Results 71 to 80 of about 8,237 (257)

Luminescent hybrid biocomposite films derived from animal skin waste

Carbon Trends, 2021
The leather industry generates approximately ten million tons of solid bio-wastes that can be used to synthesize various multifunctional materials with exciting properties. One such approach involves developing advanced hybrid materials, which is considered one of the key areas but the underdeveloped materials science discipline.
Shohei Nishimura, Neel Narayan, Onur Sahin, Ashleigh D. Smith McWilliams, Kristen A. Miller, Devashish Salpekar, Zixing Wang, Jarin Joyner, Angel A. Martí, Robert Vajtai, Meiyazhagan Ashokkumar, Pulickel M. Ajayan   +11 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Green composites made of polyhydroxybutyrate and long-chain fatty acid esterified microcrystalline cellulose from pineapple leaf.

PLoS ONE, 2023
Pineapple leaf fibres are an abundant agricultural waste product that contains 26.9% cellulose. The objective of this study was to prepare fully degradable green biocomposites made of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and microcrystalline cellulose from ...
Pitchanun Sinsukudomchai, Duangdao Aht-Ong, Kohsuke Honda, Suchada Chanprateep Napathorn   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Antibacterial activity of gelatin/copper (II)-exchanged montmorillonite films [PDF]

, 2016
Cu (II) - exchanged montmorillonite (Cu2+MMt) was prepared, characterized and introduced into a bovine gelatin (Ge) matrix via a dissolution-intercalation method to get antibacterial nanocomposite films.
Martucci, Josefa Fabiana, Ruseckaite, Roxana Alejandra   +1 more
core   +1 more source

A Review on Biodegradable Materials of Sustainable Soft Robotics and Electronics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Biodegradable materials are gaining increasing attention in soft robotics and electronics due to their environmental friendliness, showing great potential for sustainability. In this review, the classification of biodegradable materials, their applications in the field of soft robotics and electronics, as well as the challenges and future prospects ...
Yizhu Xie, Jiaxin Han, Xingyi Dai, Xuyang Zhang, Kangwen Xiao, Junhui Huang, Yajun Cao, Aihua Zhong, Long‐Biao Huang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and characterization of biocomposite films using banana pseudostem, cassava starch and poly(vinyl alcohol): A sustainable packaging alternative

Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
To meet the need for sustainable packaging, we introduce a novel biocomposite film consisting of banana pseudostem, cassava starch, and poly(vinyl alcohol).
H.A.S. Dilkushi, Shishanthi Jayarathna, A. Manipura, H.K.B.S. Chamara, D. Edirisinghe, J.K. Vidanarachchi, Hasitha Priyashantha   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Amylose-lipid complex as a measure of variations in physical, mechanical and barrier attributes of rice starch- ι -carrageenan biodegradable edible film [PDF]

, 2017
Improvements in the hygroscopic properties of starch based films are important to strengthen their mechanical properties. The effects of different hydrophobic components-butyric acid (BA, C4:0), lauric acid (LA, C12:0), palmitic acid (PA, C16:0), oleic ...
Bowyer, Michael, Golding, John B., Pristijono, Penta, Scarlett, Christopher J., Singh, Sukhvinder P., Stathopoulos, Costas E., Thakur, Rahul, Vuong, Quan V.   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Smart Bioinspired Material‐Based Actuators: Current Challenges and Prospects

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
This work gathers, in a review style, an extensive and comprehensive literature overview on the development of autonomous actuators based on synthetic materials, bringing together valuable knowledge from several studies. Furthermore, the article identifies the fundamental principles of actuation mechanisms and defines key parameters to address the size
Alejandro Palacios, Léon Chiriatti, Simon Poppinga, Thomas Speck, Vincent Le Houérou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanistic Insights Into Cellulose Dissolution in Solvents for Advanced Industrial Applications: A Systematic and Bibliometric Review

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cellulose dissolution is important for various industries, including textiles, bioplastics, foods and pharmaceuticals, yet achieving efficient dissolution remains challenging. Deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional solvents due to their low toxicity, biodegradability and sustainability.
Chigozie Charity Okwuwa, Fatmawati Adam, Michael E. Ries, Nor Hanuni Ramli, Samuel Olugbenga Olunusi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and Characterization of Sugar Palm (Arenga Pinnata (Wurmb. Merr)) Fiber Reinforced Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Starch Biopolymer Composites

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023
The study aims to develop a biopolymer composite made of sugar palm fiber and cassava starch that may degrade over time and to investigate the physical and structural characteristics of biocomposite films.
Saaed Abdullah Mousa, S. M. Sapuan, M. M. Harussani, Tarique Jamal, M. A. M. Azri, R. A. Ilyas, Muhammad Amin Azman, Vasi Uddin Siddiqui, Tahrim Rafin   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biopolymer‐Coated Paper Composites for Sustainable Packaging

Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Conventional plastic packaging, though dominant in food and flexible applications, poses serious environmental concerns due to its persistence and limited recyclability. To address this challenge, this study develops bio‐based coated paper composites as sustainable alternatives. Paper, while biodegradable, lacks adequate barrier properties. To
Shane Annabella Nusa Pratiwi, Peter J. Halley, Emilie Gauthier   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source