Continual reduction of landfill space along with rising CO 2 levels and environmental
pollution, are global issues that will only grow with time if not correctly addressed. The lack …

The biodegradability and mechanical properties of polysaccharides are dependent on their
architecture (linear or branched) as well as their crystallinity (size of crystals and crystallinity …

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

In this paper, different strategies to promote PLA crystallization were investigated with the
objective of increasing the crystalline content under typical polymer processing conditions …

Dielectrics in Electric Fields explores the influence of electric fields on dielectric—ie, non-
conducting or insulating—materials, examining the distinctive behaviors of these materials …

Poly (lactic acid) is at present the most promising and commercially available bio‐based and
biocompostable (bio) plastic. The properties of PLA, however, are rather poor, notably its low …

The glass transition temperature (T g) is a crucial parameter for understanding the
mechanical behavior of polyamide 6. It depends mainly on two aspects: hydration level and …

Ascorbyl palmitate (AP) and α-tocopherol (AT) were added to poly-(lactic acid)(PLA) film to
investigate their effects on PLA's physical, structural, mechanical and barrier properties. AP …

Among “green” alternatives for oil-based commodity plastics like Polyethylene, Polyamides,
and Poly (Ethylene Terephthalate), a new class of polyesters synthesized from …

Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), a biodegradable and compostable polymer, is gaining
market acceptance and has been extensively investigated. The versatility of PLA has led to …