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Wei XY, Li W, Li J, Niu XT. Mussel-inspired polydopamine modified mica with enhanced mechanical strength and thermal performance of poly(lactic acid) coating. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 273:133148. [PMID: 38897517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 06/10/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
Abstract
Polylactic acid (PLA), as a green functional polymer, has been useful in various coating applications. However, due to the low mechanical strength and thermal stability of PLA, it needs to be improved in order to expand its application areas. In this work, a series of polylactic acid (PLA) nanocomposite films were prepared through introducing polydopamine-modified mica (PDA@MICA) as a self-assemble nanofiller to enhance its mechanical and thermal properties. The results demonstrated that PLA/PDA@MICA shows excellent mechanical properties. Tensile tests showed that PLA/PDA@MICA exhibits a 58.3 % increase in tensile strength and a 16.8 % increase in Young's modulus compared to pure PLA. Meanwhile, thermal performance testing shown the introduction of PDA@MICA led to an increase in crystallinities (Xc = 24.78 %). And the thermal decomposition temperature of PLA/PDA@MICA film (374 °C) was slightly higher than that of PLA film (367 °C). The simultaneous improvement of the mechanical and thermal properties was attributed to the formation of hydrogen bonds between PLA and PDA@MICA. In addition, the parallel arrangement of PDA@MICA and PLA macromolecular chains forms a unique "brick and mortar" structure in the coating, which enhances the mechanical properties of PLA/PDA@MICA composite coatings. This study reports a successful approach to simultaneously address the drawbacks of PLA, specifically its low thermal stability and mechanical strength, thereby promoting its widespread application in the coatings industry.
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- Xin-Yue Wei
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials, Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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Li X, Liu Z, Liu Z, Li Y, Tang L, Zhang W, Lu X, Li Y, Niu R, Qu J. High transparency, degradable and UV-protective poly(lactic acid) composites based on elongational rheology and chain extender assisted melt blending. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128469. [PMID: 38040153 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Conventional polylactic acid (PLA) melt plasticization and toughening processes are typically achieved at the expense of PLA strength and transparency, which is clearly detrimental to its application in areas such as smart home and food packaging. Herein, an ultraviolet (UV)-protective PLA-based composite (PP6) that simultaneously achieves high strength (63.3 MPa), high plasticity (125.3 %), and enhanced toughness (4.3 kJ/m2) by adding only 6 wt% poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-4-hydroxybutyrate) (P34HB) under the assist of 1 wt% chain extender was prepared using melt blending technique. Benefiting from the cross-linking effect of the chain extender and the elongational flow during processing, the compatibility between P34HB and PLA, as well as the thermomechanical properties, heat resistance, and biodegradable properties of the composite, have been enhanced significantly. The extremely low melt enthalpy (1.9 J/g) and the low crystallinity PLA phase contribute to an appropriate transparency (78.3 % of glass in 400-1100 nm). The prepared composites display mid- and long-wave UV-protective performance, which is superior to conventional industrial glasses. Through the superior elongational rheology technology, PP6 maintains favorable overall properties even after six thermomechanical cycles. Collectively, the composite fabricated in this work is an attractive candidate for future applications such as smart windows, food packaging, agricultural films, and biomedical applications.
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- Xiaolong Li
- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure and Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure and Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China; School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hubei University, Wuhan 430062, PR China
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- COFCO(Jilin) Bio-Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130000, PR China
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- COFCO(Jilin) Bio-Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130000, PR China
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- COFCO(Jilin) Bio-Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130000, PR China
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- COFCO(Jilin) Bio-Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130000, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure and Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China
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- COFCO(Jilin) Bio-Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., Changchun 130000, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure and Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry for Energy Conversion and Storage, Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Material Chemistry and Service Failure and Hubei Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials and Medical Protective Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, PR China.
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Tan J, Yu M, Zhang T, Huang N, Cao Z, Wei L, Zhu X. Cellulose-based polypropoxy ether carboxylates as highly compatible, effective, and migration-resistant plasticizers for poly (lactic acid). Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127675. [PMID: 37890745 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Revised: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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The utilization of cellulose for enhancing the strength, the PLA has received significant attention, however, poor interfacial compatibility of solid cellulose with PLA matrix still hinders their broader application. Herein, highly compatible cellulose-based polypropoxy ether carboxylates (CPPEC) were firstly manufactured via propoxylation of cellulose and following esterification with acetic acid, butyric acid, as well as oleic acid, respectively. Liquid CPPEC delivered excellent performances to PLA, especially, the values of elongation at break and low-temperature resistance of PLA blended with cellulose-based polypropoxy ether acetate (PLA/CPPEA) were respectively increased by 630.9 % and 146.3 % compared with those of neat PLA due to the synergistic effect of propyl and methyl groups in CPPEC with PLA matrix. Additionally, migration resistance of PLA/CPPEA increased 14.3 and 11.2 times, respectively, compared with those of PLA specimens blended with epoxidized soybean oil and dioctyl phthalate. All findings suggest that the CPPEC is suitable for large-scale application in the PLA industry.
