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Improvement in Mechanical Properties and Heat Resistance of PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA by Melt Blending with PDLA-b-PEG-b-PDLA for Potential Use as High-Performance Bioplastics

Advances in Polymer Technology, 2019
Ecofriendly poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) (PLLA-b-PEG-b-PLLA) are flexible bioplastics. In this work, the blending of poly(D-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(D-lactide) (PDLA-b-PEG-b-PDLA) with various blend ratios for ...
Supasin Pasee, Yodthong Baimark
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Natural polymers in bio-degradable/edible film: A review on environmental concerns, cold plasma technology and nanotechnology application on food packaging- A recent trends

Food Chemistry Advances, 2022
Global food waste is the biggest issue owing to food spoilage. According to the world food program, approx. 35 million people worldwide suffer from acute malnutrition.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Proshanta Guha, Prem Prakash Srivastav   +2 more
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Preparation of Polysaccharide-Based Microspheres by a Water-in-Oil Emulsion Solvent Diffusion Method for Drug Carriers

International Journal of Polymer Science, 2013
Polysaccharide-based microspheres of chitosan, starch, and alginate were prepared by the water-in-oil emulsion solvent diffusion method for use as drug carriers. Blue dextran was used as a water-soluble biomacromolecular drug model.
Yodthong Baimark, Yaowalak Srisuwan
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Femtosecond Laser Processing of Biodegradable Polymers

Applied Sciences, 2018
Biodegradable polymers have attracted increasing attention in tissue engineering and drug delivery systems owing to their high biocompatibility and biodegradability.
Mitsuhiro Terakawa
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Biodegradable polymer hydrogel‐based tissue adhesives: A review

Biosurface and Biotribology, 2021
Tissue‐adhesive materials are emerging biomaterials with potential applications in wound healing patches, tissue sealants, and haemostat materials.
Xin Zhang, Yanan Jiang, Lu Han, Xiong Lu
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Toughening of Poly(L-lactide) with Blends of Poly(ε-caprolactone-co-L-lactide) in the Presence of Chain Extender

International Journal of Biomaterials, 2018
A poly(ε-caprolactone-co-L-lactide) copolyester was synthesized and employed to toughen poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) by reactive melt blending in the presence of an epoxy-based chain extender.
Yaowalak Srisuwan, Yodthong Baimark, Supakij Suttiruengwong   +2 more
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Preparation of Sustainable Alginate/Chitosan Blend Films by Thermo-Compression for Diverse Applications

Gels
In this work, sodium alginate/chitosan (SA/CS) blend films were prepared by thermo-compression for the first time. Glycerol and lactic acid were used as de-structuring agents for SA and CS, respectively.
Yodthong Baimark, Prasong Srihanam, Theeraphol Phromsopha, Nuanchai Khotsaeng   +3 more
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Fungal degradation of reprocessed PP/PBAT/thermoplastic starch blends

Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2020
It is well known that the inadequate disposal of polymeric materials causes significant environmental problems. Recycling and the use of biodegradable polymers are among the methods used to minimize these problems. However, the low mechanical performance
Thainá Araújo de Oliveira, Renata Barbosa, Avilnete B.S. Mesquita, Josie H.L. Ferreira, Laura Hecker de Carvalho, Tatianny Soares Alves   +5 more
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Utilization of bamboo biochar as a multi-functional filler of flexible poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) bioplastic

Scientific Reports
Biodegradable poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) (PLLA-PEG-PLLA) triblock copolymer could potentially be used in bioplastic applications because it is more flexible than PLLA.
Prasong Srihanam, Kansiri Pakkethati, Yaowalak Srisuwan, Theeraphol Phromsopha, Apirada Manphae, Pranee Phinyocheep, Masayuki Yamaguchi, Yodthong Baimark   +7 more
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Biodegradable Polymers for Microencapsulation of Drugs

Molecules, 2005
Drug delivery has become increasingly important mainly due to the awareness of the difficulties associated with a variety of old and new drugs. Of the many polymeric drug delivery systems, biodegradable polymers have been used widely as drug delivery ...
K. Park, M. Ye, J. Park
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