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View article: End-of-life options of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH)-based blends
End-of-life options of poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBH)-based blends Open
In this study, the end-of-life options of PHBH and PBAT blends were investigated. The blends were fabricated and optimized in a twin-screw extruder and injection moulding techniques. PBAT with high ductility was added to a brittle polymer,…
View article: Biocomposites and bionanocomposites from poly(lactide) and cellulosic materials – a review
Biocomposites and bionanocomposites from poly(lactide) and cellulosic materials – a review Open
Global environmental concerns have recently accelerated interest in the usage of biodegradable polymers to replace petroleum-based conventional plastics. Lactic acid-based polymers are some of the most promising and widely studied biobased…
View article: A Review of Weathering Studies in Plastics and Biocomposites—Effects on Mechanical Properties and Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
A Review of Weathering Studies in Plastics and Biocomposites—Effects on Mechanical Properties and Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) Open
Polymeric materials undergo degradation when exposed to outdoor conditions due to the synergistic effects of sunlight, air, heat, and moisture. The degradation can lead to a decline in mechanical properties, fading, surface cracking, and h…
View article: Engineered transparent wood with cellulose matrix for glass applications: A review
Engineered transparent wood with cellulose matrix for glass applications: A review Open
Engineered transparent wood (ETW), derived from the modification of natural wood, presents a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional glass. This review comprehensively explores the burgeoning field of ETW as a nov…
View article: Introduction to Bionanocomposites
Introduction to Bionanocomposites Open
Sabu Thomas, Maya John and Aji Mathew introduce the Nanoscale Advances themed issue on Bionanocomposites.
View article: Mechanical Recycling of Waste PLA Generated From 3D Printing Activities: Filament Production and Thermomechanical Analysis
Mechanical Recycling of Waste PLA Generated From 3D Printing Activities: Filament Production and Thermomechanical Analysis Open
There is a growing need to address waste generated from Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printing activities. This study explores the mechanical recycling of waste polylactic acid (PLA) accumulated from failed 3D printing operations and…
View article: PLA bio-nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) for 3D printing applications
PLA bio-nanocomposites reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) for 3D printing applications Open
This study deals with the development of 3D printable bionanocomposites using poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with ≤ 2% D-lactic acid content and cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs). The CNFs were extracted from the waste sawdust of Eucalyptus grandis vi…
View article: Edible Carrageenan Films Reinforced with Starch and Nanocellulose: Development and Characterization
Edible Carrageenan Films Reinforced with Starch and Nanocellulose: Development and Characterization Open
Currently, from the sustainable development point of view, edible films are used as potential substitutes for plastics in food packaging, but their properties still have limitations and require further improvement. In this work, novel edib…
View article: A Review on Bast-Fibre-Reinforced Hybrid Composites and Their Applications
A Review on Bast-Fibre-Reinforced Hybrid Composites and Their Applications Open
The development of eco-friendly products to protect the environment has become a topical subject in the research and industrial communities. This is a result of strict environmental regulations necessitating the development of novel strate…
View article: Sustainable Materials from Starch‐Based Plastics
Sustainable Materials from Starch‐Based Plastics Open
The growing concerns about environmental issues resulting from waste plastic pollution and depleting petroleum resources have resulted in the development of viable environmental alternatives from biopolymer materials. This shift to environ…
View article: Engineered transparent wood composites: a review
Engineered transparent wood composites: a review Open
Wood is a versatile resource due to its inherent properties such as low density, good weight to strength ratio, unique hierarchical structure, microscale pores, and ease of processing, including its biodegradability and renewability. In th…
View article: Bio-Based Materials: Contribution to Advancing Circular Economy
Bio-Based Materials: Contribution to Advancing Circular Economy Open
This reprint focuses on studies dealing with bio-based materials and its contribution to a circular economy. Research dealing with recycling, waste conversion to bio-based products, the development of bio-based composites, and surface trea…
View article: Preparation of cellulose nanocrystal (CNCs) reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) bionanocomposites filaments using biobased additives for 3D printing applications
Preparation of cellulose nanocrystal (CNCs) reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) bionanocomposites filaments using biobased additives for 3D printing applications Open
This work presents the experimental steps taken towards the preparation of 3D printable bionanocomposites using polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymer containing 0.1, 0.5 and 1 wt% CNCs.
