PLA, PBAT, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), and their blends: biodegradation, compatibilization, and nanoparticle interactions

FAT da Costa, DF Parra, ECL Cardoso… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2023 - Springer
PLA/PBAT (Poly (lactic acid)/Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)) blend is a
biodegradable material commonly considered a potential alternative to polymeric products …

Production methods and applications of bioactive polylactic acid: a review

PS Ferreira, SM Ribeiro, R Pontes, J Nunes - Environmental Chemistry …, 2024 - Springer
Bioplastics appear as an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastics because bioplastics are
carbon neutral and often biodegradable, thus potentially solving the issues of plastic …

Performance evaluation of fatigue behavior in extrusion-based functionally graded materials

S Alkunte, M Rajeshirke, I Fidan, S Hasanov - The International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
The present study examined the fatigue life behavior of functionally graded additive
manufacturing (FGAM) parts fabricated using “Material Extrusion”(MEX). It reveals the …

Properties of PLA-co-PBSu copolymers rapidly synthesized by reactive processing

Z Terzopoulou, A Zamboulis, ND Bikiaris… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2024 - Springer
This work describes the synthesis of poly (lactic acid) by the ring-opening polymerization of
L-lactide in the presence of oligo (butylene succinate) with two different molecular weights …

Development of poly (methyl methacrylate)/poly (lactic acid) blend as sustainable biomaterial for dental applications

T Charasseangpaisarn, C Wiwatwarrapan… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is gaining popularity in manufacturing due to environmental
concerns. When comparing to poly (methyl methacrylate)(PMMA), PLA exhibits low melting …

[HTML][HTML] Analysis of processing and environmental impact of polymer compounds reinforced with banana fiber in an injection molding process

P Bordón, D Elduque, R Paz, C Javierre, D Kusić… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The global consumption of thermoplastic materials of fossil origin continues to grow,
generating high environmental impacts mainly due to the energy consumed during their …

Multifaceted applications of micro/nanorobots in pharmaceutical drug delivery systems: a comprehensive review

T Das, S Sultana - Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Drug delivery systems (DDSs) encompass a wide range of methods,
including oral, injectable, and topical routes of administration, all tailored to meet specific …

Upcycling discarded cellulosic surgical masks into catalytically active freestanding materials

J Reguera, F Zheng, AE Shalan, E Lizundia - Cellulose, 2022 - Springer
The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has resulted in the massive fabrication of disposable
surgical masks. As the accumulation of discarded face masks represents a booming threat to …

Biocomposites and bionanocomposites from poly (lactide) and cellulosic materials–a review

CN Nkuna, W Mhike, V Ojijo, MB Shongwe, MJ John - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
Global environmental concerns have recently accelerated interest in the usage of
biodegradable polymers to replace petroleum-based conventional plastics. Lactic acid …

[HTML][HTML] Poly (DL-lactic acid) scaffolds as a bone targeting platform for the co-delivery of antimicrobial agents against S. aureus-C. albicans mixed biofilms

M Zegre, J Barros, IAC Ribeiro, C Santos… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
New strategies for the treatment of polymicrobial bone infections are required. In this study,
the co-delivery of two antimicrobials by poly (D, L-lactic acid)(PDLLA) scaffolds was …