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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2026.
This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Brief Review and Perspective on the Functional Biodegradable Films for Food Packaging

open access: yes, 2023
High-performance, environmentally-friendly biodegradable packaging as substitutes for conventional plastics becomes severe demand to nowadays economy and society.
He, Xiaoyan   +3 more
core  

Effect of pine resin derivatives on the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of Mater-Bi type bioplastic [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
"This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Aldas, M., J. M. Ferri, J. Lopez-Martinez, M. D. Samper, and M. P. Arrieta. 2019. Effect of Pine Resin Derivatives on the Structural, Thermal, and Mechanical Properties of Mater-Bi Type ...
Aldas-Carrasco, Miguel Fernando   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Compatibilization of biopolymer blends: A review

open access: yesAdvanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research
Biopolymers from renewable bio-based resources provide a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived plastics, but limitations like brittleness and cost restrict applicability.
Giulia Fredi, Andrea Dorigato
doaj   +1 more source

Engineered Cellulose: A Multifunctional Platform for Next‐Generation Sustainable Environmental Technologies

open access: yesEcoMat, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2026.
Engineered cellulose—enabled by functionalization, hybridization, and nano‐engineering—emerges as a versatile platform driving next‐generation solutions in water purification, CO2 capture, air filtration, soil remediation, energy storage, and sustainable packaging. ABSTRACT Engineered cellulose is redefining the frontier of sustainable materials in the
Amir Hossein Behroozi   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Material Development and Foam Extrusion Processing of Thermoplastic Starch‐Based Compounds

open access: yesPolymer Engineering &Science, Volume 66, Issue 4, Page 2739-2751, April 2026.
Schematic representation of the project: a compound material based on thermoplastic starch and PBAT is developed for further processing in the foam extrusion process to achieve a flexible foam sheet with a low density and fine‐pored foam structure. ABSTRACT An investigation into the properties of starch‐based compounds is conducted to determine their ...
Tien Viet Anh Vu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Film blowing of PHB-based systems for home compostable food packaging [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
One of the routes to minimize the environmental impact of plastics waste is the use of bio-sourced and biodegradable alternatives, particularly for packaging applications. Although Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are attractive candidates for food packaging,
Angulo, I.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Starch/polyester films: simultaneous optimisation of the properties for the production of biodegradable plastic bags

open access: yesPolímeros, 2013
Blends of starch/polyester have been of great interest in the development of biodegradable packaging. A method based on multiple responses optimisation (Desirability) was used to evaluate the properties of tensile strength, perforation force, elongation ...
J. B. Olivato   +4 more
doaj  

Impact of Organic and Inorganic Fillers on the Performance of Ternary Biodegradable Poly(Butylene Succinate‐Co‐Butylene Adipate), Poly(Butylene Adipate‐Co‐Terephthalate), and Poly(3‐Hydroxybutyrate‐Co‐3‐Hydroxyvalerate) Blends

open access: yesPolymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 5, Page 4509-4526, 10 March 2026.
Development of a ternary blend composite based on PBAT/PBSA/PHVB with improved mechanical properties. ABSTRACT This study explores a ternary biodegradable blend of bio‐based poly(butylene succinate‐co‐adipate) (bio‐PBSA), poly(butylene adipate terephthalate) (PBAT), and poly(3‐hydroxybutyrate‐co‐3‐hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV).
Sasha Paquette   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety profile of ZnO active packaging PBAT based biomaterial for food packaging: first tier evaluation [PDF]

open access: yes
Materials produced with polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT) and starch are raising great interest for packaging and food contact applications, including as support for active antimicrobial agents such as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO).
Cunha, António   +7 more
core   +1 more source

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