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.
Anderson +61 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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Processing and structure-property relationships of natural rubber/wheat bran biocomposites [PDF]
, 2016 In this work, wheat bran was used as cellulosic filler in biocomposites based on natural rubber. The impact of wheat bran content [ranging from 10 to 50 parts per hundred rubber (phr)] on processing, structure, dynamic mechanical properties, thermal ...
Colom Fajula, Xavier +4 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 +7 more
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Photo-oxidative and soil burial degradation of irrigation tubes based on biodegradable polymer blends [PDF]
, 2019 Irrigation tubes based on biodegradable polymers were prepared via an extrusion-drawing process by Irritec and compared to conventional pipes made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE).
Ceraulo M. +7 more
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Fully Biodegradable Biocomposites with High Chicken Feather Content [PDF]
, 2017 The aim of this work was to develop new biodegradable polymeric materials with high loadings of chicken feather (CF). In this study, the effect of CF concentration and the type of biodegradable matrix on the physical, mechanical and thermal properties ...
Aranberri, Ibon +4 more
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Circular economy insights on the suitability of new tri-layer compostable packaging films after degradation in storage conditions [PDF]
, 2023 The environmental degradation of the films used in packaging is a key factor in their commercial use. Industrial and academic research is aimed at obtaining materials that have degradation features that ensure their eco-sustainability but, at the same ...
Ballestar de las Heras, Ricardo Luis +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]
, 2021 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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Natural additives and agricultural wastes in biopolymer formulations for food packaging [PDF]
, 2014 The main directions in food packaging research are targeted toward improvements in food quality and food safety. For this purpose, food packaging providing longer product shelf-life, as well as the monitoring of safety and quality based upon ...
Garrigós, María del Carmen +4 more
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