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Park S, Kim J, Choi JH, Kim JC, Kim J, Cho Y, Jung S, Kwak HW, Choi IG. Biodegradation behavior of acetylated lignin added polylactic acid under thermophilic composting conditions. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127472. [PMID: 37858649 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127472] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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Acetylated lignin (AL) can improve compatibility with commercial plastic polymers compared to existing lignin and can be used as an effective additive for eco-friendly biocomposites. For this reason, AL can be effectively incorporated into polylactic acid (PLA)-based biocomposites, but its biodegradation properties have not been investigated. In this study, biodegradation experiments were performed under mesophilic and thermophilic conditions to determine the effect of AL addition on the biodegradation characteristics of PLA-based biocomposites. As a result, the PLA-based biocomposite showed a faster biodegradation rate in a thermophilic composting environment, which is higher than the glass transition temperature of PLA, compared to a mesophilic environment. 16S rDNA sequencing results showed that differences in microbial communities depending on mesophilic and thermophilic environments strongly affected the biodegradation rate of lignin/PLA biocomposites. Importantly, the addition of AL can effectively delay the thermophilic biodegradation of PLA biocomposites. As a result of tracking the changes in physicochemical properties according to the biodegradation period in a thermophilic composting environment, the main biodegradation mechanism of AL/PLA biocomposite hydrolysis. It proceeded with cleavage of the PLA molecular chain, preferential biodegradation of the amorphous region, and additional biodegradation of the crystalline region. Above all, adding AL can be proposed as an effective additive because it can minimize the decline in the mechanical properties of PLA and delay the biodegradation rate more effectively compared to existing kraft lignin (KL).
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- Sangwoo Park
- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Advanced Convergent Chemical Division, Center for Biobased Chemistry, Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, Ulsan 44429, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Sola A, Trinchi A. Recycling as a Key Enabler for Sustainable Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: A Critical Perspective on Fused Filament Fabrication. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4219. [PMID: 37959900 PMCID: PMC10649055 DOI: 10.3390/polym15214219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Additive manufacturing (AM, aka 3D printing) is generally acknowledged as a "green" technology. However, its wider uptake in industry largely relies on the development of composite feedstock for imparting superior mechanical properties and bespoke functionality. Composite materials are especially needed in polymer AM, given the otherwise poor performance of most polymer parts in load-bearing applications. As a drawback, the shift from mono-material to composite feedstock may worsen the environmental footprint of polymer AM. This perspective aims to discuss this chasm between the advantage of embedding advanced functionality, and the disadvantage of causing harm to the environment. Fused filament fabrication (FFF, aka fused deposition modelling, FDM) is analysed here as a case study on account of its unparalleled popularity. FFF, which belongs to the material extrusion (MEX) family, is presently the most widespread polymer AM technique for industrial, educational, and recreational applications. On the one hand, the FFF of composite materials has already transitioned "from lab to fab" and finally to community, with far-reaching implications for its sustainability. On the other hand, feedstock materials for FFF are thermoplastic-based, and hence highly amenable to recycling. The literature shows that recycled thermoplastic materials such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and polyethylene terephthalate (PET, or its glycol-modified form PETG) can be used for printing by FFF, and FFF printed objects can be recycled when they are at the end of life. Reinforcements/fillers can also be obtained from recycled materials, which may help valorise waste materials and by-products from a wide range of industries (for example, paper, food, furniture) and from agriculture. Increasing attention is being paid to the recovery of carbon fibres (for example, from aviation), and to the reuse of glass fibre-reinforced polymers (for example, from end-of-life wind turbines). Although technical challenges and economical constraints remain, the adoption of recycling strategies appears to be essential for limiting the environmental impact of composite feedstock in FFF by reducing the depletion of natural resources, cutting down the volume of waste materials, and mitigating the dependency on petrochemicals.
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- Antonella Sola
- Advanced Materials and Processing, Manufacturing Business Unit, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3169, Australia
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- Advanced Materials and Processing, Manufacturing Business Unit, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Clayton, Melbourne, VIC 3169, Australia
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Colli-Gongora PE, Moo-Tun NM, Herrera-Franco PJ, Valadez-Gonzalez A. Assessing the Effect of Cellulose Nanocrystal Content on the Biodegradation Kinetics of Multiscale Polylactic Acid Composites under Controlled Thermophilic Composting Conditions. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:3093. [PMID: 37514482 PMCID: PMC10384347 DOI: 10.3390/polym15143093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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This work studied the effect of cellulose nanocrystal (NCC) content on the biodegradation kinetics of PLA-based multiscale cellulosic biocomposites (PLAMCBs). To facilitate biodegradation, the materials were subjected to thermo-oxidation before composting. Biodegradation was carried out for 180 days under controlled thermophilic composting conditions according to the ASTM D 5338 standard. A first-order model based on Monod's kinetics under limiting substrate conditions was used to study the effect of cellulose nanocrystal (NCC) content on the biodegradation kinetics of multiscale composite materials. It was found that thermo-oxidation at 70 °C for 160 h increased the biodegradability of PLA. Also, it was found that the incorporation of cellulosic fibrous reinforcements increased the biodegradability of PLA by promoting hydrolysis during the first stage of composting. Likewise, it was found that partial substitution of micro cellulose (MFC) by cellulose nanocrystals (NCCs) increased the biodegradability of the biocomposite. This increase was more evident as the NCC content increased, which was attributed to the fact that the incorporation of cellulose nanocrystals facilitated the entry of water into the material and therefore promoted the hydrolytic degradation of the most recalcitrant fraction of PLA from the bulk and not only by surface erosion.