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- Jihuai Tan
- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China.
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- School of Chemistry and Material Engineering, Fuyang Normal University, Fuyang 236037, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, People's Republic of China.
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Shaikh S, Baniasadi H, Mehrotra S, Ghosh R, Singh P, Seppälä JV, Kumar A. Strontium-Substituted Nanohydroxyapatite-Incorporated Poly(lactic acid) Composites for Orthopedic Applications: Bioactive, Machinable, and High-Strength Properties. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:4901-4914. [PMID: 37874127 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Traditional metal-alloy bone fixation devices provide structural support for bone repair but have limitations in actively promoting bone healing and often require additional surgeries for implant removal. In this study, we focused on addressing these challenges by fabricating biodegradable composites using poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and strontium-substituted nanohydroxyapatite (SrHAP) via melt compounding and injection molding. Various percentages of SrHAP (5, 10, 20, and 30% w/w) were incorporated into the PLA matrix. We systematically investigated the structural, morphological, thermal, mechanical, rheological, and dynamic mechanical properties of the prepared composites. Notably, the tensile modulus, a critical parameter for orthopedic implants, significantly improved from 2.77 GPa in pristine PLA to 3.73 GPa in the composite containing 10% w/w SrHAP. The incorporation of SrHAP (10% w/w) into the PLA matrix led to an increased storage modulus, indicating a uniform dispersion of SrHAP within the PLA and good compatibility between the polymer and nanoparticles. Moreover, we successfully fabricated screws using PLA composites with 10% (w/w) SrHAP, demonstrating their formability at room temperature and radiopacity when observed under X-ray microtomography (micro-CT). Furthermore, the water contact angle decreased from 93 ± 2° for pristine PLA to 75 ± 3° for the composite containing SrHAP, indicating better surface wettability. To assess the biological behavior of the composites, we conducted in vitro cell-material tests, which confirmed their osteoconductive and osteoinductive properties. These findings highlight the potential of our developed PLA/SrHAP10 (10% w/w) composites as machinable implant materials for orthopedic applications. In conclusion, our study presents the fabrication and comprehensive characterization of biodegradable composites comprising PLA and strontium-substituted nanohydroxyapatite (SrHAP). These composites exhibit improved mechanical properties, formability, and radiopacity while also demonstrating desirable biological behavior. Our results suggest that these PLA/SrHAP10 composites hold promise as machinable implant materials for orthopedic applications.
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- Shazia Shaikh
- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
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- Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16100, Espoo, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
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- Polymer Technology, School of Chemical Engineering, Aalto University, P.O. Box 16100, Espoo, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland
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- Department of Biological Sciences and Bioengineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- Center for Environmental Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- Center for Nanosciences, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- The Mehta Family Center for Engineering in Medicine, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
- Center of Excellence for Orthopaedics and Prosthetics, Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, UP, India
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Cai Y, Liu S, Fang C, Liu Z, He Y, Qu JP. Strengthening-toughening pure poly(lactic acid) with ultra-transparency through increasing mesophase promoted by elongational flow field. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125091. [PMID: 37247709 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Abstract
Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), as a biodegradable material, finds wide applications in packaging, automotive, and biological industries. However, achieving high strength, toughness, ultra-transparency, and heat resistance simultaneously in pure PLA through continuous one-step manufacturing remains a significant challenge. In this study, we addressed this challenge by utilizing the eccentric rotor extruder (ERE) in combination with cooling rolls to manufacture PLA sheets with outstanding mechanical performance. The ERE's elongational flow field combined with the cooling roller's weak stretching action induced orientation in the PLA molecular chains and promoted the formation of more mesophase, significantly improving mechanical properties. When the extrusion-stretch ratio (λ) value was 3.5, the tensile yield strength, Young's modulus, and elongation at break of ERE-fabricated samples ER-3.5 reached 86.2 MPa, 1777 MPa, and 57.9 %, respectively. Compared to the SE-3.5 samples manufactured with traditional methods, the increases were 38.8 %, 25.8 %, and 9.4 times, respectively. Additionally, the ERE manufactured samples maintained ultra-transparency and high heat resistance, making them suitable for food packaging, biomedicine, and other related fields. This methodology provides an efficient industrial-scale approach for manufacturing neat, biodegradable PLA with outstanding mechanical performance and ultra-transparency.
