Polylactic acid synthesis, biodegradability, conversion to microplastics and toxicity: a review
Global pollution by plastics derived from petroleum has fostered the development of carbon–
neutral, biodegradable bioplastics synthesized from renewable resources such as modern …
neutral, biodegradable bioplastics synthesized from renewable resources such as modern …
A review of the fabrication methods and mechanical behavior of continuous thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites
Y Qiao, LD Fring, MR Pallaka… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Thermoplastic polymer fiber–thermoplastic polymer matrix composites (PPCs or PRFPs),
often recognized as self‐reinforced or single polymer composites, are potential candidates …
often recognized as self‐reinforced or single polymer composites, are potential candidates …
Biodegradable microplastics interaction with pollutants and their potential toxicity for aquatic biota: a review
The global plastic production has steadily increased from 1.7 million tons in 1950 to over
400 million tons in 2022, with about 60% of plastic ultimately ending up in landfills and …
400 million tons in 2022, with about 60% of plastic ultimately ending up in landfills and …
Mitigating plastic pollution at sea: Natural seawater degradation of a sustainable PBS/PBAT marine rope
This paper evaluates the use of a PBS/PBAT biodegradable rope to reduce the
environmental impact of fishing gear lost at sea. The study aims to better understand the …
environmental impact of fishing gear lost at sea. The study aims to better understand the …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of processing temperature, pressure, and fiber volume fraction on mechanical and morphological behaviors of fully-recyclable uni-directional …
This work explores a type of composite called thermoplastic polymer-fiber-reinforced
polymers (PFRPs), often referred to as self-reinforced composites (SRCs). A representative …
polymers (PFRPs), often referred to as self-reinforced composites (SRCs). A representative …
[HTML][HTML] Recycling and ecotoxicity of flax/PLA composites: Influence of seawater aging
Poly (lactic acid) is finding increasing applications as it is a bio-sourced compostable
thermoplastic. Its properties can be improved by adding flax fibres, which are also …
thermoplastic. Its properties can be improved by adding flax fibres, which are also …
Sustainable polymer composite marine structures: Developments and challenges
The marine industry has been a major user of polymer composites for over 50 years. There
has been a strong historical preference for glass fibre reinforced thermoset polymers, mainly …
has been a strong historical preference for glass fibre reinforced thermoset polymers, mainly …
Self-reinforced biodegradable thermoplastic composites
Improvements in the mechanical performance of biodegradable plastics are required to
facilitate replacement of commodity plastics as part of a global push for the use of more …
facilitate replacement of commodity plastics as part of a global push for the use of more …
Green Composites for maritime engineering: A Review
Green composites have gained increasing attention in recent years as a sustainable
alternative to traditional materials used in marine structures. These composites are made …
alternative to traditional materials used in marine structures. These composites are made …
Toxicity comparison of polylactic acid and polyethylene microplastics co-exposed with methylmercury on Daphnia magna
The prevalence of microplastics (MPs) in aquatic ecosystems has become a significant
environmental concern due to their persistence and potential toxicity. Although bioplastics …
environmental concern due to their persistence and potential toxicity. Although bioplastics …