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 +2 more
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Polymers, 2023 This work aimed to evaluate the properties of butylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) degraded after 1800 days of storage (DPBAT) by preparing blends (films) with crosslinked starch (Cm) through extrusion and thermocompression. Different ratios of DPBAT:
Denise Agostina Grimaut +11 more
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A Deeper Microscopic Study of the Interaction between Gum Rosin Derivatives and a Mater-Bi Type Bioplastic [PDF]
, 2020 [EN] The interaction between gum rosin and gum rosin derivatives with Mater-Bi type bioplastic, a biodegradable and compostable commercial bioplastic, were studied.
Aldas-Carrasco, Miguel Fernando +3 more
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Polymers, 2023 The ternary blends of a high content of thermoplastic starch (TPS), poly(butylenes adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) were first melt-compounded in a twin screw extruder.
Zhaoyang Niu +3 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]
, 2017 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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Recent advances in bio-based polymers and composites: Preface to the BiPoCo 2012 Special Section [PDF]
, 2013 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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Rheological Characteristics of Starch-Based Biodegradable Blends
Polymers, 2023 Thermoplastic starch was blended with commercially available biodegradable polyesters of poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) and poly(lactic acid) (PLA) for its improved performance and processability.
Dong-Il Park +4 more
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Dielectric behavior of biopolymer based composites containing multi wall carbon nanotubes: Effect of filler content and aspect ratio [PDF]
, 2015 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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Employing a novel bioelastomer to toughen polylactide [PDF]
, 2013 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.
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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 +7 more
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