In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …

The high demand for plastic and polymeric materials which keeps rising every year makes
them important industries, for which sustainability is a crucial aspect to be taken into …

Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA), a biodegradable polyester produced from renewable
resources, is used for various applications (biomedical, packaging, textile fibers and …

In this study, we present the development of eco-friendly biocomposites composed of
polylactic acid (PLA) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), using melt extrusion and …

The manufacture of food packaging materials from food hydrocolloids has been widely
studied during the last decades and multiple alternatives have been investigated, with …

Reactive extrusion is a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly method to produce new
materials with enhanced performance properties. At present, reactive extrusion allows in-situ …

A flame retardant (FAFD) containing furan groups has been synthesized using furfuryl
amine, furaldehyde and 9, 10-dihydro-9-oxa− 10-phosphaphenanthrene 10-oxide and its …

The application of bamboo fibers (BFs) as a reinforcing filler in polylactic acid (PLA) is
hindered by their poor compatibility owing to the intrinsic hydrophilia of BFs and the …

Due to its high strength, high modulus, excellent clarity, good biodegradability and
biocompatibility, poly (lactic acid)(PLA), a bio-based thermoplastic polyester, has evolved …

Abstract Poly (3-hydroxy butyrate)(PHB), cellulose nano crystal (CNC) and a plasticizer
(TBC) are mixed together with PLLA with the aim to increase the elongation at break for use …