Recent Advances in Research on Biodegradable Polymers and Sustainable Composites

by Jimenez, Alfonso

• ISBN13: 9781606920954
• ISBN10: 1606920952
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-31
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

The use of conventional polymeric packaging materials obtained from non-renewable sources represents an important environmental impact and waste generation after their use. Biopolymers have received an increased interest lately due to more environmentally aware consumers, increased price of crude oil and global warming. These polymers are naturally occurring polymers that are found in all living organisms and they fulfil all the environmental concerns (renewable raw materials and relatively good biodegradability). As a result their use will have a less negative effect on our environment compared to petroleum based materials, but they show some limitations in terms of performance (thermal resistance, barrier and mechanical properties) as well as associated costs.

Table of Contents

Preface

New plasticizers for PVC materials in medical devices

Influence of sterilization processes in mechanical properties

Natural antioxidants for polypropylene stabilization

Differential Scanning Calorimetry study of plasticized poly(lactic acid) films during aging

Structure and properties of gelatine/montmorillonite nanocomposite films

Use of alternative vegetable olive marc oil as plasticizer for environmentally friendly PVC plastisol formulations

Composite materials based of lignocellulosic fibres and thermoplastic matrices (PP and LDPE)

Nanocomposite materials containing cellulose whiskers extracted from palm tree

Synthesis and properties of phosphorus-containing polypeptides for effective ion-exchange materials of improved capacity

Natural fibre-PLA composites: Processing and mechanical properties

Lignins and tannins as substitutives for phenol in novolac resins

Biodegradable composites from starch foam and surface plasma treated natural fiber

Effects of a maleated polypropylene coupling agent onto the rheological properties of cellulose-reinforced polypropylene composites

Polymer nanocomposites reinforced with polysaccharide nanocrystals

Biodegradation of oil products in polluted soil by using the mixture of the polymer complex [chitosan Chr(45) lactoserum protein]Chr(45)active silt

Preparation and study of chitosan polymer complexes with proteins and hydroxylous polymers

Development and characterization of novel nanobiocomposites of thermoplastic biopolymers and layered silicates

Mechanical properties of starch-based nano-biocomposites

Preparation and characterization of biodegradable plasticized starch-g-poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)-based (nano)composites

Renewable materials based on starch, clays and fine birch pulp fibres

On the Relation between the Processing of High-Molecular-Weight Chitosan and its Biocide Properties

Index

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