Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) Based Tear Resistant and Biodegradable Flexible Films by Blown Film Extrusion. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2018 Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) was melt mixed in a laboratory extruder with poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) in the presence of polypropylene glycol di glycidyl ether (EJ400) that acted as both plasticizer and compatibilizer.
Mallegni N +4 more
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Influence of the modification with polymer microspheres on the structural, mechanical and post-processing properties of extruded thin-walled LDPE films [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis work describes the production in blown film extrusion process and characterization of the thin-walled LDPE films modified with polymer microspheres as the blowing agent.
Aneta Tor-Świątek, Anna Jakimińska
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Active Packaging Films from PBAT/PLA with Rosmarinus officinalis L. Extract: Antioxidant, UV-Shielding, and Compostable Properties [PDF]
MoleculesWith the growing demand for eco-friendly food packaging, poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT)/polylactic acid (PLA) composite films have emerged as promising biodegradable alternatives, but their inherent limitations (e.g., poor antioxidant ...
Xiaoyan He, Lisheng Tang, Ran Huang
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On the Evaluation of Flow Properties Characterizing Blown Film Extrusion of Polyolefin Alternatives. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)The lower melt strength of biodegradable materials in comparison to low density polyethylenes raises serious issues regarding their processability via blown film molding. Thus, reliable rheological characterization is a viable option for assessing their efficient flow performance.
Filip P +4 more
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Active TPS/PBAT Blown Films Incorporating Sodium Lactate for Improved Oxygen Barrier, Antimicrobial Activity, and Cheese Preservation [PDF]
FoodsBiodegradable active packaging that incorporates food-grade additives offers a promising solution for extending shelf life and minimizing food waste.
Vannet Roschhuk +3 more
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Screening and Relative Quantification of Migration from Novel Thermoplastic Starch and PBAT Blend Packaging [PDF]
FoodsA novel biodegradable food packaging material based on cassava thermoplastic starch (TPS) and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) blends containing food preservatives was successfully developed using blown-film extrusion.
Phanwipa Wongphan +5 more
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Structure-property correlation of polyvinyl alcohol films fabricated by different processing methods
Polymer Testing, 2023 Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films prepared by solution casting method or thermal processing techniques have been widely used in industrial applications. However, the relationship between processing methods and structural properties is still unclear.
Shulong Zeng, Li Li, Qi Wang
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Agronomy, 2021 Bags used to protect and accelerate the ripening of bananas are a clear example of the environmental problem of packaging waste. Small pieces of these non-biodegradable bags are frequently disposed on the soil by accident (environmental conditions and ...
Pablo Bordón +5 more
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Modeling system of extrusion and forming polymeric materials for blown film quality control [PDF]
Компьютерные исследования и моделирование, 2014 Flexible software for modeling polymeric film production by use of blown extrusion has been developed. It consists of library of mathematical models for extrusion and forming blown film, sub-system for changeover to new type of film and sub-system for ...
Tamara Balabekovna Chistyakova +1 more
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2023 A mathematical Design of Experiments (DOE) was structured to consider the interactive effects of poly(lactic acid) (PLA), poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), triethyl citrate (TC) plasticiser, and epoxy functionalised styrene acrylate (ESA)
Hosein Pouriman +3 more
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