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- Priscila Esther Colli-Gongora
- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A.C., Unidad de Materiales, Calle 43 # 130 Entre 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida C.P. 97205, Yucatán, Mexico
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- MTGREEN LAB, Calle 127 # 566 Col. San Antonio Xluch, Mérida C.P. 97205, Yucatán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A.C., Unidad de Materiales, Calle 43 # 130 Entre 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida C.P. 97205, Yucatán, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán, A.C., Unidad de Materiales, Calle 43 # 130 Entre 32 y 34, Col. Chuburná de Hidalgo, Mérida C.P. 97205, Yucatán, Mexico
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Jia DZ, Ma GQ, Liu Q, Zhang J, Li JQ, Lin H, Li XJ, Zhong GJ, Li ZM. Extensional Stress-Induced Ductility of Poly(l-lactide) Films: Role of the Entangled Network in Amorphous Regions. Biomacromolecules 2023. [PMID: 37276461 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The relationship between the density of the entangled amorphous network and the ductility of oriented poly(l-lactide) (PLLA) films is explored based on the preferential hydrolysis of the amorphous regions in phosphate buffer solution (PBS). PLLA films with a balance of ductility and stiffness have been prepared by the "casting-annealing stretching" based on mechanical rejuvenation, and the structural evolution and mechanical properties at different hydrolysis durations have been identified. Various stages are found during the transition of ductility to brittleness for hydrolyzed PLLA films. First, the elongation at break for hydrolyzed PLLA films remains unchanged in the first stage of hydrolysis and then gradually decreases. Eventually, the films turn to be brittle in the third stage. The strain-hardening modulus (GR) of the hydrolyzed films is utilized to reflect the density of the entangled amorphous network, and a gradual decrease of GR with hydrolysis time indicates the decisive role of the amorphous entanglement network in the mechanical rejuvenation-induced ductility of PLLA. The quantitative relationship between the entangled amorphous network and the stress-induced ductility of PLLA films is revealed. The dependence of deformation behavior on entangled amorphous network density is closely correlated to activated primary structure during deformation. The intact chain network plays a crucial role in sufficiently activating the primary structure to yield and disentanglement during the subsequent necking. These findings could advance the understanding of the PLLA's ductility induced by mechanical rejuvenation and offer guidance for awakening the intrinsic toughness of PLLA.
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- De-Zhuang Jia
- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- School of Environment and Resource, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle, Ministry of Education, Sichuan Engineering Lab of Non-Metallic Mineral Powder Modification & High-Value Utilization, Mianyang 621010, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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Liu J, Wang B, Liu W, Hu X, Zhang C, Zhou Z, Lang J, Wu G, Zhang Y, Yang J, Ni Z, Zhao G. Regulating mechanical performance of poly (l-lactide acid) stent by the combined effects of heat and aqueous media. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:124987. [PMID: 37236565 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124987] [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: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Annealing process has been applied to the development of thermoforming polymer braided stent and treating its basic constitute monofilaments, especially for Poly (l-lactide acid) (PLLA) condensed by lactic acid monomer made from the plant starch. In this work, high performance monofilaments were produced by melting spun and solid-state drawing methods. Inspired by the effects of water plasticization on semi-crystal polymer, PLLA monofilaments were annealed with and without constraint in vacuum and aqueous media. Then, the co-effects of water infestation and heat on the micro-structure and mechanical properties of these filaments were characterized. Furtherly, mechanical performance of PLLA braided stents shaped by different annealing methods was also compared. Results showed that annealing in aqueous media generated more obvious structure change of PLLA filaments. Interestingly, the combined effects of aqueous phase and thermal effectively increased the crystallinity, and decreased the molecular weight and orientation of PLLA filaments. Therefore, higher modulus, smaller strength, and elongation at the break for filaments could be obtained, which could furtherly realize better radial compression resistance of the braided stent. This annealing strategy could provide new perspectives between anneal and material properties of PLLA monofilaments, and provide more suitable manufacturing technics for polymer braided stent.
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- Jinbo Liu
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China
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- School of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Center of Interventional Radiology & Vascular Surgery, Department of Radiology, Zhongda Hospital, Medical School, Southeast University, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Design and Manufacture of Micro-Nano Biomedical Instruments, Southeast University, Nanjing 211189, China.
