Degradation of pet copolyesters under real and laboratory composting conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10163-017-0595-3
Abstract: The present work is aimed on the study of degradation of poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-lactate) copolyesters, prepared by chemical modification of PET waste beverage bottles using l-lactic acid, under laboratory (bioreactor) and natural (Central Composting Plant in… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; composting conditions; copolyesters real; degradation pet ... See more keywords
Monitoring of degradation of starch-based biopolymer film under different composting conditions, using TGA, FTIR and SEM analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125770
Abstract: This paper presents the results of a composting lab-scale test carried out on Mater-Bi® film, a starch-based biopolymer. The test material is composed by starch, additives and polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT). The test lasted for… read more here.
Keywords: composting conditions; analysis; starch based; film ... See more keywords
Disintegrability under composting conditions of films based on gelatin, chitosan and/or sodium caseinate containing boldo-of-Chile leafs extract.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.051
Abstract: Biodegradable films based on pure gelatin (GEL100), chitosan (CH100) and sodium caseinate (SCas100), and gelatin-chitosan (GEL50:CH50) and gelatin‑sodium caseinate (GEL50:SCas50) blends, without or with boldo-of-Chile leafs extract (BoC) were studied. The solubility in water (%)… read more here.
Keywords: composting conditions; sodium caseinate; gelatin chitosan; films based ... See more keywords
Biodegradable kinetics and behavior of bio-based polyblends under simulated aerobic composting conditions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.110211
Abstract: The current study evaluates aerobic biodegradation of melt extruded poly(lactic acid) PLA based blends under composting conditions. Samples of neat PLA (NPLA) and bio-based polyblend composites of PLA/LLDPE (linear low-density polyethylene) having different concentration of… read more here.
Keywords: composting conditions; biodegradable kinetics; kinetics behavior; biodegradation ... See more keywords
A comparative study of degradation mechanisms of PHBV and PBSA under laboratory-scale composting conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.06.025
Abstract: Abstract Biodegradable plastics appear as one promising means to help solving the increasing issue of environmental pollution by plastics. The present study aims at comparing the biodegradation mechanisms of two promising biodegradable plastics, PHBV Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)… read more here.
Keywords: composting conditions; phbv pbsa; study; laboratory scale ... See more keywords
Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid) Biocomposites under Controlled Composting Conditions and Freshwater Biotope
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13040594
Abstract: The influence of additives such as natural-based plasticiser acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC), CaCO3 and lignin-coated cellulose nanocrystals (L-CNC) on the biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites was studied by monitoring microbial metabolic activity through respirometry.… read more here.
Keywords: biodegradation; composting conditions; pla biocomposites; freshwater biotope ... See more keywords
Effect of Cellulose and Cellulose Nanocrystal Contents on the Biodegradation, under Composting Conditions, of Hierarchical PLA Biocomposites
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DOI: 10.3390/polym13111855
Abstract: In this work, the effect of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) on the biodegradation, under composting conditions, of hierarchical PLA biocomposites (HBCs) was studied using a full 22 factorial experimental design. The HBCs… read more here.
Keywords: composting conditions; biodegradation; pla; effect ... See more keywords
PLA/PHB-Based Materials Fully Biodegradable under Both Industrial and Home-Composting Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14194113
Abstract: In order to make bioplastics accessible for a wider spectrum of applications, ready-to-use plastic material formulations should be available with tailored properties. Ideally, these kinds of materials should also be “home-compostable” to simplify their organic… read more here.
Keywords: pla phb; biodegradable industrial; materials fully; fully biodegradable ... See more keywords
The Influence of Plasticizers and Accelerated Ageing on Biodegradation of PLA under Controlled Composting Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/polym15010140
Abstract: The overall performance of plasticizers on common mechanical and physical properties, as well as on the processability of polylactic acid (PLA) films, is well-explored. However, the influence of plasticizers on biodegradation is still in its… read more here.
Keywords: pla; influence plasticizers; influence; accelerated ageing ... See more keywords