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Evaluation of hard capsule application from seaweed: Gum Arabic-Kappa carrageenan biocomposite films

Cogent Engineering, 2020
At present, plant-based hard capsule such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) has a high demand in drug delivery application but the production process is expensive with limited reactant supply.
Fatmawati Adam, Jurida Jamaludin, Siti Hana Abu Bakar, Ruwaida Abdul Rasid, Zulkafli Hassan   +4 more
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Improving the Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Polyhydroxyalkanoates via PHA–PHA Block‐Copolymer Synthesis

Chemistry – A European Journal, EarlyView.
Covalent linkage of a highly crystalline PHBV with a ductile P3HB4HB is shown to produce block copolymers with markedly enhanced extensibility and toughness, outperforming equivalent blends. The results demonstrate that polymer architecture, not composition alone, governs mechanical response, offering a route to biodegradable materials that combine ...
Katrin Blandine Kockler, Paul Lant, Steven Pratt, Bronwyn Laycock   +3 more
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Biopolymer composites from agri‐food wastes and by‐products: valorization, fabrication, and food related applications

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Agri‐food wastes and by‐products are transformed into sustainable biopolymer composites through extraction, modification, and advanced fabrication technologies. These value‐added materials exhibit enhanced mechanical, barrier, antimicrobial, and biodegradable properties, enabling applications in food packaging, edible coatings, and preservation systems
Samuel Ayofemi Olalekan Adeyeye, Blessing Rachael Adeyeye   +1 more
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Development of Sustainable Cellulose Acetate‐Based Filaments for 3D Printing Through Plasticization and Natural Wax Incorporation

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of the forest‐derived filament production for 3D‐printing. ABSTRACT The integration of renewable biopolymers into value‐added engineering applications has become more critical. Cellulose acetate (CA) is a naturally derived polymer and widely used in the design‐oriented optical industry.
Naile Angın, Mesut Uysal
wiley   +1 more source

Development of Cellulosic Bioplastic‐Based Biocomposites for Biodegradable Packaging Applications: Effect of High Acetyl Content and High Filler Loading

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic representation of the development of cellulosic bioplastic‐based biocomposites via reactive extrusion and injection molding, demonstrating improved oxygen and water vapor barrier properties for biodegradable packaging applications. ABSTRACT Cellulosic bioplastics have attained significant interest because of their biodegradability and ...
Reshma Krishnan, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Mesoporous Bioactive Glass on the Morphology and Thermal Properties of PLA‐Based Biocomposites for Bone Tissue Engineering

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic overview of the preparation and characterization of PLA‐based biocomposites containing mesoporous bioactive glass, highlighting the relationship between particle morphology, composite properties, and their potential for bone regeneration. ABSTRACT The present study proposes the development of a potential biocomposite for bone regeneration by ...
Bruna Segat, Luis Guilherme Silva Rosa, Felippe Migliato Marega, Luiz Antonio Pessan, Lidiane Cristina Costa, Daniela Becker   +5 more
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Recent Advances in Microalgae‐Based Functional Coatings and Films for Food Packaging Applications: Opportunities and Challenges

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
Microalgae‐derived bioactive compounds exhibit strong antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and can be incorporated into edible coatings to enhance food quality and shelf life. These materials offer sustainable, biodegradable alternatives to conventional packaging, with promising potential for future scalable food applications.
Madhu Gaidher, Nidhi Bhardwaj, Sachin Sharma, Akanksha Singh, Kanika Dulta, P. K. Chauhan, Pooja Yadav, Hira Iqbal, Helen Onyeaka, Soumya Ghosh   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization and application of amadumbe starch nanocrystals in biocomposite films [PDF]

, 2021
Amadumbe (Colocasia Esculenta) commonly known as Taro is an underutilized tuber crop that produces underground corms. It is a promising tropical tuber grown in various parts of the world including South Africa, where it is regarded as a traditional food.
openaire   +2 more sources

Bio-based poly(ethylene furanoate)/ZnO transparent thin films with improved water vapor barrier and antibacterial properties for food packaging application

Materials Research Express, 2022
Poly(ethylene furanoate) (PEF) biocomposite films incorporating zinc oxide nanoparticle (ZnO NPs) were prepared using a solvent casting method. The ZnO NPs were homogeneously dispersed within the PEF films with the aid of γ −aminopropyltriethoxylsilane ...
Chaoting Zhu, Jianbing Yin, Zhilong Zhang, Feng Shi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source