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Chopra S, Pande K, Puranam P, Deshmukh AD, Bhone A, Kale R, Galande A, Mehtre B, Tagad J, Tidake S. Explication of mechanism governing atmospheric degradation of 3D-printed poly(lactic acid) (PLA) with different in-fill pattern and varying in-fill density. RSC Adv 2023; 13:7135-7152. [PMID: 36875872 PMCID: PMC9982827 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra07061h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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With the popularity of 3D-printing technology, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has become a very good option for layer by layer printing as it is easy to handle, environment friendly, has low costs and most importantly, it is highly adaptable to different materials including carbon, nylon and some other fibres. PLA is an aliphatic poly-ester that is 100% bio-based and is bio-degradable as well. It is one of the rare bio-polymers to compete with traditional polymers in terms of performance and environmental impact. However, PLA is sensitive to water and susceptible to degradation under natural conditions of ultra-violet rays (UV), humidity, fumes, etc. There are many reports on the bio-degradation and photo-degradation of PLA which deal with the accelerated weathering test. However, the accelerated weathering test instruments lack the ability to correlate the stabilities maintained by the test with the actual occurrences during natural exposure. Thus, an attempt has been made in the present work to expose the 3D-printed PLA samples to actual atmospheric conditions of Aurangabad city (M.S.) in India. The degradation of PLA after the exposure is studied and a mechanism is elucidated. Additionally, the tensile properties of the PLA samples are evaluated to correlate the extent of degradation and the material performance. It was found that though the performance of PLA deteriorates with the exposure time, the combination of in-fill pattern and volume plays an important role on the tensile properties and the extent of degradation. It is concluded herein that with natural exposure, the degradation of PLA occurs in two stages, supported by a side reaction. Thus, this study offers a new perspective towards the life of components in actual application by exposing PLA to the natural atmosphere and evaluating its strength and structure.
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- Swamini Chopra
- Centre of Excellence in Materials and Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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- Director, Matverse Vision Pvt. Ltd. Nagpur India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Marathwada Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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- Department of Physics, Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University Nagpur India
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- Centre of Excellence in Materials and Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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- Centre of Excellence in Materials and Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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- Centre of Excellence in Materials and Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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- Centre of Excellence in Materials and Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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- Centre of Excellence in Materials and Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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- Centre of Excellence in Materials and Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering Department, Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad India
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Asghari Dilmani S, Koç S, Çakır D, Gümüşderelioğlu M. Organomodified nanoclay with boron compounds is improving structural and antibacterial properties of nanofibrous matrices. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 184:125-138. [PMID: 36708972 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2022] [Revised: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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In this study, nanofibrous polymeric matrices were successfully developed with nanoclay, montmorillonite (MMT) and various boron (B) compounds, which were known to have positive effects on the wound healing with elevated antibacterial properties. For this purpose, MMT was modified with quaternary ammonium salt, trimethyl octadecyl ammonium bromide (TMOD), and boron compounds, boron nitride (BN), zinc borate (ZB), or phenylboronic acid (PBA) were adsorbed on organomodified MMT (OMMT). Then, poly (lactic acid) (PLA) based nanofibrous PLA-OMMT/B composites were fabricated via electrospinning. Modification of MMT nanoparticles with TMOD occurred through ion-exchange reaction and led to better homogenous fibrous structures which exhibited dramatic inhibition for gram-positive bacteria. Moreover, composites with ZB and PBA demonstrated both bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects for gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. The chemical structures of the matrices were evaluated through ATR-FTIR and supported the intercalated composite formation. The thermal and mechanical stabilities of PLA matrices were also enhanced after OMMT and B incorporation. The lowest breaking strain value was recorded for PLA-OMMT/PBA composite compared to other B composites. The 100% and 50% extracts of the PLA-OMMT matrices showed modest cytotoxic effect on the human dermal fibroblasts (NHDF) on the second day culture that probably originated from TMOD. These results demonstrated that PLA-OMMT/B matrices, especially PBA including matrices, can be used as replaceable wound dressings that have limited interaction with cells but exhibit antibacterial activity and support the early stages of wound healing both morphologically and chemically.
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- Sara Asghari Dilmani
- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey; Bioengineering Department, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey; Chemical Engineering Department, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey
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- Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey; Chemical Engineering Department, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey
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- Bioengineering Department, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey; Chemical Engineering Department, Hacettepe University, Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey.
