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Seawater‐Degradable Polymers—Fighting the Marine Plastic Pollution [PDF]
, 2020 Polymers shape human life but they also have been identified as pollutants in the oceans due to their long lifetime and low degradability. Recently, various researchers have studied the impact of (micro)plastics on marine life, biodiversity, and ...
Huang, D. +4 more
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A thermoanalytical insight into the composition of biodegradable polymers and commercial products by EGA-MS and Py-GC-MS [PDF]
, 2023 Biodegradable polymers are proposed as a potential solution to environmental problems related to plastic pollution. Potential benefits have been suggested in applications such as agricultural mulching and fishing gear, where there can be considerable ...
De Falco F. +5 more
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Acta Scientiarum: Technology, 2013 O objetivo deste trabalho foi desenvolver blendas de materiais laminados biodegradáveis, utilizando farinha de mandioca como fonte de amido, fibras naturais, sorbitol como plastificante e PBAT.
Henrique Tirolli Rett
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Biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/thermoplastic polyurethane blends with improved mechanical and barrier performance [PDF]
, 2016 Papers presented at 5th International Conference on Bio-based and Biodegradable Polymers (BIOPOL-2015)Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) polymers pose a green alternative to fossil-fuel derived polymers, as they exhibit good ...
Cabedo, Luis +3 more
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Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and ApplicationsThis work aims to develop and characterize blends of thermoplastic starch (TPS) modified with citric acid and poly(butylene-adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT), using sweet potato (SP) and cassava (C) as starch sources.
Ingrid A. dos S. Matusinho +5 more
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Acceleration of Biodegradation Using Polymer Blends and Composites [PDF]
, 2023 Biobased and biodegradable polymers are used in bioplastics as blends or composites of various materials to tune their physical properties but also influence their stability with respect to biodegradation.
Easton, Zhong H.W. +4 more
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Anaerobic Biodegradability of Commercial Bioplastic Products: Systematic Bibliographic Analysis and Critical Assessment of the Latest Advances [PDF]
, 2023 Bioplastics have entered everyday life as a potential sustainable substitute for commodity plastics. However, still further progress should be made to clarify their degradation behavior under controlled and uncontrolled conditions.
Alessandra Polettini +4 more
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FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc +8 more
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Compatibility of Sustainable Mater-Bi/poly(ε-caprolactone)/cellulose Biocomposites as a Function of Filler Modification [PDF]
, 2023 Despite their popularity and multiplicity of applications, wood–polymer composites (WPCs) still have to overcome particular issues related to their processing and properties.
Barczewski, Mateusz +5 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.This critical review presents a comprehensive roadmap for the precision 3D printing of cellulose. Quantitative correlations link ink formulation and rheological properties to print fidelity and final material performance. This framework guides the development of advanced functional materials, from biomedical scaffolds to electromagnetic shielding ...
Majed Amini +3 more
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