View article: Fabrication of a Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)/Polybutylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate (PBAT)-Based Hybrid System Reinforced with Lignin and Zinc Nanoparticles for Potential Biomedical Applications
Fabrication of a Polybutylene Succinate (PBS)/Polybutylene Adipate-Co-Terephthalate (PBAT)-Based Hybrid System Reinforced with Lignin and Zinc Nanoparticles for Potential Biomedical Applications Open
Polybutylene adipate-co-terephthalate (PBAT) was used in an effort to improve the properties of polybutylene succinate (PBS). The resultant blend consisting of PBS/PBAT (70/30) was reinforced with lignin at different loadings (5 to 15 wt.%…
View article: Recent insight into the biomedical applications of polybutylene succinate and polybutylene succinate-based materials
Recent insight into the biomedical applications of polybutylene succinate and polybutylene succinate-based materials Open
The development of biodegradable and biocompatible materials to replace non-biodegradable synthetic polymers has received significant interest in biomedical applications. Amongst all biopolymers, polybutylene succinate (PBS) possesses exce…
View article: Mechanical and Shape Memory Properties of 3D-Printed Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC)-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Bionanocomposites for Potential 4D Applications
Mechanical and Shape Memory Properties of 3D-Printed Cellulose Nanocrystal (CNC)-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Bionanocomposites for Potential 4D Applications Open
There is a growing need for diversified material feedstock for 3D printing technologies such as fused deposition modelling (FDM) techniques. This has resulted in an increased drive in the research and development of eco-friendly biopolymer…
View article: Special Issue—“Bio-Based Materials: Contribution to Advancing Circular Economy”
Special Issue—“Bio-Based Materials: Contribution to Advancing Circular Economy” Open
Bio-based materials have a significant role to play in the implementation of a functional circular economy [...]
View article: Sequential extraction of carbohydrates and lignin from agricultural waste and their structural characterization
Sequential extraction of carbohydrates and lignin from agricultural waste and their structural characterization Open
This work reports on the extraction and characterization of carbohydrates such as cellulose, cellulose nanofibres, hemicellulose, and lignin from agricultural waste, i.e. maize stalks and sugarcane bagasse. The chemical compounds were extr…
View article: Biobased alginate treatments on flax fibre reinforced PLA and PHBV composites
Biobased alginate treatments on flax fibre reinforced PLA and PHBV composites Open
This paper presents a novel study on the effect of alginates as a compatibilizer and flame retardant in natural fibre reinforced PLA and PHBV composites. Though alginates have been extensively studied for biomedical applications it's poten…
View article: Design and Development of Cellulosic Bionanocomposites from Forestry Waste Residues for 3D Printing Applications
Design and Development of Cellulosic Bionanocomposites from Forestry Waste Residues for 3D Printing Applications Open
This paper deals with the development of cellulose nanofibres (CNFs) reinforced biopolymers for use in packaging applications. Cellulose nanofibres were extracted from sawdust by a combination of chemical and mechanical treatments. The ext…
View article: Effect of Clay Nanofillers on the Mechanical and Water Vapor Permeability Properties of Xylan–Alginate Films
Effect of Clay Nanofillers on the Mechanical and Water Vapor Permeability Properties of Xylan–Alginate Films Open
In this study, xylan–alginate-based films were reinforced with nanoclays (bentonite or halloysite) by the solvent casting technique. The effect of the nanoclay loadings (1–5 wt %) on various properties—mechanical, optical, thermal, solubil…
View article: Electrospun Alginate Nanofibers Toward Various Applications: A Review
Electrospun Alginate Nanofibers Toward Various Applications: A Review Open
Alginate has been a material of choice for a spectrum of applications, ranging from metal adsorption to wound dressing. Electrospinning has added a new dimension to polymeric materials, including alginate, which can be processed to their n…
View article: Zirconia-Based Nanocomposites
Zirconia-Based Nanocomposites Open
Zirconia has recently become topical in the sphere of multifunctional materials for advanced applications. It has been employed in various applications such as structural ceramics, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors, nuclear industry, et…
View article: Thermoplastic Processing of PLA/Cellulose Nanomaterials Composites
Thermoplastic Processing of PLA/Cellulose Nanomaterials Composites Open
Over the past decades, research has escalated on the use of polylactic acid (PLA) as a replacement for petroleum-based polymers. This is due to its valuable properties, such as renewability, biodegradability, biocompatibility and good ther…
View article: Poly(lactic acid)-starch/Expandable Graphite (PLA-starch/EG) Flame Retardant Composites
Poly(lactic acid)-starch/Expandable Graphite (PLA-starch/EG) Flame Retardant Composites Open
This work reports on the effect of commercial expandable graphite (EG) on the flammability and thermal
\ndecomposition properties of PLA-starch blend. The PLA-starch/EG composites were prepared by melt-mixing
\nand their thermal stability,…