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Tayouri MI, Estaji S, Mousavi SR, Salkhi Khasraghi S, Jahanmardi R, Nouranian S, Arjmand M, Khonakdar HA. Degradation of polymer nanocomposites filled with graphene oxide and reduced graphene oxide nanoparticles: A review of current status. Polym Degrad Stab 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2022.110179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Giełdowska M, Puchalski M, Sztajnowski S, Krucińska I. Evolution of the Molecular and Supramolecular Structures of PLA during the Thermally Supported Hydrolytic Degradation of Wet Spinning Fibers. Macromolecules 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.2c01778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Małgorzata Giełdowska
- Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Zeromskiego 116, 90-924Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Zeromskiego 116, 90-924Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Zeromskiego 116, 90-924Lodz, Poland
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- Institute of Material Science of Textiles and Polymer Composites, Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Zeromskiego 116, 90-924Lodz, Poland
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Gudiño-Rivera J, Medellín-Rodríguez F, Ramírez-Vargas E, Rodríguez-Fernández O. Effect of grafted Mesoporous silica [SBA-15-g-OLLA] additives on the hydrolytic degradation of poly (L-lactic acid) [PLLA]. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-022-03276-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Kang HJ, Song YS. Effects of humidity and temperature on hydrolytic degradation of polydioxanone. POLYM ENG SCI 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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- Ha Jeong Kang
- Department of Fiber Convergence Material Engineering Dankook University Yongin‐si Gyeonggi Do Republic of Korea
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- Department of Fiber Convergence Material Engineering Dankook University Yongin‐si Gyeonggi Do Republic of Korea
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Tertyshnaya YV, Karpova SG, Podzorova MV, Khvatov AV, Moskovskiy MN. Thermal Properties and Dynamic Characteristics of Electrospun Polylactide/Natural Rubber Fibers during Disintegration in Soil. Polymers (Basel) 2022; 14:polym14051058. [PMID: 35267881 PMCID: PMC8914975 DOI: 10.3390/polym14051058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2021] [Revised: 02/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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In this work, PLA/NR electrospun fibers were used as substrates for growing basil. Thermal characteristics of initial samples and after 60 and 220 days of degradation were determined using differential scanning calorimetry. In the process of disintegration, the melting and glass transition temperatures in PLA/NR composites decreased, and in PLA fibers these values increased slightly. TGA analysis in an argon environment confirmed the effect of NR on the thermal degradation of PLA/NR fibers. After exposure to the soil for 220 days, the beginning of degradation shifted to the low-temperature region. The dynamic characteristics of the fibers were determined by the EPR method. A decrease in the correlation time of the probe-radical in comparison with the initial samples was shown. FTIR spectroscopy was used to analyze the chemical structure before and after degradation in soil. In PLA/NR fibrous substrates, there was a decrease in the intensity of the bands corresponding to the PLA matrix and the appearance of N-H C-N groups due to biodegradation by soil microorganisms.
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- Yulia V. Tertyshnaya
- Department of Biological and Chemical Physics of Polymers, Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina Str., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (S.G.K.); (M.V.P.); (A.V.K.)
- Perspective Composite Materials and Technologies Laboratory, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, 36 Stremyanniy, 117997 Moscow, Russia
- Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, 1st Institutskiy Proezd, 5, 109428 Moscow, Russia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +7-495-939-71-86
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Physics of Polymers, Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina Str., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (S.G.K.); (M.V.P.); (A.V.K.)
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Physics of Polymers, Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina Str., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (S.G.K.); (M.V.P.); (A.V.K.)
- Perspective Composite Materials and Technologies Laboratory, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, 36 Stremyanniy, 117997 Moscow, Russia
- Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, 1st Institutskiy Proezd, 5, 109428 Moscow, Russia;
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- Department of Biological and Chemical Physics of Polymers, Emanuel Institute of Biochemical Physics, Russian Academy of Sciences, 4 Kosygina Str., 119334 Moscow, Russia; (S.G.K.); (M.V.P.); (A.V.K.)
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- Federal Scientific Agroengineering Center VIM, 1st Institutskiy Proezd, 5, 109428 Moscow, Russia;
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Photo-oxidative resistance and adjustable degradation of poly-lactic acid (PLA) obtained by biomass addition and interfacial construction. Polym Degrad Stab 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Houk CJ, Beltran FO, Grunlan MA. Suitability of EtO Sterilization for Polydopamine-coated, Self-fitting Bone Scaffolds. Polym Degrad Stab 2021; 194. [PMID: 34840360 DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2021.109763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Irregularly shaped craniomaxillofacial (CMF) defects may be advantageously treated by "self-fitting" shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds, namely those prepared from poly(ε-caprolactone)diacrylate (PCL-DA) networks and PCL-DA/poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) (75:25 wt%) semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (semi-IPNs). In addition to achieving good scaffold-tissue contact, a polydopamine (PD) coating can be leveraged to enhance bioactivity for improved osseointegration. Sterilization with ethylene oxide (EtO) represents a logical choice due to its low operating temperature and humidity. Herein, for the first time, the impact of EtO sterilization on the material properties of PD-coated SMP scaffolds was systematically assessed. Morphological features (i.e., pore size and pore interconnectivity), and in vitro bioactivity were preserved as were PCL crystallinity, PLLA crystallinity, and crosslinking. These latter features led to sustained shape memory properties, and compressive modulus. EtO-sterilized, PD-coated scaffolds displayed similar in vitro degradation behaviors versus analogous non-sterilized scaffolds. This included maintenance of compression modulus following 28 days of exposure to non-accelerated degradation conditions.
