical properties, poly(butylene adipate?co?terephthalate) (PBAT) is expected to be a fully?biodegradable alternative to low?density polyethylene (LDPE)...
Effects of Starch Molecular Structure and Physicochemical Properties on Eating Quality of Indica Rice with Similar Apparent Amylose and Protein Contents
22/09/2023 -
It is important to clarify the effects of starch fine structure and protein components on the eating quality of indica rice. In this study, seven indica rice varieties with similar apparent amylose...
Study on Synthesis and Properties of Oxybis Benzoic Aromatic Polyesters
20/09/2023 -
Abstract A series of oxybis benzoic aromatic polyesters were prepared by a two-step polymerization method of esterification and polycondensation, using 4,4'-oxybis(benzoic acid)...
Toughening Enhancement Mechanism and Performance Optimization of Castor-Oil-Based Polyurethane Cross-Linked Modified Polybutylene Adipate/Terephthalate Composites
18/09/2023 -
In this study, polyol castor oil (CO) and toluene-2,4-diisocyanate (TDI) were selected to modify PBAT, and castor-oil-based polyurethane (COP) was produced in a PBAT matrix using melt-blending and...
