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Antimicrobial Edible Film Prepared from Bacterial Cellulose Nanofibers/Starch/Chitosan for a Food Packaging Alternative

International Journal of Polymer Science, 2021
As a contribution to the growing demand for environmentally friendly food packaging films, this work produced and characterized a biocomposite of disintegrated bacterial cellulose (BC) nanofibers and tapioca starch/chitosan-based films.
Hairul Abral, Angga Bahri Pratama, Dian Handayani, Melbi Mahardika, Ibtisamatul Aminah, Neny Sandrawati, Eni Sugiarti, Ahmad Novi Muslimin, S. M. Sapuan, R. A. Ilyas   +9 more
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Preparation and Characterization of Chinese Leek Extract Incorporated Cellulose Composite Films

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2021
This study aimed to prepare microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) films with good mechanical properties via plasticization using a Chinese leek (CL, Allium tuberosum) extract.
Qiying Zeng, Naiyu Xiao, Xueqin Zhang, Wenhan Luo, Gengshen Xiao, Wanjing Zhai, Le Zhong, Bifeng Lan   +7 more
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Biodegradable Composite Films based on κ-carrageenan Reinforced by Cellulose Nanocrystal from Kenaf Fibers

BioResources, 2014
Through alkali treatment, bleaching, and sulfuric acid hydrolysis, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were prepared from kenaf fibers and were used as reinforcement materials in biocomposites based on κ-carrageenan.
Siti Zarina, Ishak Ahmad
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Moisture Absorption and Opacity of Starch-Based Biocomposites Reinforced with Cellulose Fiber from Bengkoang

Fibers, 2018
Cellulose fiber was isolated from bengkoang (Pachyrhizus erosus) tuber peel. A suspension consisting of distilled water, starch, and glycerol was mixed with various cellulose loadings (0, 2, 6, and 10 g) then gelatinized using a hot plate with a magnetic
Fadli Hafizulhaq, Hairul Abral, Anwar Kasim, Syukri Arief, Jon Affi   +4 more
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Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather

Advances in Polymer Technology, 2023
The increasing concerns about solid waste disposal have led to the development of innovative strategies for repurposing waste materials. This paper describes a simple solution casting process for recycling postconsumed footwear leather fiber (PCF) into a
Rashedul Islam, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Md. Elias Uddin   +6 more
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Invertase-lipid biocomposite films: preparation, characterization, and enzymatic activity

, 2004
The formation of biocomposite films of the industrially important enzyme invertase and fatty lipids under enzyme-friendly conditions is described. The approach involves a simple beaker-based diffusion protocol wherein invertase diffuses into the cationic
d'Britto, Virginia, Sastry, Murali, Phadtare, Sumant, Pundle, Archana, Prabhune, Asmita   +4 more
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Effect of corn husk fibre loading on thermal and biodegradable properties of kenaf/cornhusk fibre reinforced corn starch-based hybrid composites

Heliyon, 2023
This paper documents the thermal and biodegradation behaviour of kenaf/cornhusk fiber reinforced corn starch-based hybrid composites film (CS/K–CH) produced by solution casting method.
M.D. Hazrol, S.M. Sapuan, R.A. Ilyas, E.S. Zainudin, M.Y.M. Zuhri, N.I. Abdul   +5 more
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Degradation behaviour of arrowroot fibre (Maranta Arundinacea) Reinforced arrowroot starch biocomposite films

, 2022
This research is being driven by environmental legislation that requires the consumption and usage of environmentally friendly products. The focus of this research is to develop and characterize thermoplastic arrowroot starch (TPAS) based biocomposite ...
Ilyas, R. A., Khalina, A., Zainudin, E. S., Tarique, J., Sapuan, S. M.   +4 more
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Surface modification, characterization and properties of regenerated cellulose NYPA fructicans filled microcrystalline cellulose biocomposite films

, 2023
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering. Confidential item (contains confidential information under the Official Secret Act 1972*)The regenerated cellulose (RC) biocomposite films from nypa fruticans (NF) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) were ...
Vaniespree, Govindan
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Microgel‐Based 3D Bioprinting: A Convergent Strategy Integrating Material Design, Jamming Dynamics, and Biological Function

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Microgel‐based 3D printed constructs represent a compelling and versatile innovation for engineering architecturally complex, dynamically remodelable, and biocompatible structures with high structural fidelity and bioactivity. By integrating material design, biofabrication, and biological function, these systems enable the development of adaptive ...
Elena Ghighină, Andreea Ioana Dinu, Jana Ghițman   +2 more
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