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- Christopher J Houk
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States.,Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States.,Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843, United States
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Dou T, Zhou B, Hu S, Zhang P. Evolution of the structural polymorphs of poly(l-lactic acid) during the in vitro mineralization of its hydroxyapatite nanocomposites by attenuated total reflection fourier transform infrared mapping coupled with principal component analysis. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.124318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Sarma A, Das MK. Improving the sustainable performance of Biopolymers using nanotechnology. POLYM-PLAST TECH MAT 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2021.1937645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Anupam Sarma
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, Guwahati, Assam, India
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- Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, India
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Beltrán FR, Arrieta MP, Elena Antón D, Lozano-Pérez AA, Cenis JL, Gaspar G, de la Orden MU, Martínez Urreaga J. Effect of Yerba Mate and Silk Fibroin Nanoparticles on the Migration Properties in Ethanolic Food Simulants and Composting Disintegrability of Recycled PLA Nanocomposites. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13121925. [PMID: 34200571 PMCID: PMC8230047 DOI: 10.3390/polym13121925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2021] [Revised: 05/28/2021] [Accepted: 06/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The main objective of the present research is to study the effect of the incorporation of low amounts of silk fibroin nanoparticles (SFNs) and yerba mate nanoparticles (YMNs) on the migration phenomenon into ethanolic food simulants as well as on the disintegrability under composting conditions of mechanically recycled polylactic acid (PLA). Recycled PLA was obtained under simulated recycling conditions by melt processing virgin PLA into films and further subjecting them to an accelerated aging process, which involved photochemical, thermal, and hydrothermal aging steps followed by an intense washing step. SFNs were extracted from Bombyx mori cocoons and YMNs from yerba mate waste. Then, recycled PLA was melted, reprocessed, and reinforced with either 1%wt. of SFNs or YMNs, by melt extrusion, and further processed into films by compression molding. The obtained nanocomposites were exposed to ethanolic food simulants (ethanol 10% v/v, simulant A and ethanol 50% v/v, simulant D1) and the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties were studied before and after the exposure to the food simulants. The migration levels in both food simulants were below the overall migration limits required for food contact materials. The materials were disintegrated under simulated composting conditions at the laboratory scale level and it was observed that the nanoparticles delayed the disintegration rate of the recycled PLA matrix, but nanocomposites were fully disintegrated in less than one month.
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- Freddys R. Beltrán
- Departamento de Ingeniería Química Industrial y Medio Ambiente, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, E.T.S.I. Industriales, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (D.E.A.); (G.G.); (J.M.U.)
- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), Madrid, Spain;
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química Industrial y Medio Ambiente, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, E.T.S.I. Industriales, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (D.E.A.); (G.G.); (J.M.U.)
- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), Madrid, Spain;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-910-677-301
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química Industrial y Medio Ambiente, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, E.T.S.I. Industriales, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (D.E.A.); (G.G.); (J.M.U.)
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- Depertamento de Biotecnología, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA), 30150 Murcia, Spain; (A.A.L.-P.); (J.L.C.)
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- Depertamento de Biotecnología, Genómica y Mejora Vegetal, Instituto Murciano de Investigación y Desarrollo Agrario y Alimentario (IMIDA), 30150 Murcia, Spain; (A.A.L.-P.); (J.L.C.)
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química Industrial y Medio Ambiente, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, E.T.S.I. Industriales, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (D.E.A.); (G.G.); (J.M.U.)
- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), Madrid, Spain;
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- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), Madrid, Spain;
- Deparamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Óptica y Optometría, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28037 Madrid, Spain
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- Departamento de Ingeniería Química Industrial y Medio Ambiente, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, E.T.S.I. Industriales, 28006 Madrid, Spain; (F.R.B.); (D.E.A.); (G.G.); (J.M.U.)
- Grupo de Investigación Polímeros Caracterización y Aplicaciones (POLCA), Madrid, Spain;
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Pfau MR, McKinzey KG, Roth AA, Graul LM, Maitland DJ, Grunlan MA. Shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds with improved self-fitting properties. J Mater Chem B 2021; 9:3826-3837. [PMID: 33979417 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb02987d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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"Self-fitting" shape memory polymer (SMP) scaffolds prepared as semi-interpenetrating networks (semi-IPNs) with crosslinked linear-poly(ε-caprolactone)-diacrylate (PCL-DA, Mn∼10 kg mol-1) and linear-poly(l-lactic acid) (PLLA, Mn∼15 kg mol-1) [75/25 wt%] exhibited robust mechanical properties and accelerated degradation rates versus a PCL-DA scaffold control. However, their potential to treat irregular craniomaxillofacial (CMF) bone defects is limited by their relatively high fitting temperature (Tfit∼55 °C; related to the Tm of PCL) required for shape recovery (i.e. expansion) and subsequent shape fixation during press fitting of the scaffold, which can be harmful to surrounding tissue. Additionally, the viscosity of the solvent-based precursor solutions, cast over a fused salt template during fabrication, can limit scaffold size. Thus, in this work, analogous semi-IPN SMP scaffolds were formed with a 4-arm star-PCL-tetracryalate (star-PCL-TA) (Mn∼10 kg mol-1) and star-PLLA (Mn∼15 kg mol-1). To assess the impact of a star-polymer architecture, four semi-IPN compositions were prepared: linear-PCL-DA/linear-PLLA (L/L), linear-PCL-DA/star-PLLA (L/S), star-PCL-TA/linear-PLLA (S/L) and star-PCL-TA/star-PLLA (S/S). Two PCL controls were also prepared: LPCL (i.e. 100% linear-PCL-DA) and SPCL (i.e. 100% star-PCL-TA). The S/S semi-IPN scaffold exhibited particularly desirable properties. In addition to achieving a lower, tissue-safe Tfit (∼45 °C), it exhibited the fastest rate of degradation which is anticipated to more favourably permit neotissue infiltration. The radial expansion pressure exerted by the S/S semi-IPN scaffold at Tfit was greater than that of LPCL, which is expected to enhance osseointegration and mechanical stability. The intrinsic viscosity of the S/S semi-IPN macromer solution was also reduced such that larger scaffold specimens could be prepared.
