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Benchmarking bioplastics: A natural step towards a sustainable future

Author: Bhagwat, G ; Gray, K ; Wilson, SP ; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar ; Vincent, SGT ; Bush, R ; Palanisam, T Date: Aug 2020 The ubiquitous presence of plastic litter and its tending fate as marine debris have given rise to a strong anti-waste global movement which implicitly endorses bioplastics as a promising substitute. With ‘corporate social responsibility’ ... Read more
Composites from bast fibres - prospects and potential in the changing market environment

Author: Anandjiwala, RD ; Blouw, S Date: Oct 2004 Composite materials reinforced with natural fibres, such as flax, hemp, kenaf and jute, are gaining increasing importance in automotive, aerospace, packaging and other industrial applications due to their lighter weight, competitive specific ... Read more
The effect of filler localization on the properties of biopolymer blends, recent advances: A review

Author: Mochane, MJ ; Sefadi, JS ; Motsoeneng, TS ; Mokoena, TE ; Mofokeng, Tladi G ; Mokhena, Teboho C Date: Apr 2020 In recent times, the field of biopolymer (BP) blends has been the focus of intensive fundamental and applied researches. Such BP combinations possess unique properties that are different from those of the individual components. However, most ... Read more
Influence of boehmite nanoparticle loading on the mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of biodegradable polylactide/ poly(e-caprolactone) blends

Author: Agwuncha, SC ; Ray, SS ; Jayaramudu, J ; Khoathan, C ; Sadiku, R Date: Jan 2015 Blends of polylactide (PLA) and poly(e-caprolactone) (PCL) were melt-processed with boehmite (BAI) nanoparticles to produce ternary biocomposites with the intent of broadening the potential applications of PLA. The mechanical properties of ... Read more
Informing policy on grocery carrier bags: Evidence from a life cycle sustainability assessment

Author: Nahman, Anton ; Russo, Valentina ; Stafford, William HL Date: Feb 2021 The environmental impacts of plastic waste have received significant attention from both policy makers and the general public. A number of countries have banned certain single-use plastic products, including plastic carrier bags. However, ... Read more
Morphological characteristics and thermal, rheological, and mechanical properties of cellulose nanocrystals-containing biodegradable poly(lactic acid)/poly(e-caprolactone) blend composites

Author: Motloung, Mpho P ; Ojijo, Vincent O ; Sinha Roy, Jayita Date: Nov 2019 This work investigates the effect of cellulose nanocrystal (CN) loading on the properties of polylactide/poly(e-caprolactone) (PLA/PCL) (70/30) blend processed in a twin-screw extruder as a potential material that can be utilized in various ... Read more
Properties and characterization of a PLA-chitin-starch biodegradable polymer composite

Author: Olaiya, NG ; Surya, I ; Oke, PK ; Rizal, S ; Sadiku, ER ; Ray, Suprakas S ; Farayibi, PK ; Hossain, MS ; Khalil, A Date: Oct 2019 This paper presents a comparison on the effects of blending chitin and/or starch with poly(lactic acid) (PLA). Three sets of composites (PLA-chitin, PLA-starch and PLA-chitin-starch) with 92%, 94%, 96% and 98% PLA by weight were prepared. The ... Read more
The role of two-step blending in the properties of starch/chitin/polylactic acid biodegradable composites for biomedical applications

Author: Olaiya, NG ; Nuryawan, A ; Oke, PK ; Abdul Khalil, HPS ; Rizal, S ; Mogaji, PB ; Sadiku, ER ; Ray, Suprakas S ; Farayibi, PK ; Ojijo, Vincent O ; Paridah, MT Date: Mar 2020 The current research trend for excellentmiscibility in polymermixing is the use of plasticizers. The use of most plasticizers usually has some negative effects on the mechanical properties of the resulting composite and can sometimes make it ... Read more
Waste plastic, the challenge facing developing countries—Ban it, change it, collect it?

Author: Godfrey, Linda K Date: Jan 2019 With changing consumption patterns, growing populations and increased urbanisation, developing countries face significant challenges with regards to waste management. Waste plastic is a particularly problematic one, with single-use plastic ... Read more

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