Rheological and thermal characteristics of wheat gluten biopolymers plasticized with glycerol [PDF]
The objective this work was to obtain bioplastics from mixtures of wheat gluten and glycerol by two different processes and evaluate their respective rheological properties. The mixtures and their respective bioplastics were obtained through direct batch
Shana Pires Ferreira +2 more
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Influence of sorbitol on mechanical and physico-chemical properties of soy protein-based bioplastics processed by injection molding [PDF]
Soy Protein Isolate (SPI) has been evaluated as useful candidate for the development of protein-based bioplastic materials processed by injection molding.
Manuel Felix +3 more
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Recycling and the Environment: a Comparative Review Between Mineral-based Plastics and Bioplastics [PDF]
Since their conception in the 1950s, mineral-based plastics have completely revolutionised our society with production reaching record highs year upon year.
Aziz, Z. +5 more
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Bioplastics made from upcycled food waste. Prospects for their use in the field of design [PDF]
In recent years, the negative effects on the environment of the intensive use of synthetic, oil-derived plastics to make products, even those with a limited required duration, have given renewed impetus to the search for biodegradable and/or compostable ...
Cecchini, Cecilia
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Decolouring bloodmeal: Consumption and potential recycling of peracetic acid [PDF]
A method of deodorizing and decolouring bloodmeal using an equilibrium mixture of peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and water has been developed to improve its marketability as a source of protein for bioplastics.
Hicks, Talia +3 more
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Effect of pH and nanoclay content on the morphology and physicochemicalproperties of soy protein/montmorillonite nanocomposite obtained byextrusion [PDF]
The present work attempts to clarify the influence of montmorillonite nanoclay content and pH on the me-chanical properties of extruded soy protein nanocomposites.
Félix Ángel, Manuel +4 more
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Bioplastics have the potential to fill the role of conventional plastics but with lowered environmental and ecological impacts. But bioplastic production suffers from high production costs and as an immature technology, it proves less competitive than ...
Kalim U. Shah, Isaiah Gangadeen
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The effect of glycerol and sago starch addition on the characteristics of bioplastic based on orange peel pectin [PDF]
Sustainable food packaging materials have significant interest in addressing environmental issues by making renewable substitutes such as bioplastics based on pectin.
Al Fath Muhammad Thoriq +4 more
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Sintesis Bioplastik Ramah Lingkungan Berbasis Pati Biji Durian dengan Filler Selulosa Sabut Kelapa
Conventional plastic has become a concern because it is a problem for the environment. Bioplastics made from starch and natural polymers such as cellulose from coconut fiber can be a solution to these plastic problems.
Ria Nurwidiyani +3 more
doaj +1 more source
Plasticization of Bloodmeal-based Thermoplastics [PDF]
Water is the most common plasticizer for proteinbased thermoplastics, lowering the softening point to a allow processing without excessive degradation.
Bier, James Michael +2 more
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