In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …

For the last decades, nanocomposites materials have been widely studied in the scientific
literature as they provide substantial properties enhancements, even at low nanoparticles …

In the present work polylactide (PLA)/15 wt% hydroxyapatite (HA) porous scaffolds with pre-
modeled structure were obtained by 3D-printing by fused filament fabrication. Composite …

There is growing interest in develo** bio-based polymers and innovative process
technologies that can reduce the dependence on fossil fuel and move to a sustainable …

Poly (lactic acid) is a biobased and compostable thermoplastic polyester that has rapidly
evolved into a competitive commodity material over the last decade. One key bottleneck in …

In this article, several applications of nanomaterials in food packaging and food safety are
reviewed, including: polymer/clay nanocomposites as high barrier packaging materials …

This review reports the promising prospects of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) based nanostructured
materials considering two of their main potential uses, packaging and tissue engineering …

In the large field of nanotechnology, polymer matrix based nanocomposites have become a
prominent area of current research and development. Exfoliated clay-based …

This review reports recent advances in the field of polymer–layered silicate nanocomposites.
These materials have attracted both academic and industrial attention because they exhibit …