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- Michaela R Pfau
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843, USA.
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Zhu B, Fan C, Cheng C, Lan T, Li L, Qin Y. Migration kinetic of silver from polylactic acid nanocomposite film into acidic food simulant after different high-pressure food processing. J Food Sci 2021; 86:2481-2490. [PMID: 33948960 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15746] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Revised: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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The migration study of nano-Ag migration from polylactic acid (PLA) films was studied. Samples treated by high-pressure food processing (0, 100, 200, 300, and 400 MPa pressure) were soaked in acetic acid solution and incubated at 20 °C for 90 days. At the end of storage, nano-Ag particles (AgNPs) migration from the PLA/AgNPs composite film treated under 200 MPa high pressure was the lowest. However, AgNPs migration was accelerated under 400 MPa high pressure. High-pressure processing (200 MPa) could cause denser structure and higher crystallinity degree in films than other treatments. Lower amount of AgNPs induced a decline in the intensity of specific characteristic peaks. The diffraction peak intensity of α-crystal for the film sample treated with 400 MPa was the lowest on day 60. The crystallization index of the PLA matrix changed with different high-pressure processing. The result indicated that appropriate high-pressure food processing could effectively suppress AgNPs migration from PLA-based film while contacting with acidic acid food simulant. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: The release of nanoparticles from food packaging material is a very important matter when the migration is concerned with regulatory and toxicity issues. The study described the migration kinetic of AgNPs from PLA nanocomposite film into acidic food simulant after different high-pressure food processing. The results indicated that the PLA/AgNPs nanocomposite film was safe for acidic food after high-pressure treatment.
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- Bifen Zhu
- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Energy Technology, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan, China
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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Impact of Water and UV Irradiation on Nonwoven Polylactide/Natural Rubber Fiber. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13030461. [PMID: 33572692 PMCID: PMC7866982 DOI: 10.3390/polym13030461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A nonwoven fiber made of polylactide/natural rubber with a rubber content from 0 to 15 wt.% was obtained by electrospinning from a solution. The water sorption test showed that the addition of natural rubber into the polylactide matrix did not significantly affect the degree of water absorption of the fibers, which was in the range of 48.9-50.6%. The melt flow rate only increased by 0.5 g/10 min at a content of 15 wt.% natural rubber. The thermal characteristics after 120 days of degradation in distilled water and UV irradiation (50 h) at a wavelength of 365 nm were determined using differential scanning calorimetry. Changes in the values of the phase transition temperatures and the degree of crystallinity were determined. It was determined that the fiber samples from all compositions retained the propensity for photo- and hydrolytic degradation.
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Progress of Disintegration of Polylactide (PLA)/Poly(Butylene Succinate) (PBS) Blends Containing Talc and Chalk Inorganic Fillers under Industrial Composting Conditions. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 13:polym13010010. [PMID: 33375125 PMCID: PMC7792978 DOI: 10.3390/polym13010010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2020] [Revised: 11/16/2020] [Accepted: 12/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Biodegradable plastics are experiencing increasing demand, in particular because of said property. This also applies to the two biopolyesters poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) covered in this study. Both are proven to be biodegradable under industrial composting conditions. This study presents the influence of mineral fillers on the disintegration process of PLA/PBS blend systems under such conditions. Chalk and talc were used as fillers in PLA/PBS (7:3) blend systems. In addition, unfilled PLA/PBS (7:3/3:7) blend systems were considered. Microscopic images, differential scanning calorimetry and tensile test measurements were used in addition to measuring mass loss of the specimen to characterize the progress of disintegration. The mineral fillers used influence the disintegration behavior of PLA/PBS blends under industrial composting conditions. In general, talc leads to lower and chalk to higher disintegration rates. This effect is in line with the measured decrease in mechanical properties and melting enthalpies. The degrees of disintegration almost linearly correlate with specimen thickness, while different surface textures showed no clear effects. Thus, we conclude that disintegration in a PLA/PBS system proceeds as a bulk erosion process. Using fillers to control the degradation process is generally regarded as possible.
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Ekinci A, Gleadall A, Johnson AA, Li L, Han X. Mechanical and hydrolytic properties of thin polylactic acid films by fused filament fabrication. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 114:104217. [PMID: 33246876 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Thin polymeric films are widely used as medical applications such as cell culture, stent, drug delivery and mechanical fixation. One of the most commonly used materials is polylactic acid (PLA) - a material, which is non-toxic, biodegradable and biocompatible. Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is a preferable additive manufacturing technique to manufacture polymers, where PLA is one of the most common materials. FFF is a promising technique for customised biomedical applications due to its relatively low cost and geometrical flexibility where biomedical applications are patient tailored. This study is the first to consider FFF monolayered thin films of PLA in terms of mechanical and hydrolytic properties at 37 °C in vitro degradation. Throughout degradation, the reduction in mechanical properties was examined by analysing molecular weight and thermal properties. FFF monolayered PLA underwent autocatalytic bulk degradation with no proof of significant mass loss. Young's modulus, ultimate tensile strength and molecular weight reduced by approximately 60%, 86%, and 80% after 280 days, respectively, while the degree of crystallinity increased by 143% in comparison to benchmark thin films at day 0. It was found that the decrease in mechanical properties was more sensitive to the increase in crystallinity in the early stage of the degradation, while the molecular weight was more dominant in the late stage of the degradation. This study provides practical information in terms of mechanical properties to support medical device designers in a range of potential end-use biomedical applications to achieve safe functional products over the required degradation lifetime.
