Biopolymer composites: a review

B Aaliya, KV Sunooj, M Lackner - International Journal of Biobased …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
In spite of the fact that a prodigious portion of petroleum covers multitudinous products in the
commercial world, its non-biodegradable characteristic is an unenviable factor. The …

A review of poly (lactic acid)‐based materials for antimicrobial packaging

ISMA Tawakkal, MJ Cran, J Miltz… - Journal of food …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) can be synthesized from renewable bio‐derived monomers
and, as such, it is an alternative to conventional petroleum‐based polymers. Since PLA is a …

[HTML][HTML] Moisture-induced changes in the mechanical behavior of 3D printed polymers

AD Banjo, V Agrawal, ML Auad… - Composites Part C: Open …, 2022 - Elsevier
Commonly used 3D printing polymers, such as nylon and polylactic acid (PLA), can
experience significant material degradation when exposed to moisture and high …

Accelerated ageing of polylactide in aqueous environments: Comparative study between distilled water and seawater

M Deroiné, A Le Duigou, YM Corre, PY Le Gac… - … degradation and stability, 2014 - Elsevier
Pollution of nature by plastics is a major environmental problem and the challenge for the
future is to manage the lifetime of polymers better. The aim of this study is to establish a …

State of the art and future prospectives of poly (lactic acid) based blends and composites

VH Sangeetha, H Deka, TO Varghese… - Polymer …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
The finite availability of petroleum and environmental considerations has given emphasis on
the development of raw materials for polymers from renewable resources. Polymers from …

Bio-composites of cassava starch-green coconut fiber: Part II—Structure and properties

MG Lomelí-Ramírez, SG Kestur… - Carbohydrate …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Development of any new material requires its complete characterization to find
potential applications. In that direction, preparation of bio-composites of cassava starch …

Effect of kenaf fibre loading and thymol concentration on the mechanical and thermal properties of PLA/kenaf/thymol composites

ISMA Tawakkal, MJ Cran, SW Bigger - Industrial Crops and Products, 2014 - Elsevier
Composites of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) containing up to 40%(w/w) of kenaf fibre and up to
10%(w/w) of thymol were studied to evaluate the mechanical and thermal properties. These …

Kenaf/glass fiber‐reinforced polymer composites: Pioneering sustainable materials with enhanced mechanical and tribological properties

ABM Supian, MRM Asyraf, A Syamsir, Q Ma… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Hybrid kenaf/glass fiber reinforced polymer composites have emerged as promising
structural materials, garnering significant attention due to their unique blend of natural kenaf …

[PDF][PDF] Characterization of hydrolytic degradation of polylactic acid/rice hulls composites in water at different temperatures.

BS Ndazi, S Karlsson - Express Polymer Letters, 2011 - researchgate.net
Hydrolytic degradations of polylactic acid/rice hulls (PLA/RH) composites with various rice
hulls contents due to water absorptions at 23, 51 and 69 C were investigated by studying the …

Mechanical properties and water absorption behaviour of PLA and PLA/wood composites prepared by 3D printing and injection moulding

JV Ecker, A Haider, I Burzic, A Huber, G Eder… - Rapid Prototy** …, 2019 - emerald.com
Purpose This papers aims to study the influence of water absorption on the mechanical
properties of poly lactic acid (PLA) and PLA/Wood composites. Virgin PLA and PLA/Wood …