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Screening and Relative Quantification of Migration from Novel Thermoplastic Starch and PBAT Blend Packaging [PDF]

Foods
A 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, Elena Canellas, Cristina Nerín, Carlos Estremera, Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit, Paula Vera   +5 more
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Sustainable bioplastics manufacturing from renewable sources. [PDF]

FEBS Open Bio
Bioplastics are manufactured by using polymers from different bio‐based sources. These novel materials not only offer biodegradability but also possess various functional properties that make them suitable for diverse applications. Recent developments in the preparation of bioplastics are reported, highlighting the distinct properties of each type of ...
Giosafatto CVL, Avitabile M, Famiglietti M, Kordjazi T, Moosavi-Nasab M, Restaino OF, Mariniello L.   +6 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Study of the compatibilizer effect in the properties of starch/polyester blends [PDF]

Polímeros, 2013
The mechanical, viscoelastic and structural properties of starch/ poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT) blown films produced by reactive extrusion were evaluated using citric acid (CA) and maleic anhydride (MA) as compatibilizers.
Juliana Bonametti Olivato, Carmen Maria Oliveira Müller, Fábio Yamashita, Maria Victoria Eiras Grossmann, Marcelo Medre Nobrega   +4 more
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Effects of Gamma Radiation on the Properties of the Thermoplastic Starch/Poly (Butylene Adipate-co-Terephthalate) Blends [PDF]

Materials Research, 2019
The development of blends made from matrices of synthetic biodegradable polymers, and natural additives, are considered less environmentally aggressive materials.
Dione Pereira de Castro, Mariana do Nascimento Sartori, Leonardo Gondim de Andrade e Silva   +2 more
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Photodegradation of biobased polymer blends in seawater: A major source of microplastics in the marine environment

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022
IntroductionBiobased polymer blends have been recommended as an eco-friendly solution to abate plastic pollution in the environment. However, the formation of microplastics (MPs) by photodegradation of biobased polymer blends in the marine environment is
Shasha Zhao, Liuqingqing Liu, Chenguang Li, Hao Zheng, Hao Zheng, Hao Zheng, Yadan Luo, Lihua Pang, Qianhui Lin, Hongyu Zhang, Cuizhu Sun, Lingyun Chen, Fengmin Li, Fengmin Li, Fengmin Li   +14 more
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Biodegradable starch-based films containing saturated fatty acids: thermal, infrared and raman spectroscopic characterization

Polímeros, 2012
Biodegradable films of thermoplastic starch and poly (butylene adipate co-terephthalate) (PBAT) containing fatty acids were characterized thermally and with infrared and Raman spectroscopies. The symmetrical character of the benzene ring in PBAT provided
Marcelo M. Nobrega, Juliana B. Olivato, Carmen M. O. Müller, Fabio Yamashita   +3 more
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Preparation and characterization of polymeric films based on PLA, PBAT and corn starch and babassu mesocarp starch by flat extrusion

Materials Research Express, 2021
This research aims to evaluate the application of babassu mesocarp starch in the development of polymeric films compared to corn starch widely exploited due to its abundance and worldwide availability.
Samara C S Rodrigues, Fabrício Almeida Silva de Mesquita, Laura H de Carvalho, Tatianny S Alves, Rudy Folkersma, Regilda S dos R M Araújo, Amanda D Oliveira, Renata Barbosa   +7 more
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Using in vitro bioassays to guide the development of safer bio-based polymers for use in food packaging

Frontiers in Toxicology, 2022
Petroleum-based polymers traditionally used for plastic packaging production have been shown to leach dangerous chemicals such as bisphenol-A (BPA). Bio-based polymers are potentially safer alternatives, and many can be sustainably sourced from waste ...
Emma Harper, Eoin Cunningham, Lisa Connolly   +2 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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Skin-Compatible Biobased Beauty Masks Prepared by Extrusion

Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 2020
In the cosmetic sector, natural and sustainable products with a high compatibility with skin, thus conjugating wellness with a green-oriented consumerism, are required by the market.
Maria-Beatrice Coltelli, Luca Panariello, Pierfrancesco Morganti, Serena Danti, Adone Baroni, Andrea Lazzeri, Alessandra Fusco, Giovanna Donnarumma   +7 more
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