Biodegradation of biodegradable polymers in mesophilic aerobic environments

A Bher, PC Mayekar, RA Auras… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Finding alternatives to diminish plastic pollution has become one of the main challenges of
modern life. A few alternatives have gained potential for a shift toward a more circular and …

A mini-review on polyvinyl alcohol/lignin (nano) composites: Preparation, applications and perspectives

M Han, Y Zhang, Y Zhang, Q Ye, M Sillanpää… - Sustainable Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
As a water soluble polymer, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) has gained popularity due to its
excellent chemical stability, biodegradability and biocompatibility, as well as film-forming …

High-strength, multifunctional, and long nanocellulose hybrid fibers coated with esterified poly (vinyl alcohol)–citric acid–lignin resin

PS Panicker, DO Agumba, J Kim - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
In natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites, strong and tough nanocellulose long fibers
(NCLFs) are in high demand. Despite the availability of diverse cellulose nanofiber (CNF) …

Custom-designed polyphenol lignin for the enhancement of poly (vinyl alcohol)-based wood adhesive

T Liu, Y Yang, L Yan, B Lin, L Dai, Z Huang… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Adhesives are used extensively in the wood industry. As resource and environmental issues
become increasingly severe, the development of green and sustainable biomass-based …

[HTML][HTML] High-performance green composites made by cellulose long filament-reinforced vanillin epoxy resin

S Adil, B Kumar, PS Panicker, DH Pham, J Kim - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
Developing high-performance composite materials from biobased resources is paving the
path toward sustainability. This paper reports cellulose long filaments (CLFs)-reinforced …

Biobased, cellulose long filament-reinforced vanillin-derived epoxy composite for high-performance and flame-retardant applications

S Adil, B Kumar, DH Pham, J Kim - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of high-strength and intrinsic flame-retardant natural fiber-reinforced green
composite (NFRGC) is a landmark for high-performance structural applications. This paper …

Design of sustainable 3D printable polylactic acid composites with high lignin content

Z Ren, X Zhou, K Ding, T Ji, H Sun, X Chi, Y Wei… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we report the development of a sustainable polymer system with 50 wt% lignin
content, suitable for additive manufacturing and high value-added utilization of lignin. The …

Never-dried aramid nanofibers dispersed in organic solvents for nanofiber-reinforced composites

HC Kim, D Zou, HA Sodano - ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2023 - ACS Publications
Aramid nanofibers (ANFs) have received considerable attention due to their high
mechanical properties, low density, and ability to be manufactured through upcycling. In …

Ultrastrong, hydrostable, and degradable straws derived from microplastic-free thermoset films for sustainable development

DO Agumba, DH Pham, J Kim - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
Single-use plastics such as straws have caused intricate environmental challenges since
they are not readily assimilated into nature at the end of life. Paper straws, on the contrary …

Antimicrobial keratin-based sustainable food packaging films reinforced with citric acid-modified cellulose nanocrystals

Y Zhang, H Luo, Y Li, Z Li, Y Wen, Z Wang… - Sustainable Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
Sustainable food packaging films play a crucial role in maintaining the freshness and quality
of the food, while prioritizing environmental sustainability. In this paper, a transparent film …