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- Alper Ekinci
- Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK
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- Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK
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- School of Design & Creative Arts, Loughborough University, Loughborough, LE11 3TU, UK
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, 410082, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Design and Manufacturing for Vehicle Body, Hunan University, 410082, China.
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Tawiah B, Yu B, Yuen ACY, Fei B. Facile preparation of uniform polydopamine particles and its application as an environmentally friendly flame retardant for biodegradable polylactic acid. JOURNAL OF FIRE SCIENCES 2020; 38:485-503. [DOI: 10.1177/0734904120932479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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The demand for environmentally benign flame retardants for biodegradable polymers has become particularly necessary due to their inherently “green” nature. This work reports intrinsically non-toxic polydopamine (PDA) particles as an efficient and environmentally friendly flame retardant for polylactic acid (PLA). 5 wt% PDA loading resulted in a 22% reduction in the peak heat release rate, 34.7% increase in the fire performance index, and lower CO2 production compared to neat PLA. A limiting oxygen index (LOI) value of 27.5% and a V-2 rating was achieved in the UL-94 vertical burning test. Highly aggregated amorphous particulate char was formed with the increasing content of PDA, and a significant reduction in evolved pyrolysis gaseous products was achieved for the PLA/PDA composites as compared with control PLA. This work provides important insight into the potential commercial application of PDA alone as an efficiently green, environmentally benign flame retardant for bioplastic PLA.
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- Benjamin Tawiah
- Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
- Department of Industrial Art, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
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- Centre for Future Materials, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, QLD, Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute of Textiles and Clothing (ITC), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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Sanusi OM, Benelfellah A, Bikiaris DN, Aït Hocine N. Effect of rigid nanoparticles and preparation techniques on the performances of poly(lactic acid) nanocomposites: A review. POLYM ADVAN TECHNOL 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pat.5104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Olawale M. Sanusi
- INSA CVL, Univ. Tours, Univ. Orléans LaMé Blois cedex France
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Federal University Oye‐Ekiti Ikole Campus Ekiti State Nigeria
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- INSA CVL, Univ. Tours, Univ. Orléans LaMé Blois cedex France
- DRII IPSA Ivry‐Sur‐Seine France
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Technology Aristotle University of Technology Thessaloniki Greece
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Watai JS, Calvão PS, Rigolin TR, Bettini SHDP, Souza AMC. Retardation effect of nanohydroxyapatite on the hydrolytic degradation of poly (lactic acid). POLYM ENG SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1002/pen.25459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Juliana Satie Watai
- Department of Materials EngineeringCentro Universitário FEI São Bernardo do Campo SP Brazil
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- Department of Materials EngineeringCentro Universitário FEI São Bernardo do Campo SP Brazil
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- Department of Materials EngineeringUniversidade Federal de São Carlos São Carlos SP Brazil
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Pfau MR, McKinzey KG, Roth AA, Grunlan MA. PCL-Based Shape Memory Polymer Semi-IPNs: The Role of Miscibility in Tuning the Degradation Rate. Biomacromolecules 2020; 21:2493-2501. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c00454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Michaela R. Pfau
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843, United States
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843, United States
- Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station Texas 77843, United States
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Investigation of the Influence of PLA Molecular and Supramolecular Structure on the Kinetics of Thermal-Supported Hydrolytic Degradation of Wet Spinning Fibres. MATERIALS 2020; 13:ma13092111. [PMID: 32370209 PMCID: PMC7254213 DOI: 10.3390/ma13092111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In this study, differences in the kinetics of the thermal-supported hydrolytic degradation of polylactide (PLA) wet spinning fibres due to material variance in the initial molecular and supramolecular structure were analysed. The investigation was carried out at the microstructural and molecular levels by using readily available methods such as scanning electron microscopy, mass erosion measurement and estimation of intrinsic viscosity. The results show a varying degree of influence of the initial structure on the degradation rate of the studied PLA fibres. The experiment shows that hydrolytic degradation at a temperature close to the cold crystallization temperature is, on a macroscopic level, definitely more rapid for the amorphous material, while on a molecular scale it is similar to a semi-crystalline material. Furthermore, for the adopted degradation temperature of 90 °C, a marginal influence of the pH of the degradation medium on the degradation kinetics was also demonstrated.
