Poly (lactic Acid): A versatile biobased polymer for the future with multifunctional properties—From monomer synthesis, polymerization techniques and molecular …

E Balla, V Daniilidis, G Karlioti, T Kalamas… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Environmental problems, such as global warming and plastic pollution have forced
researchers to investigate alternatives for conventional plastics. Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), one …

Renewable and sustainable biobased materials: An assessment on biofibers, biofilms, biopolymers and biocomposites

A Vinod, MR Sanjay, S Suchart… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
The current global scenario has a great impact on the development of new bio-based
materials due to its vital advantages that are helpful in replacing synthetic and hazardous …

Comprehensive review on plant fiber-reinforced polymeric biocomposites

S Mahmud, KMF Hasan, MA Jahid, K Mohiuddin… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Springer
The expansion of environment-friendly materials based on natural sources increases
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …

Biodegradable polylactic acid and its composites: Characteristics, processing, and sustainable applications in sports

Y Wu, X Gao, J Wu, T Zhou, TT Nguyen, Y Wang - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a biodegradable polyester polymer that is produced from renewable
resources, such as corn or other carbohydrate sources. However, its poor toughness limits …

Plant-based natural fibre reinforced composites: a review on fabrication, properties and applications

M Syduzzaman, MA Al Faruque, K Bilisik, M Naebe - Coatings, 2020 - mdpi.com
The increasing global environmental concerns and awareness of renewable green
resources is continuously expanding the demand for eco-friendly, sustainable and …

[HTML][HTML] Turning waste plant fibers into advanced plant fiber reinforced polymer composites: A comprehensive review

J Parameswaranpillai, JA Gopi, S Radoor… - Composites Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plant fibers are increasingly used in fabricating polymer composite components useful in the
automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. This surge in the usage of plant fibers in …

Potential natural fiber polymeric nanobiocomposites: A review

KMF Hasan, PG Horváth, T Alpár - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Composite materials reinforced with biofibers and nanomaterials are becoming
considerably popular, especially for their light weight, strength, exceptional stiffness, flexural …

Polymer composites reinforced with natural fibers and nanocellulose in the automotive industry: A short review

FV Ferreira, IF Pinheiro, SF de Souza, LHI Mei… - Journal of Composites …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Environmental concerns and cost reduction have encouraged the use of natural fillers as
reinforcement in polymer composites. Currently, a wide variety of reinforcement, such as …

Green composites from natural fibers and biopolymers: A review on processing, properties, and applications

MZ Islam, ME Sarker, MM Rahman… - Journal of …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
At present, environmental sustainability is a big concern due to the limited resources and the
adverse impacts of petroleum-based materials. Green composites (GCs) attracted intensive …

Poly (lactic acid)–biochar biocomposites: Effect of processing and filler content on rheological, thermal, and mechanical properties

R Arrigo, M Bartoli, G Malucelli - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Biocomposites based on poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and biochar (BC) particles derived from
spent ground coffee were prepared using two different processing routes, namely melt …