Poly (lactic acid), also abbreviated as PLA, is a promising biopolymer for food packaging
owing to its environmental-friendly characteristic and desirable physical properties …

Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is an aliphatic polyester that can be derived from natural and
renewable resources. Owing to favorable features, such as biocompatibility …

Lightweight, easy recyclability and improved bonding can be achieved by self-reinforced
polymer composites (SPC). However, the mechanical properties of SPC are usually limited …

Currently, the quest for highly transparent and flexible fibrous membranes with robust
mechanical characteristics, high breathability, and good filtration performance is rapidly …

This comprehensive study introduces pioneering techniques in the toughening of polylactic
acid (PLA) by incorporating thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanofibrils, leveraging two …

Designing high-performance renewable polylactide (PLA) based materials will assist in
achieving the full potential of PLA as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based polymers …

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 …

Carbon nanofibrous membrane (CNFM) materials are commonly black and opaque, and
their poor optical performance severely limits their application in emerging fields, such as …

Carbon nanotube (CNT) was incorporated into the miscible poly (lactic acid)/poly (ethylene
oxide)(PLA/PEO) blend to successfully fabricate biodegradable nanocomposites. Scanning …

Self-reinforced polymer composites (SrPCs) have many advantages such as light weight,
easy recyclability, improved bonding, and low cost. However, the enhancement of …