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- Yu Cai
- National Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China
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- National Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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- National Engineering Research Center of Novel Equipment for Polymer Processing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polymer Processing Engineering, Ministry of Education, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Technique and Equipment for Macromolecular Advanced Manufacturing, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China; School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China.
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Paz-González JA, Velasco-Santos C, Villarreal-Gómez LJ, Alcudia-Zacarias E, Olivas-Sarabia A, Cota-Leal MA, Flores-López LZ, Gochi-Ponce Y. Structural composite based on 3D printing polylactic acid/carbon fiber laminates (PLA/CFRC) as an alternative material for femoral stem prosthesis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2023; 138:105632. [PMID: 36543084 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
Abstract
In recent years, surgical procedures for hip prostheses have increased. These implants are manufactured with materials with high stiffness compared to the bone, causing bone loss or aseptic loosening. This research proposes an alternative structural composite consisting of 3D-printing polylactic acid layers and carbon fiber laminates (PLA/CFRC) with potential application in prosthetic implants. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) achieved to characterize starting materials and structural composites revealed secondary chemical interactions between the carbonyl group of PLA with the hydroxyl group of epoxy resin from CFRC. Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results show both components (PLA and CFRC) influence the structural composite's thermal behavior, observed in the temperatures of degradation, glass transition, and melting. Furthermore, the composite reached cell viability above 80%, a tensile modulus of 19.29 ± 0.48 GPa and tensile strength of 238.91 ± 25.95 MPa, with mechanical properties very similar to the bone. The results of this study demonstrated that the proposed PLA/CFRC composite can be used as candidate base material for the manufacturing of a hip femoral stem prostheses.
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- Juan Antonio Paz-González
- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Campus Tijuana, Blvd. Alberto Limón Padilla S/N, Mesa de Otay, 22500, Tijuana, Mexico; Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingenieria y Tecnologia, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Blvd Universitario 1000, Unidad Valle de Las Palmas, 22260, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Campus Querétaro, División de Estudios de Posgrado e Investigación, Av. Tecnológico s/n, esq. Gral. Mariano Escobedo, Col. Centro Histórico, 76000, Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico.
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingenieria y Tecnologia, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Blvd Universitario 1000, Unidad Valle de Las Palmas, 22260, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Ingenieria y Tecnologia, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Blvd Universitario 1000, Unidad Valle de Las Palmas, 22260, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Km 107 carretera Tijuana-Ensenada, 22860, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Km 107 carretera Tijuana-Ensenada, 22860, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Campus Tijuana, Blvd. Alberto Limón Padilla S/N, Mesa de Otay, 22500, Tijuana, Mexico
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- Tecnológico Nacional de México, Campus Tijuana, Blvd. Alberto Limón Padilla S/N, Mesa de Otay, 22500, Tijuana, Mexico.
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Lu C, Shen Y, Wang X, Xu S, Wang J, Yong Q, Chu F. Biomimetic ultra-strong, ultra-tough, degradable cellulose-based composites for multi-stimuli responsive shape memory. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 226:1468-1476. [PMID: 36442569 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.11.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Fabrication of ultra-strong, ultra-tough, sustainable, and degradable bio-based composites is urgently needed but remains challenging. Here, a biomimetic sustainable, degradable, and multi-stimuli responsive cellulose/PCL/Fe3O4 composite with ultra-strong mechanical strength and ultra-high toughness was developed. To prepare the proposed composites, the soft poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) side chain was grafted onto the rigid cellulose backbone, then the cellulose graft copolymer (EC-g-PCL) reacted with rigid hexamethylenediamine modified Fe3O4 nanoparticle (Fe3O4-NH2) to construct the crosslinking network using MDI-50 as a crosslinker. Given by the construction of crosslinking network and the "hard" and "soft" interactive structure, the composites showed ultra-strong mechanical strength (25.7 MPa) and ultra-high toughness (107.0 MJ/m3), and the composite specimen could lift a weight of approximately 21,200 times its mass. The composites also exhibited rapid degradation ability with high degradation efficiency. In addition, the composites showed excellent thermal responsive shape memory property with a shape recovery ratio above 96 %. Most importantly, the Fe3O4 nanoparticles endowed the composites with photothermal conversion property, the composites exhibited superior NIR light-triggered shape memory capability. The EC-g-PCL/Fe3O4 composites with ultra-strong mechanical strength and ultra-high toughness have promising applications in heavy-lift, object transportation, and self-tightening knots.
