Polylactic acid (PLA) has attracted much attention because of its good biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and mechanical properties. However, the slow crystallization rate of PLA …

It is now well recognized that the production of petroleum-based packaging materials has
created serious ecological problems for the environment due to their resistance to …

Evolution of the bioplastics industry has changed directions dramatically since the early
1990s. The latest generation is moving toward durable bioplastics having high biobased …

Polylactic acid (PLA) was regarded as the most prospective sustainable bioplastic in the
field of engineering applications, but its slow crystallization and strong sensitivity to fire …

The widely used plastic products which became a part of our everyday life are produced
almost entirely from crude oil. There are various estimates on oil resources, but there is an …

Polylactide (PLA) is a biodegradable thermoplastic widely used in different fields, but it
should be adequately modified considering high-performance applications. However, the …

After their first synthesis in 1915 by Curtius, benzene-1, 3, 5-tricarboxamides (BTAs) have
become increasingly important in a wide range of scientific disciplines. Their simple …

ABSTRACT Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is regarded as one of the most promising biobased and
biodegradable polymers due its various advantages including high mechanical strength …

Polymer/filler composites have been widely used in various areas. One of the keys to
achieve the high performance of these composites is good interfacial interaction between …

Melt blending poly (l-lactide)(PLLA) with various biodegradable polymers has been thought
to be the most economic and effective route to toughen PLLA without compromising its …