Physical and mechanical properties of PLA, and their functions in widespread applications—A comprehensive review
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 …
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …
Lifetime prediction of biodegradable polymers
The determination of the safe working life of polymer materials is important for their
successful use in engineering, medicine and consumer-goods applications. An …
successful use in engineering, medicine and consumer-goods applications. An …
Recycling of waste from polymer materials: An overview of the recent works
Polymer recycling is a way to reduce environmental problems caused by polymeric waste
accumulation generated from day-to-day applications of polymer materials such packaging …
accumulation generated from day-to-day applications of polymer materials such packaging …
Studies on durability of sustainable biobased composites: a review
Global concerns over environmental issues have led to a tremendous growth in sustainable
materials emerging from biobased plastics and their composites (biocomposites). This class …
materials emerging from biobased plastics and their composites (biocomposites). This class …
Nanoindentation in polymer nanocomposites
AM Díez-Pascual, MA Gómez-Fatou, F Ania… - Progress in Materials …, 2015 - Elsevier
This article reviews recent literature on polymer nanocomposites using advanced
indentation techniques to evaluate the surface mechanical properties down to the nanoscale …
indentation techniques to evaluate the surface mechanical properties down to the nanoscale …
[HTML][HTML] An airborne remote sensing case study of synthetic hydrocarbon detection using short wave infrared absorption features identified from marine-harvested …
The abundance and distribution of plastic debris in natural waters is largely unknown due to
limited comprehensive monitoring. Here, optical properties of dry and wet marine-harvested …
limited comprehensive monitoring. Here, optical properties of dry and wet marine-harvested …
Effect of cellulose and lignin on disintegration, antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of PLA active films
This study reports the effects on antimicrobial, antioxidant, migration and disintegrability
activities of ternary nanocomposite films based on poly (lactic acid) incorporating two …
activities of ternary nanocomposite films based on poly (lactic acid) incorporating two …
Control of thermal degradation of polylactide (PLA)-clay nanocomposites using chain extenders
The control of thermal degradation of polylactide (PLA) during processing is still a challenge
for the industry. In addition, the presence of an organically modified clay intensifies the rate …
for the industry. In addition, the presence of an organically modified clay intensifies the rate …
Accelerated weathering of poly (lactic acid) and its biocomposites: A review
Abstract Currently, poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and its natural fiber biocomposites have a growing
interest as a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to conventional polymers. Their …
interest as a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to conventional polymers. Their …
Effect of processing conditions and lignin content on thermal, mechanical and degradative behavior of lignin nanoparticles/polylactic (acid) bionanocomposites …
Polylactic (acid) bionanocomposites filled with 0, 1 and 3 wt.% of lignin nanoparticles (LNPs)
were produced by means of two processing techniques, melt extrusion (E-PLA) and solvent …
were produced by means of two processing techniques, melt extrusion (E-PLA) and solvent …