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Polymers, 2021 In the successful transition towards a circular materials economy, the implementation of biobased and biodegradable plastics is a major prerequisite. To prevent the accumulation of plastic material in the open environment, plastic products should be both
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Recent Advances in Biodegradable and Biocompatible Synthetic Polymers Used in Skin Wound Healing
Materials, 2023 The treatment of skin wounds caused by trauma and pathophysiological disorders has been a growing healthcare challenge, posing a great economic burden worldwide. The use of appropriate wound dressings can help to facilitate the repair and healing rate of
Ruo-Shui Xu +7 more
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Open windrow composting of polymers: An investigation into the rate of degradation of polyethylene [PDF]
, 2004 The compostability of degradable polymers under open windrow composting conditions is explored within this paper. Areas for consideration were the use of, and impacts of, degradable polyethylene (PE) sacks on the composting process and the quality of the
Billett, EH +4 more
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International Journal of Biomaterials, 2014 Information on the preparation and properties of starch/gelatin blend microparticles with and without crosslinking for drug delivery is presented.
Theeraphol Phromsopha, Yodthong Baimark
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Biodegradable Synthetic Polymers in Textiles – What Lies Beyond PLA and Medical Applications? A Review. [PDF]
Tekstilec, 2021 Biodegradable polymers are currently discussed for applications in different fields and are becoming of increasing interest in textile research. While a plethora of work has been done for PLA in medical textiles, other biodegradable polymers and their ...
Thomas Grethe
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Wood polymer composites and their contribution to cascading utilisation [PDF]
, 2015 Due to a shortage of resources and a growing competition of land use, sustainable and efficient resource utilisation becomes increasingly important.
Krause, Andreas +4 more
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Biodegradable Star-Shaped/Linear Polylactide Stereocomplexes
Journal of Chemistry, 2015 The 6-arm star-shaped poly(L-lactide) (6PLL)/linear poly(D-lactide) (1PDL) stereocomplex films were prepared by the solvent casting method. The influences of the 6PLL/1PDL blend ratios (75/25, 50/50, and 25/75 w/w) and 1PDL molecular weights (15,000, 30 ...
Onanong Cheerarot, Yodthong Baimark
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Sirolimus Release from Biodegradable Polymers for Coronary Stent Application: A Review
Pharmaceutics, 2022 Drug-eluting stents (DESs) are commonly used for the treatment of coronary artery disease. The evolution of the drug-eluting layer on the surface of the metal stent plays an important role in DES functionality. Here, the use of biodegradable polymers has
Wei Xu, Makoto Sasaki, Takuro Niidome
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How to combine a hydrophobic matrix and a hydrophilic filler without adding a compatibilizer – Co-grinding enhances use properties of renewable PLA-starch composites [PDF]
, 2012 In order to avoid the use of compatibilizers or plasticizers, co-grinding was performed to produce PLA – starch composite materials. Fragmentation and agglomeration phenomena were analysed to propose a production mechanism.
Gallego Leis, Nora +3 more
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Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2013 Silk fibroin (SF)/alginate blend films have been prepared for controlled release of tetracycline hydrochloride, an antimicrobial model drug. The blend films were analysed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy ...
Yaowalak Srisuwan, Yodthong Baimark
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