[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in bio-based functional additives for polymers

V Marturano, A Marotta, SA Salazar, V Ambrogi… - Progress in Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Compatibilization of biopolymer blends: A review

G Fredi, A Dorigato - Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biopolymers from renewable bio-based resources provide a sustainable alternative to
petroleum-derived plastics, but limitations like brittleness and cost restrict applicability …

Polymer/metal composite 3D porous bone tissue engineering scaffolds fabricated by additive manufacturing techniques: A review

MM Zerankeshi, R Bakhshi, R Alizadeh - Bioprinting, 2022 - Elsevier
The employment of tissue engineering scaffolds in the reconstruction of the damaged bone
tissues has shown remarkable promise since they significantly facilitate the healing process …

[HTML][HTML] Biodegradable Biobased Polymers: A Review of the State of the Art, Challenges, and Future Directions

S Jha, B Akula, H Enyioma, M Novak, V Amin, H Liang - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Biodegradable biobased polymers derived from biomass (such as plant, animal, marine, or
forestry material) show promise in replacing conventional petrochemical polymers …

Sustainable fabrication of solvent resistant biodegradable cellulose membranes using green solvents

SM Kim, HYN Thi, J Kang, JS Hwang, SH Kim… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The paradigm of the polymer industry is confronting an inevitable transition from fossil-based
to bio-derived sources. The membrane-based separation process, generally regarded as a …

The impact of esterified nanofibrillated cellulose content on the properties of thermoplastic starch/PBAT biocomposite films through ball-milling

Y Kong, S Qian, Z Zhang, J Tian - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
To enhance the mechanical properties and interfacial compatibility of thermoplastic starch
(TPS) highly filled poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate)(PBAT) composite films, esterified …

Construction of Aramid Engineering Materials via Polymerization‐Induced para‐Aramid Nanofiber Hydrogel

C **e, ZX Guo, T Qiu, X Tuo - Advanced Materials, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The processing of poly (p‐phenylene terephthalamide)(PPTA) has long been a great
challenge. This work reports a simple “monomers‐nanofibers‐macroscopic product”(MNM) …

Study on characterization of mechanical, thermal properties, machinability and biodegradability of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites and its Applications …

BA Praveena, A Buradi, N Santhosh, VK Vasu… - Materials Today …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of unique different materials to current traditional alloys, metals and
artificial materials has been a hot topic in recent academic and industrial research activity …

Alternative optimization routes for improving the performance of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate)(PHB) based plastics

D Briassoulis, P Tserotas, IG Athanasoulia - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), comprising a broad range of bio-based polymeric materials,
are natural biodegradable polyesters formed by microorganisms. The simplest, best …

The influence of wood and basalt fibres on mechanical, thermal and hydrothermal properties of PLA composites

S Kuciel, K Mazur, M Hebda - Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2020 - Springer
In this study, biodegradable biocomposites based on polylactide with basalt fibres (BFs) or
wood fibres (WFs) of 7.5 or 15 wt% were prepared by injection moulding. Various tests …