Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(12)
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
ABSTRACT
In
this
work,
a
plant‐based
composite
materials
that
can
be
used
as
food
packaging
has
been
developed.
Juniperus
communis
L.
extract,
which
is
known
to
have
good
antibacterial
activity,
was
added
poly(butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate)
(PBAT)
at
different
percentage
(1%,
5%,
10%,
15%,
20%)
and
produced
films
by
solution
casting
method.
All
the
prepared
PBAT
were
subjected
characterization
techniques
like
attenuated
total
reflection‐infrared
spectroscopy
(ATR‐IR),
x‐ray
diffraction
(XRD),
surface
morphology,
thermal
stability,
mechanical
strength,
film
color,
opacity,
wettability,
properties.
Thermogravimetric
analysis
(TGA)
conducted
on
stability
of
films.
To
examine
suitability
for
packaging,
measurements
opacity
water
vapor
permeability
performed.
It
determined
higher
L.,
enhanced
test
results.
The
films'
activity
against
both
gram‐positive
(
S.
aureus
)
gram‐negative
E.
coli
bacteria
tested.
optimum
observed
in
with
20%
plant
extract.
However,
it
supposed
characteristics
are
improved
adding
extract
PBAT.
Discover Food,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Nanotechnology
has
come
up
as
an
advanced
domain
in
the
food
packaging
field
that
proved
to
be
effective
solution
for
increasing
shelf
life
and
ensuring
products'
safety.
Integration
of
metal-based
nanoparticles
with
different
materials
enhances
physical,
chemical,
mechanical,
thermal
characteristics
resulting
robust
barrier
preservation
products.
This
review
delves
into
potential
numerous
nanomaterials
active
production.
The
ability
these
enhance
various
thermal,
antimicrobial,
antioxidant
characteristics,
provide
gas,
moisture,
light
barriers
been
discussed.
overview
important
synthesis
methods
production
is
also
emphasized.
Alongside
current
industrial
scenario
challenges
nanotechnology
sector.
Metal-based
played
a
significant
role
enhancing
tensile
strength,
young
modulus,
glass
transition
temperature,
melting
antimicrobial
activity,
properties
(light,
moisture)
materials.
However,
achieve
widespread
commercialization,
more
comprehensive
regulations
scientific
literature
on
migration
toxicity
nanoparticles,
sustainability,
scale-up
strategies,
process
optimization
are
essential.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
ABSTRACT
Thermoplastic
starch
(TPS)
has
long
been
recognized
for
its
challenges
in
blending
with
other
biodegradable
polymers
due
to
issues
of
compatibilization.
This
study
involved
the
melt
TPS
and
poly(butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate)
(TPS/PBAT
50/50)
4,4′‐methylene
diphenyl
diisocyanate
(MDI)
acting
as
a
reactive
chain
extender.
The
mechanical
characteristics,
phase
morphology,
thermal
behavior,
crystalline
structure,
water
absorption
mixes
were
examined.
Increasing
MDI
component
resulted
enhanced
tensile
strength
from
9.60
17.71
MPa,
elongation
at
break
increases
366.80%
623.65%.
addition
0–2
wt%
enhances
stability
T
d
peak
increase
327.49°C
338.34°C.
SEM
micrographs
demonstrated
notable
enhancement
interfacial
adhesion
between
PBAT
phases
increment
MDI.
relative
crystallinity
10%
13%
after
presence
decreased
films.
Characterization
results
indicate
that
incorporation
extender
can
improve
performance
TPS/PBAT‐MDI
bioplastics.
