Future Foods,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100432 - 100432
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Starch-based
films
reinforced
with
Canna
edulis
Ker
fiber
were
developed
by
a
reactive
extrusion
process
in
which
an
esterification
reaction
was
generated
using
maleic
anhydride
as
modifying
agent
and
glycerin
plasticizer.
A
Box-Behnken
experimental
design
the
response
surface
methodology
allowed
modeling
of
mechanical
physicochemical
properties
their
subsequent
optimization
to
obtain
flexible
or
rigid
materials
different
approaches
food
packaging.
The
optimal
composition
for
material
10
2
%
(w/w)
lignocellulosic
fibers,
30
glycerol,
4
anhydride,
respectively.
Glycerol
key
variables
that
influenced
water
solubility
absorption
materials.
values
elastic
modulus,
tensile
strength,
elongation
at
break,
solubility,
2.58
1.51
GPa,
112.04
104.56
Mpa,
6.58
10.44
%,
21.63
21.85
139.72
141.06,
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
search
for
novel
materials
a
variety
of
end-use
applications
has
been
encouraged
by
increased
concern
the
environment.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
analysis
biocomposites
derived
from
natural
resources,
which
have
attracted
considerable
research
interest.
It
focuses
on
key
categories
biodegradable
polymers
and
fibers,
detailing
their
manufacturing
processes,
bonding
mechanisms,
inherent
properties.
paper
emphasizes
both
physical
thermal
features
different
bio-based
materials,
particularly
in
automotive
applications,
evaluates
compatibility
with
matrix
materials.
Drawbacks
possibilities
related
to
processing
fiber-reinforced
are
explored,
alongside
performance
comparison
traditional
commonly
used
sector.
concludes
addressing
economic
implications
prospects
biocomposites,
highlighting
potential
as
rapidly
emerging
field
polymer
science
significant
within
vehicle
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
In
this
experiment
Artocarpus
hirsutus
(AH)
fiber
was
utilized
as
the
filler
material
for
bamboo
(NF)/polyethylene
(PE)
biocomposites.
This
a
waste
to
wealth
approach
by
utilising
biomaterial
and
also
can
reduce
use
of
PE
plastics.
The
crystallinity
index
(Crl)
45.1%,
56.4%,
67%
observed
in
AH,
alkali
treated
(NaOH)
cellulose
AH
respectively.
combination
with
20
wt%
NF/3
better
tensile
flexural
strength.
Agglomeration
at
4,
5
affects
properties
lesser
interfacial
adhesion
filler/matrix
phase,
having
reducing
up
20.3
MPa.
Comparing
filler,
both
untreated
combinations
possess
addition
natural
fibers
increases
modulus
property
30
NF/5
combination.
Impact
strength
doesn’t
observe
high
influence
incorporation.
hasn’t
been
explored
detail
mechanical
hydrophilic
incorporation
matrix.
fabricated
composite
is
suited
bioengineering
applications.
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(23), P. 8752 - 8764
Published: April 19, 2024
In
this
study,
we
devised
novel
poly(itaconic
acid)/starch
(PIA/S)-based
films
by
incorporating
both
limonene
(LIM)
and
low-molar-mass
poly(limonene)
(PL)
at
varying
concentrations
(3,
6,
9/100
g
of
starch).
Our
investigation
centered
on
evaluating
their
antimicrobial
antioxidant
capabilities
with
a
focus
characterizing
the
most
promising
bioactive
film
formulations.
Surprisingly,
LIM-incorporated
showed
no
discernible
bioactivity,
contrasting
remarkable
outcomes
seen
in
PL-incorporated
films.
Specifically,
latter
demonstrated
effectiveness
against
several
pathogenic
microorganisms
including
Bacillus
cereus,
Clostridium
perfringens,
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Colletotrichum
gloeosporioides.
Moreover,
these
exhibited
notable
2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl
(DPPH)
radical
scavenging
activity
up
to
13.4%,
showcasing
hitherto
unexplored
potential
PL
domain.
This
study
also
highlights
influence
incorporation
general
properties.
Overall,
displayed
uniform
morphology,
reduced
tensile
strength,
decreased
elongation
break,
accompanied
an
increased
moisture
content
water
solubility.
No
significant
alterations
were
noted
vapor
barrier
Notably,
introduction
brought
about
exceptional
ultraviolet
(UV)-light
effect,
raising
prospect
utilizing
PIA/S/PL
as
innovative
active
packaging
materials
future.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(23), P. 3368 - 3368
Published: Nov. 29, 2024
The
integration
of
machine
learning
(ML)
into
material
manufacturing
has
driven
advancements
in
optimizing
biopolymer
production
processes.
ML
techniques,
applied
across
various
stages
production,
enable
the
analysis
complex
data
generated
throughout
identifying
patterns
and
insights
not
easily
observed
through
traditional
methods.
As
sustainable
alternatives
to
petrochemical-based
plastics,
biopolymers
present
unique
challenges
due
their
reliance
on
variable
bio-based
feedstocks
processing
conditions.
This
review
systematically
summarizes
current
applications
techniques
aiming
provide
a
comprehensive
reference
for
future
research
while
highlighting
potential
enhance
efficiency,
reduce
costs,
improve
product
quality.
also
shows
role
algorithms,
including
supervised,
unsupervised,
deep
