Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 2169 - 2169
Published: July 30, 2024
This
study
showed
that
a
polylactide
(PLA)-based
composite
filled
with
nanostructured
hydroxyapatite
(HAp)
and
natural
extract
from
the
rhizome
of
Curcuma
longa
L.
could
provide
an
alternative
to
commonly
used
fossil-based
plasticsfor
food
packaging.
The
incorporation
HAp
into
PLA
matrix
had
positive
effect
on
improving
selected
properties
composites;
beneficial
be
enhanced
by
introducing
green
modifier
in
form
extract.
Prior
fabrication
composite,
filler
was
characterized
terms
morphology
composition,
then
fully
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
atomic
force
(AFM),
Raman
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FT-IR),
mechanical,
thermal,
thermomechanical,
optical
were
investigated.
proposed
material
exhibits
antioxidant
against
DPPH
radicals
antibacterial
performance
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli).
results
nanocomposite
has
highest
for
10
wt%
average
diameter
rod-shaped
structures
below
100
nm.
In
addition,
introduction
turmeric
tensile
strength
nanocomposites
containing
1
5%
HAp.
As
resulting
adsorbs
light
specific
wavelength
range,
it
can
medical
sector,
food-packaging,
or
coatings.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 513 - 513
Published: Dec. 7, 2023
The
industrial
application
of
UV
curable
coatings
is
being
widely
commercialized
at
a
rapid
pace
with
very
diversified
product
markets.
curing
has
existed
for
many
years
now,
but
the
new
commercial
opportunities
emerging
sustainable,
and
climate
friendly
technologies
have
driven
demand
photo-curable
coating
systems.
It
primarily
attributed
to
its
environmentally
solvent-free
energy-efficient
method.
Precedented
light
are
numerous
lamp
sources
extensively
studied.
In
such
an
era
predominant
research
evolving
technology
horizon,
we
attempt
outline
state
art,
opportunities,
challenges.
This
contribution
attempts
highlight,
in
comprehensive
way,
sustainable
on
basis
recent
advancements,
existing
challenges
prospective
scope
this
field.
With
set
prerequisite
foundational
knowledge
into
mechanisms,
review
meticulously
looked
advancements.
focus
three
aspects:
known
science
behind
coatings,
coupled
future
opportunities.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(13), P. 1769 - 1769
Published: June 22, 2024
Polymer
sustainability
is
a
pressing
concern
in
today’s
world
driven
by
the
increasing
demand
for
environmentally
friendly
materials.
This
review
paper
provides
comprehensive
overview
of
eco-friendly
approaches
towards
enhancing
polymers.
It
synthesized
recent
research
and
developments
various
areas
such
as
green
polymer
synthesis
methods,
biodegradable
polymers,
recycling
technologies,
emerging
sustainable
alternatives.
The
environmental
impact
traditional
production
processes
importance
adopting
greener
alternatives
were
critically
examined.
delved
into
advancements
technologies
like
mechanical,
chemical,
biological
aimed
at
minimizing
plastic
waste
promoting
circular
economy.
innovative
upcycling,
hybrid
methods
etc.,
which
offer
promising
solutions
addressing
pollution
achieving
long-term
goals
also
analyzed.
Finally,
discussed
challenges
future
prospects
sustainability,
emphasizing
need
researchers
concerted
efforts
from
scientists
across
industries
academia
to
drive
meaningful
change
more
future.
The
ubiquitous
nature
of
polymers
have
led
to
a
widespread
demand
for
sustainable
in
numerous
industrial
applications.
However,
lack
well
laid
out
guidelines,
product
development
pathways
and
certifications
resulted
lot
commotions
confusions
within
the
polymer
value
chain.
Herein,
meticulous
review
is
conducted
on
topic
sustainability
shedding
light
standards,
declarations,
biobased-biomass
concepts,
carbon
footprint
etc.
It
critical
that
companies
significantly
contribute
such
efforts
lieu
market
readiness
competitive
advantages.
Any
discussion
horizon
references
couple
terms/
abbreviations/concepts.