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- Chuanwei Lu
- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF), No 16, Suojin Wucun, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF), No 16, Suojin Wucun, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China.
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China; Institute of Chemical Industry of Forestry Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry (CAF), No 16, Suojin Wucun, Nanjing 210042, Jiangsu Province, China.
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Tuancharoensri N, Ross GM, Kongprayoon A, Mahasaranon S, Pratumshat S, Viyoch J, Petrot N, Ruanthong W, Punyodom W, Topham PD, Tighe BJ, Ross S. In Situ Compatibilized Blends of PLA/PCL/CAB Melt-Blown Films with High Elongation: Investigation of Miscibility, Morphology, Crystallinity and Modelling. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15020303. [PMID: 36679184 PMCID: PMC9864367 DOI: 10.3390/polym15020303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2022] [Revised: 12/30/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Ternary-blended, melt-blown films of polylactide (PLA), polycaprolactone (PCL) and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) were prepared from preliminary miscibility data using a rapid screening method and optical ternary phase diagram (presented as clear, translucent, and opaque regions) as a guide for the composition selection. The compositions that provided optically clear regions were selected for melt blending. The ternary (PLA/PCL/CAB) blends were first melt-extruded and then melt-blown to form films and characterized for their tensile properties, tensile fractured-surface morphology, miscibility, crystallinity, molecular weight and chemical structure. The results showed that the tensile elongation at the break (%elongation) of the ternary-blended, melt-blown films (85/5/10, 75/10/15, 60/15/25 of PLA/PCL/CAB) was substantially higher (>350%) than pure PLA (ca. 20%). The range of compositions in which a significant increase in %elongation was observed at 55−85% w/w PLA, 5−20% w/w PCL and 10−25% w/w CAB. Films with high %elongation all showed good interfacial interactions between the dispersed phase (PCL and CAB) and matrix (PLA) in FE-SEM and showed improvements in miscibility (higher intermolecular interaction and mixing) and a decrease in the glass transition temperature, when compared to the low %elongation films. The decrease in Mw and Mn and the formation of the new NMR peaks (1H NMR at 3.68−3.73 ppm and 13C NMR at 58.54 ppm) were observed in only the high %elongation films. These are expected to be in situ compatibilizers that are generated during the melt processing, mostly by chain scission. In addition, mathematical modelling was used to study the optimal ratio and cost-effectiveness of blends with optimised mechanical properties. These ternary-blended, melt-blown films have the potential for use in both packaging and medical devices with excellent mechanical performance as well as inherent economic and environmental capabilities.
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- Nantaprapa Tuancharoensri
- Biopolymer Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Biopolymer Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Biopolymer Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Biopolymer Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Biopolymer Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence for Innovation in Chemistry, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Analysis and Optimization, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Nonlinear Analysis and Optimization, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Materials Science and Technology, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
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- Aston Institute of Materials Research, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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- Aston Institute of Materials Research, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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- Biopolymer Group, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Biomaterials, Faculty of Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok 65000, Thailand
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +66-55-963-445; Fax: +66-55-963-402
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Xu D, Auras RA, Sonchaeng U, Rubino M, Lim L. The effect of alcoholic solutions on the thermomechanical properties of immersed poly(lactic acid) films. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.53489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Dian Xu
- School of Packaging Michigan State University East Lansing Michigan USA
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- School of Packaging Michigan State University East Lansing Michigan USA
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- Department of Packaging and Materials Technology, Faculty of Agro‐Industry Kasetsart University Bangkok Thailand
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- School of Packaging Michigan State University East Lansing Michigan USA
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- Department of Food Science University of Guelph Guelph Ontario Canada
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Xu H, Ke L, Tang M, Shang H, Zhang ZL, Xu W, Fu YN, Wang Y, Tang D, Huang D, Zhang S, Yang HR, He X, Gao J. Pea pod-mimicking hydroxyapatite nanowhisker-reinforced poly(lactic acid) composites with bone-like strength. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 216:114-123. [PMID: 35793741 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
Abstract
The anisotropic hierarchical structures of naturally derived materials have offered useful design principles for the fabrication of high-strength and functional materials. Herein, we unraveled a structure-by-bionics approach to construction of pea pod-mimicking architecture for poly(lactic acid) (PLA) composites impregnated with hydroxyapatite nanowhiskers (HANWs). The HANWs (length of 80-120 nm, diameter of ~30 nm) were customized using microwave-assisted aqueous biomineralization at minute level, which were incorporated into PLA microfibers by electrospinning with filler loadings of 10-30 wt%. The membranes comprising HANW-modified PLA microfibers were stacked and structured into composite films, strategically involving high-pressure compression at a relatively low temperature to impart the confined structuring mechanisms. It thus allowed partial melting and thinning of PLA microfibers into nanofibers, onto which the discrete HANWs were tightly adhered and embedded, showing distinguished architectural configurations identical with pea pod. More importantly, the mechanical properties and bioactivity were remarkably promoted, as demonstrated by the increments of over 54 % and nearly 72 % for the yield strength and elastic modulus (71.6 and 2547 MPa) of the structured composite loaded 30 wt% HANWs compared to those of pure PLA (46.4 and 1484 MPa), as accompanied by significant improvements in the bioactivity to nucleate and create apatite entities in mineral solution. The unusual combination of excellent biological characteristics and bone-like mechanical elasticity and extensibility make the structured PLA composites promising for guided bone/tissue regeneration therapy.
