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The Role of Cold Atmospheric Plasma in Surface Modification and Adhesion Behavior of Polypropylene/Flax Biocomposites

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 12, Page 11187-11199, 20 June 2026.
Effects of plasma surface treatment on adhesive bonding of PP/flax biocomposites. ABSTRACT The emphasis on environmental sustainability has accelerated the adoption of biocomposites as alternatives to synthetic composites. However, their low surface energy may limit adhesion in bonding applications.
Asil Ayaz, Kutlay Sever, Gizem Dilara Özdemir, Utku Kürşat Ercan   +3 more
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On the Mechanical and Thermal Behavior of PLA, PBAT, and PHBV‐Based Ternary Blends and the Effect of Short Flax Fibers as Reinforcing Agents

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 12, Page 11409-11428, 20 June 2026.
Preparation and testing of biodegradable polymer ternary blends and composites with short flax fibres. ABSTRACT Bioplastics offer environmental benefits but they are costly and exhibit lower mechanical and thermal performance compared to fossil‐based counterparts. Poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) exhibits high ductility but relatively low
Alessia Pantaleoni, Irene Bavasso, Maria Paola Bracciale, Claudia Sergi, Pietro Russo, Jacopo Tirillò, Fabrizio Sarasini   +6 more
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From Agri‐Waste to Heavy‐Duty Packaging: Upcycling Tomato Processing By‐Products Into Sustainable Bio‐Composite Polymeric Films

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 23, June 15, 2026.
From tomato sauce waste to sustainable packaging: tomato processing by‐products are upcycled as fillers in biodegradable polymers and processed through blown film extrusion to fabricate heavy‐duty bags, enabling a circular and value‐added use of agri‐food residues.
Francesco Paolo La Mantia, Marco Cascone, Giuseppe Balsamo, Augusto Balloni, Maria Clara Citarrella   +4 more
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Preparation and Characterization of Biocomposite Films with Enhanced Oxygen Barrier and Antioxidant Properties Based on Polylactide and Extracts from Coffee Silverskin

Molecules
In the food packaging industry, significant efforts have been dedicated to addressing the pressing market demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable products.
Argyri-Ioanna Petaloti, Adamantini Paraskevopoulou, Dimitris S. Achilias   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The study of chemical modifications on the properties of soy protein isolate (SPI) / kapok husk (KH) biocomposite films for agriculture applications

, 2023
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials EngineeringIn this research, the utilization of kapok husk (KH) as a filler in soy protein isolate (SPI) was studied to replace the plastic and petroleum based polymer films for packaging.
Ramyah Kalai Chelvie, Pani Sellivam
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Evaluation of Mechanical, Thermal, Rheological, and Biocompatibility Properties of Additively Manufactured Metal‐Reinforced Biocomposites Optimized by Reinforcement Ratios and Printing Parameters

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 11, Page 10258-10281, 10 June 2026.
Schematic illustration of PLA/316L stainless steel composite filament production via fused deposition modeling, demonstrating the trade‐off between stainless steel content, mechanical enhancement, and biocompatibility. ABSTRACT Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable thermoplastic widely used in biomedical devices; however, its inherent brittleness ...
İbrahim Baki Sahin, Bayram Sercan Bayram, Begum Pinarbasi, Pınar Yilgor, Berzah Yavuzyegit, İhsan Korkut   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

New ferrimagnetic biocomposite film based in collagen and yttrium iron garnet

eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2010
In recent years a great interest in the study of the association of magnetic with biological material for bioapplications has been observed in the literature.
doaj   +1 more source

Harnessing Fungal Biowelding for Constructing Mycelium‐Engineered Materials

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 11, 3 June 2026.
Mycelium‐bound composites (MBCs) offer low‐carbon alternatives for construction, yet interfacial bonding remains a critical challenge. This review examines fungal biowelding as a biocompatible adhesive, elucidating mycelium‐mediated interfacial mechanisms and their role in material assembly. Strategies to optimize biowelding are discussed, highlighting
Xue Brenda Bai, Xinrui Sarah Niu, Zhao Qin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The use of jackruit peel as filler in polylactic acid biocomposite films: effect of filler modification

, 2016
Access is limited to UniMAP community.The biocomposite films of jackfruit peel filler (JPF) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were prepared by solution casting method.
Santhi Dewi, Perumal
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Corn Starch‐Pink Peppercorn Composite Biofilms as Potential Biodegradable Food Packaging

Starch - Stärke, Volume 78, Issue 6, June 2026.
Biodegradable packaging produced with renewable raw materials is important to sustainability. In this sense, starch‐based biofilms modified with different forms of pink peppercorn could be useful as potential biocompatible, biodegradable materials for food protection, understanding the physiochemical interactions between biofilm and fruit during the ...
Julimara Dacas Gonçalves Flores, Luiz Jardel Visioli, Heveline Enzweiler, Alexandre Tadeu Paulino   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source