[HTML][HTML] Challenges and new opportunities on barrier performance of biodegradable polymers for sustainable packaging

F Wu, M Misra, AK Mohanty - Progress in Polymer Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Biodegradable polymers have emerged as a subject of enormous scientific and industrial
interest due to their environmentally friendly compostability. For the benefit of the market …

Synthesis and biological application of polylactic acid

G Li, M Zhao, F Xu, B Yang, X Li, X Meng, L Teng… - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Over the past few decades, with the development of science and technology, the field of
biomedicine has rapidly developed, especially with respect to biomedical materials. Low …

Polymer/layered silicate nanocomposites: a review from preparation to processing

SS Ray, M Okamoto - Progress in polymer science, 2003 - Elsevier
A review is given of the academic and industrial aspects of the preparation, characterization,
materials properties, crystallization behavior, melt rheology, and processing of …

PLA composites: From production to properties

M Murariu, P Dubois - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid) or polylactide (PLA), a biodegradable polyester produced from renewable
resources, is used for various applications (biomedical, packaging, textile fibers and …

Polymer nanocomposites—a comparison between carbon nanotubes, graphene, and clay as nanofillers

M Bhattacharya - Materials, 2016 - mdpi.com
Nanofilled polymeric matrices have demonstrated remarkable mechanical, electrical, and
thermal properties. In this article we review the processing of carbon nanotube, graphene …

Current status of biobased and biodegradable food packaging materials: Impact on food quality and effect of innovative processing technologies

J Nilsen‐Nygaard, EN Fernández… - … reviews in food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Fossil‐based plastic materials are an integral part of modern life. In food packaging, plastics
have a highly important function in preserving food quality and safety, ensuring adequate …

Biodegradable polymers and their layered silicate nanocomposites: in greening the 21st century materials world

SS Ray, M Bousmina - Progress in materials science, 2005 - Elsevier
This review aims at highlighting on recent developments in preparation, characterization,
properties, crystallization behaviors, melt rheology, processing, and future applications …

Nano-biocomposites: biodegradable polyester/nanoclay systems

P Bordes, E Pollet, L Avérous - Progress in Polymer Science, 2009 - Elsevier
In the recent years, bio-based products have raised great interest since sustainable
development policies tend to expand with the decreasing reserve of fossil fuel and the …

Natural biopolymer-based nanocomposite films for packaging applications

JW Rhim, PKW Ng - Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2007 - Taylor & Francis
Concerns on environmental waste problems caused by non-biodegradable petrochemical-
based plastic packaging materials as well as the consumer's demand for high quality food …

Nanoscale particles for polymer degradation and stabilization—trends and future perspectives

AP Kumar, D Depan, NS Tomer, RP Singh - Progress in polymer science, 2009 - Elsevier
The field of nanoscience and nanotechnology is extending the applications of physics,
chemistry, biology, engineering and technology into previously unapproached infinitesimal …