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- Huan Xu
- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- Anhui Sentai WPC Group Share Co., Ltd., Guangde 242299, China
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- Anhui Sentai WPC Group Share Co., Ltd., Guangde 242299, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- State Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science and Technology, School of Material and Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China.
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 272100, China.
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Zafar R, Lee W, Kwak SY. A facile strategy for enhancing tensile toughness of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) by blending of a cellulose bio-toughener bearing a highly branched polycaprolactone. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chai J, Wang G, Zhang A, Dong G, Li S, Zhao J, Zhao G. Microcellular injection molded lightweight and tough poly (L-lactic acid)/in-situ polytetrafluoroethylene nanocomposite foams with enhanced surface quality and thermally-insulating performance. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 215:57-66. [PMID: 35718146 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.06.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
Abstract
High-performance microcellular polymer foams have been widely used all over the world, while the excessive usage of petroleum-based polymers caused serious environmental problems. As the eco-friendly awareness is increasing significantly, poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA), as a typical biomass polymer, has gradually attracted widespread attention. However, the slow crystallization and poor melt strength of PLLA lead to low foaming ability and thus limiting its industrial applications. Herein, a novel and scalable strategy by coupling in-situ fibrillation and mold-opening microcellular injection molding (MOMIM) was developed to fabricate lightweight and tough PLLA/polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) foams. Thanks to the reticulated in-situ PTFE nanofibrils with a diameter of 100-200 nm, the crystallization and viscoelasticity of PLLA were dramatically promoted, and further contributing to its foaming ability. The expansion ratio of the MOMIM PLLA/PTFE foam was increased by 86 % compared with the regular microcellular injection molded (RMIM) PLLA foam. Moreover, the lower foam density and the toughening effect of PTFE nanofibrils resulted in the outstanding ductility of the PLLA/PTFE foams, whose tensile elongation, flexural strength, and impact strength were maximally increased by 52 %, 28 %, and 48 %, compared with PLLA foams. More importantly, the thermally-insulating performance and surface quality of PLLA/PTFE foams were also greatly improved.
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- Jialong Chai
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China; School of Mechanical & Vehicle Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong 276005, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China; State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- School of Mechanical & Vehicle Engineering, Linyi University, Linyi, Shandong 276005, China
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China.
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- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials (Ministry of Education), Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250061, China
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Guo C, Guo H. Progress in the Degradability of Biodegradable Film Materials for Packaging. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12050500. [PMID: 35629826 PMCID: PMC9143987 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12050500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Revised: 04/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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In today’s world, the problem of “white pollution” is becoming more and more serious, and many countries have paid special attention to this problem, and it has become one of the most important tasks to reduce polymer waste and to protect the environment. Due to the degradability, safety, economy and practicality of biodegradable packaging film materials, biodegradable packaging film materials have become a major trend in the packaging industry to replace traditional packaging film materials, provided that the packaging performance requirements are met. This paper reviews the degradation mechanisms and performance characteristics of biodegradable packaging film materials, such as photodegradation, hydrodegradation, thermo-oxidative degradation and biodegradation, focuses on the research progress of the modification of biodegradable packaging film materials, and summarizes some challenges and bottlenecks of current biodegradable packaging film materials.
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