In
this
article,
key
terminologies
concepts
related
are
reviewed
with
holistic
outlook
approaches
horizon.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1669 - 1669
Published: June 12, 2024
This
study
examines
the
applicability
of
an
unknown
composition
waste
plastic
bag
sample
as
bitumen
modifier.
The
components
were
initially
characterized
to
identify
type
plastics
and
level
impurity.
Asphalt
binder
performance
was
examined
for
rutting,
thermal,
age
resistance.
results
revealed
that
bags,
predominantly
consisted
Low-Density
Polyethylene
(LDPE)
Linear
(LLDPE)
contained
6.1%
impurities.
tests
indicated
bags
enhanced
rutting
resistance
by
one
grade,
with
its
modification
more
similar
LLDPE,
rather
than
LDPE.
thermal
degradation
aging
properties
modified
binders
demonstrated
exhibited
slightly
lower
temperature
compared
virgin
LDPE
LLDPE.
attributed
impurities
in
plastic.
In
conclusion,
analyzed
proved
be
suitable
use
modification,
presenting
a
viable
alternative
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(18), P. 2561 - 2561
Published: Sept. 10, 2024
Tremendously
negative
effects
have
been
generated
in
recent
decades
by
the
continuously
increasing
production
of
conventional
plastics
and
inadequate
management
their
waste
products.
This
demands
materials
within
a
circular
economy,
easy
to
recycle
biodegrade,
minimizing
environmental
impact
cost
competitiveness.
Bioplastics
represent
sustainable
alternative
this
scenario.
However,
replacement
must
be
addressed
considering
several
aspects
along
lifecycle,
from
bioplastic
processing
final
application
product.
In
review,
using
different
additives,
biomass
sources,
techniques
on
mechanical
thermal
behavior,
as
well
biodegradability,
bioplastics
is
discussed.
The
importance
bioplasticizers
highlighted,
besides
studying
role
surfactants,
compatibilizers,
cross-linkers,
coupling
agents,
chain
extenders.
Cellulose,
lignin,
starch,
chitosan,
composites
are
analyzed
part
non-synthetic
considered.
Throughout
study,
emphasis
use
well-established
manufacturing
processes,
such
extrusion,
injection,
compression,
or
blow
molding,
since
these
ones
that
satisfy
quality,
productivity,
requirements
for
large-scale
industrial
production.
Particular
attention
also
given
fused
deposition
modeling,
additive
technique
nowadays
not
only
used
making
prototypes,
but
it
being
integrated
into
development
parts
wide
variety
biomedical
applications.
Finally,
recyclability
commercial
discussed,
some
future
perspectives
challenges
bio-based
with
conclusion
technological
innovations,
economic
incentives,
policy
changes
could
coupled
individually
driven
solutions
mitigate
impacts
associated
plastics.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
141(18)
Published: Feb. 21, 2024
Abstract
Polylactide
(PLA)
was
melt
blended
with
low
amounts
of
poly
(butylene
adipate‐co‐terephthalate)
(PBAT)
using
a
simple
reactive
extrusion
process
herein,
aiming
to
address
the
inherent
brittleness
PLA
without
significantly
compromising
its
stiffness.
PLA/PBAT
(90/10)
blends
small
amount
peroxide
(0.02
phr)
and
second
crosslinker
agent
triallyl
isocyanurate
(TAIC)
were
produced
explore
structure‐performance
relationship
evolution
in
extrusion.
The
results
showed
that
blend
an
appropriate
TAIC
(i.e.,
0.3
exhibited
remarkable
increase
elongation
at
break,
reaching
as
high
96%.
sample
also
demonstrated
stiffness,
boasting
Young's
modulus
2.4
GPa
yield
strength
43
MPa.
It
evident
combination
enhanced
compatibility
optimized
homogeneous
PBAT
phase
size
approximately
0.6
μm
worked
synergistically
enhance
toughness
PLA.
Conversely,
higher
contents
resulted
over‐crosslinking,
despite
considerable
improvements
compatibility.
