Green nanocomposites based on thermoplastic starch: A review

KE Rivadeneira-Velasco, CA Utreras-Silva… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The development of bio-based materials has been a consequence of the environmental
awareness generated over time. The versatility of native starch is a promising starting point …

Effect of polyethylene glycol methyl ether methacrylate on the biodegradability of polyvinyl alcohol/starch blend films

A Iskalieva, M Yesmurat, KM Al Azzam, D Ainakulova… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Blend copolymers (PVA/S) were grafted with polyethylene glycol methyl methacrylate
(PEGMA) with different ratios. Potassium persulfate was used as an initiator. The blend …

Thermoplastic Starch Biocomposite Films Reinforced with Nanocellulose from Agave tequilana Weber var. Azul Bagasse

MG Lomelí-Ramírez, B Reyes-Alfaro… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this work, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), bleached cellulose nanofibers (bCNFs), and
unbleached cellulose nanofibers (ubCNFs) isolated by acid hydrolysis from Agave tequilana …

Fabrication of well-dispersed cellulose nanocrystal reinforced biobased epoxy composites using reversibility of covalent adaptable network

F Zhao, PX Tian, YD Li, Y Weng, JB Zeng - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) shows great potential in reinforced composites but it is difficult
to disperse in epoxy thermosets due to its poor dispersity in epoxy monomers. Herein, we …

Development and Characterization of a 96‐Well Exposure System for Safety Assessment of Nanomaterials

Y Kohl, M Müller, M Fink, M Mamier, S Fürtauer… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, a 96‐well exposure system for safety assessment of nanomaterials is
developed and characterized using an air–liquid interface lung epithelial model. This system …

Ultra‐strong and biodegradable nanocomposite fibers of poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate)/cellulose nanocrystal prepared by dry‐jet wet spinning

Y Lee, MW Kim, HJ Kim, JK Kim, TK Won… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Fiber‐based products constitute a significant portion of plastic waste and cause
environmental damage. In particular, discarded sanitary masks and fishing gear disintegrate …

Part A: Biodegradable Bio-Composite Film Reinforced with Cellulose Nanocrystals from Chaetomorpha linum into Thermoplastic Starch Matrices

T Alsufyani, NH M'sakni - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, macroalgae and microalgae have played a significant role in the production
of organic matter, fiber, and minerals on Earth. They contribute to both technical and …