Rising energy concerns, rapid infrastructure development, and greater environmental
awareness have fueled the demand for sustainable materials. In this direction, sustainable …

Dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA) is a versatile technique that complements the
information provided by the more traditional thermal analysis techniques such as differential …

A review is presented of the recent developments concerning the use of polyhedral
oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) for designing polymer nanocomposites endowed with …

The need for utilization of environmentally friendly materials has emerged due to
environmental pollution that is caused by non-biodegradable materials. The usage of non …

Long term sustainability requires the elimination of waste products and their integration in
the circular economy according to goals set by the European Union. Such is the case with …

The consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is restricted by the susceptibility of fresh
produce to deterioration caused by postharvest physiological and metabolic activities …

Biodegradable polymers belong to a family of polymer materials that found applications
ranged from medical applications including tissue engineering, wound management, drugs …

Long-chain branched (LCB) polybutylene succinate (PBS) was successfully prepared by the
reaction of linear PBS with epoxy-based multifunctional oligomer and triglycidyl …

Natural fiber reinforced polymer composite is a much focused area of study owing to its
environmentally friendly nature and good mechanical properties. These composites offer …

The fatigue behavior of three biodegradable polymers, PLA (polylactic acid), PBS
(polybutylene succinate) and PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) was determined …