This review paper presents an overview of the state of the art on process-induced
degradation of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and the relative importance of different processing …

The assessment of the extent of degradation of polymer molecules during processing via
conventional (eg, extrusion and injection molding) and emerging (eg, additive …

Kenaf fiber has recently garnered exponential interest as reinforcement in composite
materials across diverse industries owing to its superior mechanical attributes, ease of …

Polylactic acid (PLA) and cellulose acetate (CA) as biodegradable polymers are being
highly exploited in the development of innovative materials across several industrial sectors …

The application of plant-based by-products from the food industry as minimally processed
functional fillers for polymeric composites is an increasingly popular trend among …

The present study investigates the feasibility of utilizing polylactic acid (PLA) and PLA-based
natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) in mechanical recycling. A conical twin screw …

Despite the advantages of polylactide (PLA), its inadequate UV-shielding and gas-barrier
properties undermine its wide application as a flexible packaging film for perishable items …

Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is a biobased polyester with ever-growing applications in the fields of
packaging and medicine. Despite its popularity, it suffers from inherent brittleness, a very …

To reduce the degradation of polylactic acid (PLA) during processing, which reduces the
molecular weight of PLA and its properties, prior studies have recommended low processing …

This work aims to describe the coffee silverskin effect as a lignocellulosic waste filler for high-
density polyethylene (HDPE) composites development. The main task was to determine …