Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization, and Application

• Other Authors: Striani, Raffaella (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Technology: general issues; Chemical engineering; biopolymer-treated soil; Xanthan Gum; Guar Gum; soil strength; durability; cyclic wetting-drying; biodegradability; carbon nanotubes; graphene; life cycle analysis; nanocomposites; packaging; remediation; starch; aging; coarse wool fibre; hybrid composites; natural rubber; PALF; sisal fibre; mulch films; biopolymers; SDGs; plastic pollution; polymers; microfluidics; lab-on-chip; biomedical engineering; drug carrier; artificial cell; 3D bioprinting; hydrogel films; gelatin; antimicrobial activity; food packaging; TGA; biocomposites; renewable sources; wood waste; waste valorization; primerless-wet bonding; resin adhesive system; hybrid layer; tensile bond strength; micro-seal; luting resin; dental prosthesis; fixed prosthodontics; bioplastics; conventional polymers; renewable resources; LCA; fish collagen; fish industry waste; collagen extraction; nano collagen; sustainability; poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate); cellulose nanofiber; bionanocomposite; melt-extrusion processing; optimization; response surface methodology; acrylonitrile butadiene rubber; fish scale; bis(triethoxysilylpropyl)tetrasulfide; composite; compatibilizer; collagen biopolymer; unicornfish bone; acid extraction; characterization; biocompatible; biodegradable; scaffolds; tissue engineering; lignin biopolymer; erosion; triaxial test; wetting and drying cycles; silt; green macroalga; red sea; Chaetomorpha linum; cellulose nanocrystals; green silver nanoparticles; bio-nanocomposite films; optical properties; Torenia fournieri; zinc oxide nanoparticle; smart packaging sensors; wound healing; biodegradable plastic; circular economy; pineapple; tensile strength; silver nanoparticles; green synthesis; Piper betle L. leaf; pig lining leather; antibacterial activity; antifungal activity; polylactic acid (PLA); spent coffee grounds (SCG); rheological properties; mechanical properties; chitosan; nanofiber; preparation; applications; wound dressing; acetylation; flour; physicochemical properties; modification; wound dressings; hydrogel; honey; natural polymer; synthetic polymer; PLA; biodegradation; sports equipment manufacturing; arrowroot starch; heat-moisture treatment; octenylsuccinilation; dual-modification; functional properties; glabridin; 3-O-Ethyl-L-ascorbic acid; tranexamic acid; microneedles; pigmentation; multifunctional drug; hydrophilic bioplastics; gum Arabic; polyvinyl alcohol; casting of poly-(methyl methacrylate); dehydration; phosphorus pentoxide; peeling; microbial biodegradation; green composites; stem fiber; crystallinity; thermal behavior; reinforcement material; pineapple leaf fiber; flax; poly(butylene succinate); unidirectional composites; microstructure; sustainable materials; epoxy resin; Schiff base; epoxidized soybean oil; epoxy vitrimer; reprocessability; recyclability; agroindustrial wastes; biomaterials; cellulose; lignocellulosic biomass; polylactic acid; coir fiber; bamboo leaf fiber; annealing; biocomposite
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The reprint, titled "Sustainable Biopolymer-Based Composites: Processing, Characterization, and Application", is composed of 32 scientific works of scholars that contributed their own expertise passion, and science to expand the boundaries of knowledge by addressing new challenges. The topic of new biopolymer-based composite materials is addressed from several aspects, from the development to characterization and application, in several fields of scientific interest.