Starch-based isocyanate-and non-isocyanate polyurethane hybrids: A review on synthesis, performance and biodegradation

NL Tai, M Ghasemlou, R Adhikari, B Adhikari - Carbohydrate polymers, 2021 - Elsevier
The challenges related to the persistence of plastics in natural ecosystems fostered strong
interest in develo** biodegradable bioplastics. Among natural biopolymers, starch gained …

Water vapor transport properties of polyurethane films for packaging of respiring foods

D Turan - Food Engineering Reviews, 2021 - Springer
Thermoplastic polyurethane (PU) polymers with different chemical compositions were
synthesized and casted to films, and their water vapor barrier properties at different range of …

Optimizing interfacial adhesion in PBAT/PLA nanocomposite for biodegradable packaging films

S Qiu, Y Zhou, GIN Waterhouse, R Gong, J ** shape memory polymers (SMPs) with high transition temperature (T trans), good
toughness and good processability (low molding temperature and solvent-free) is still a …

Food packaging technology considerations for designers: Attending to food, consumer, manufacturer, and environmental issues

D Turan, BM Keukens… - … Reviews in Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Food packaging is essential for preserving food safety and quality while also addressing
environmental concerns. Designers are at the forefront of develo** packaging solutions …

Bio-Based Polyurethane Composites with Adjustable Fluorescence and Ultraviolet Shielding for Anti-Counterfeiting and Ultraviolet Protection

M Zhai, T Shou, D Yin, Z Chen, Y Wu… - … Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Polyurethane and its composites play an important role in innovative packing materials
including anticounterfeiting and ultraviolet protection, however, they are mainly derived from …

Perspectives of bio-nanocomposites for food packaging applications

D Turan, G Gunes, A Kilic - Bionanocomposites for packaging applications, 2018 - Springer
There is an increasing concern on the environmental issues related to petroleum-based
plastics as packaging materials. Therefore, the interest for biodegradable packaging …