This
study
offers
versatile,
scalable,
practical
method
prepare
fully
biodegradable
toughness.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(12), P. 1621 - 1621
Published: June 7, 2024
Today,
98%
of
all
plastics
are
fossil-based
and
non-biodegradable,
globally,
only
9%
recycled.
Microplastic
nanoplastic
pollution
is
just
beginning
to
be
understood.
As
the
global
demand
for
sustainable
alternatives
conventional
continues
rise,
biobased
biodegradable
have
emerged
as
a
promising
solution.
This
review
article
delves
into
pivotal
concept
carbon
recycling
pathway
towards
achieving
zero-waste
future
through
production
utilization
high-value
bioplastics.
The
comprehensively
explores
current
state
bioplastics
(biobased
and/or
materials),
emphasizing
importance
carbon-neutral
circular
approaches
in
their
lifecycle.
chiefly
used
low-value
applications,
such
packaging
single-use
items.
sheds
light
on
value-added
like
longer-lasting
components
products,
demanding
properties,
which
increasingly
being
deployed.
Based
waste
hierarchy
paradigm—reduce,
reuse,
recycle—different
use
cases
end-of-life
scenarios
materials
will
described,
including
technological
options
recycling,
from
mechanical
chemical
methods.
A
special
emphasis
common
bioplastics—TPS,
PLA,
PHAs—as
well
discussion
composites,
provided.
While
it
acknowledged
that
(waste)
crisis
stems
largely
mismanagement,
needs
stated
radical
solution
must
come
core
material
side,
intrinsic
properties
polymers
formulations.
manner
cascaded
bioplastics,
labeling,
legislation,
technologies,
consumer
awareness
can
contribute
topics
this
article.
Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(6), P. 774 - 774
Published: June 20, 2024
The
ubiquitous
nature
of
polymers
has
led
to
a
widespread
demand
for
sustainable
in
numerous
industrial
applications.
However,
lack
well
laid
out
guidelines,
product
development
pathways
and
certifications
resulted
lot
commotions
confusions
within
the
polymer
value
chain.
Herein,
meticulous
review
is
conducted
on
topic
sustainability
shedding
light
standards,
declarations,
biobased-biomass
concepts,
carbon
footprint,
etc.
It
critical
that
companies
significantly
contribute
such
efforts
lieu
market
readiness
competitive
advantages.
Any
discussion
horizon
references
couple
terms/abbreviations/concepts.
In
this
article,
key
terminologies
concepts
related
are
reviewed
with
holistic
outlook
approaches
horizon.
raw
material
manufacturers,
mass
balance
approach
gained
more
momentum
International
Sustainability
Carbon
Certification
(ISCC).
Product
life
cycle
analysis
third-party
were
noted
as
three
factors
engagement,
manufactures
placing
commitments
targets
emissions
control.
foreseen
collaborative
network
between
academic
research,
manufacturers
upstream
consumers
will
drive
products
market.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(3), P. 516 - 516
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Microplastics
pose
a
great
challenge
to
human
health
and
could
prove
be
the
most
dangerous
environmental
contaminant
of
21st
century.
The
study
presented
here
is
an
attempt
at
proposing
new
methodology
for
studying
interaction
microplastics
with
adherent
mammalian
cells
using
aides.
disposable
holders
proposed
provide
direct
contact
between
(with
density
lower
than
that
water)
in
course
culturing,
which
necessary
as
we
postulate
existence
interaction.
Using
several
microscopic
methods
(confocal
fluorescence
microscopy
scanning
electron
(SEM)),
have
observed
this
causes
non-destructive
penetration
cell
monolayer
adhesion
surface.
Caco-2
were
used
experiments.
said
are
approximation
digestive
system,
which,
due
presence
plastics
drinking
water,
particularly
vulnerable
interactions
these
contaminants.
Model
obtained
by
grinding
pellets
chemically
pure
polypropylene.
imaging
both
space
on
surface
was
supplemented
assay
determine
welfare
studied
microplastic-exposed
models,
did
not
show
occurrence
apoptosis
or
necrosis
after
24
h
exposure.
