PBAT/TPS Composite Films Reinforced with Starch Nanoparticles Produced by Ultrasound [PDF]
The objective of the present work was to study the incorporation of starch nanoparticles (SNP) produced by ultrasound in blends of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and thermoplastic starch (TPS).
Normane Mirele Chaves da Silva +5 more
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Using glycerol produced from biodiesel as a plasticiser in extruded biodegradable films [PDF]
The demand for renewably sourced biodegradable materials has increased the need to produce materials that combine appropriate functional properties at competitive costs.
Ana Paula Bilck +5 more
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Films Based on PLA / PBAT and Corn Starch and Babassu Mesocarp Starch by Flat Extrusion for Packaging [PDF]
The influence of different amounts (1, 3 and 5%) of commercial corn starch and of babassu mesocarp starch on a (polylactic acid)/poly (butylene co-terephthalate adipate) (PLA/PBAT) based blend obtained by flat extrusion was ascertained. The thermal
Alves, Tatianny Soares +4 more
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Forensic engineering of advanced polymeric materials—part V: Prediction studies of aliphatic–aromatic copolyester and polylactide commercial blends in view of potential applications as compostable cosmetic packages [PDF]
The main aim of the present study was to determine the behavior of the specimens from Ecovio, in the form of dumbbell-shaped samples and films, during degradation in selected cosmetic ingredients such as water and paraffin.
Brostow +11 more
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Novel Strategies for Recycling Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)-Starch-Based Plastics: Selective Solubilization and Depolymerization-Repolymerization Processes [PDF]
Starch-based plastics (SBPs) containing poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) are among the most produced bioplastics on the market and are currently managed at their end of life (EoL) through composting.
Arpaia V. +4 more
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Recent advances in bio-based polymers and composites: Preface to the BiPoCo 2012 Special Section [PDF]
The increasing environmental awareness of the society has become an important factor in recent decades affecting legislation, commerce and industry as well as research and development to a great extent [1-7]. This tendency has also been recognized by the
Imre, Balázs, Pukánszky, Béla
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(Bio)degradable polymeric materials for sustainable future—Part 3: Degradation studies of the PHA/wood flour-based composites and preliminary tests of antimicrobial activity [PDF]
© 2020 The Authors. Published by MDPI. This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13092200The need for a ...
Janeczek, Henryk +10 more
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Dielectric behavior of biopolymer based composites containing multi wall carbon nanotubes: Effect of filler content and aspect ratio [PDF]
Multi wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with different aspect ratios (30, 105 and 667) were included in a commercial fully biodegradable blend using melt mixing.
Acierno, Domenico +5 more
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Use of water-soluble curcumin in TPS/PBAT packaging material: interference on reactive extrusion and oxidative stability of chia oil [PDF]
The reactive extrusion technique is efficient in the incorporation of bioactive compounds for active packaging development. The application of curcumin, a strong antioxidant in its pure, isolated form to obtain active packaging has already been ...
Genena, Aziza Kamal +12 more
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Employing a novel bioelastomer to toughen polylactide [PDF]
Biodegradable, biocompatible polylactide (PLA) synthesized from renewable resources has attracted extensive interests over the past decades and holds great potential to replace many petroleum-derived plastics.
Anderson +61 more
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