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Tang Z, Fan F, Fan C, Jiang K, Qin Y. The Performance Changes and Migration Behavior of PLA/Nano-TiO 2 Composite Film by High-Pressure Treatment in Ethanol Solution. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020471. [PMID: 32085498 PMCID: PMC7077698 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2020] [Revised: 02/13/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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To study the relationship between performance changes and nanoparticles migration of the composite film at different migration stages, the poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/nano-TiO2 composite film treated by high pressure was immersed in 50% (v/v) ethanol solution for 45 days at 40 °C, and the film characteristics and migration behavior were analyzed. The results showed that the migration of the composite film with the highest loading of nano-TiO2 (20 wt. %) in alcoholic food simulated solution was far less than 10 mg/kg during the 45-day migration process. Although with the increase of migration time, the micro-morphology of composite film became rougher, the crystallinity decreased and the gas permeability increased, but the internal crystal structure of the composite film remained basically unchanged. The PLA/nano-TiO2 composite films treated by high pressure treatment were relatively stable, and had good performance and migration behavior in alcoholic food simulated solution, the nanocomposite film after high pressure treatment could be used to reduce nano-TiO2 particle migration and subsequently reduce human exposure as the packaging film for the packaging of alcoholic food, which provide a theoretical basis for the applications of high pressure treatment of PLA/nano-TiO2 composite films in food packaging material and broaden its application prospects.
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- Zhenya Tang
- Faculty of Environmental Science and Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China;
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- School of Energy and Environment Science, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming 650550, China;
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (C.F.); (K.J.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (C.F.); (K.J.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Engineering, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650550, China; (C.F.); (K.J.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-138-8819-5681
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Effect of Nano-Clay and Surfactant on the Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid) Films. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12020311. [PMID: 32028695 PMCID: PMC7077407 DOI: 10.3390/polym12020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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This study examined the effect of nanoclays and surfactant on the hydrolytic degradation and biodegradation of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and PLA nanocomposites. Organomodified montmorillonite (OMMT), unmodified montmorillonite (MMT) and an organomodifier (surfactant) for MMT (QAC) were extruded with PLA to produce PLA nanocomposites. The films were produced with the same initial molecular weight, thickness and crystallinity since these properties have a significant effect on the biodegradation process. The biodegradation experiments were carried out in an in-house built direct measurement respirometric system and were evaluated in inoculated vermiculite and vermiculite media for extended periods of time. Hydrolysis experiments were also conducted separately to decouple the abiotic/hydrolysis phase. The results showed no significant variation in the mineralization of PLA nanocomposites as compared to pristine PLA. The addition of nanoclays did not enhance the biodegradability of PLA when the initial parameters were strictly controlled. The hydrolysis test indicated that the nanoclays and surfactant did not aid in the degradation of PLA.
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Beltrán FR, Climent-Pascual E, de la Orden MU, Martínez Urreaga J. Effect of solid-state polymerization on the structure and properties of mechanically recycled poly(lactic acid). Polym Degrad Stab 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2019.109045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Abdollahi R, Orang NS, Afkhami FA, Khandar AA, Mahmoudi G, Hayati P, Zubkov FI. Effect of Fe3+–MMT nanocomposite content on thermal, mechanical and water resistance behavior of PVP/amylose films. Polym Bull (Berl) 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-019-03083-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Xu Y, Yang J, Nie S, Li Z, Liu Y, Zhu J. Investigation on the environmental‐friendly poly(lactic acid) composites based on precipitated barium sulfate: Mechanical, thermal properties, and kinetic study of thermal degradation. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.47995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Yu‐xuan Xu
- School of Materials Science and EngineeringAnhui University of Science and Technology Huainan 232001 People's Republic of China
- School of Energy Resources and SafetyAnhui University of Science and Technology Huainan 232001 China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringAnhui University of Science and Technology Huainan 232001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Energy Resources and SafetyAnhui University of Science and Technology Huainan 232001 China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringAnhui University of Science and Technology Huainan 232001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringAnhui University of Science and Technology Huainan 232001 People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringAnhui University of Science and Technology Huainan 232001 People's Republic of China
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Kumar A, Tumu VR, Ray Chowdhury S, S.V.S. RR. A green physical approach to compatibilize a bio-based poly (lactic acid)/lignin blend for better mechanical, thermal and degradation properties. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 121:588-600. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.10.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Masek A, Latos-Brozio M. The Effect of Substances of Plant Origin on the Thermal and Thermo-Oxidative Ageing of Aliphatic Polyesters (PLA, PHA). Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E1252. [PMID: 30961177 PMCID: PMC6401740 DOI: 10.3390/polym10111252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Revised: 11/01/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The stabilization efficiency of flavonoids (rutin and hesperidin) in polyester (polylactide (PLA) and polyhydroxyalkaonate (PHA)) composites under oxygen at high temperature was investigated. The polymer was homogenized with three antioxidants then processed by extrusion. The effects of stabilizers on the following physicochemical properties were investigated: melt flow, Vicat softening temperature, surface energy, and color change (Cie-Lab space). The aim of this study was to improve the stability of aliphatic polyesters by extending and controlling their lifetime. Differential Scanning Calorimetry DSC and Thermogravimetric analysis DTG methods were used to confirm the stabilizing effects (the inhibition of oxidation) of flavonoids (rutin and hesperidin) on the ageing process of biodegradable polymers. The levels of migration of plant antioxidants from PLA and PHA were determined and compared to the industrial stabilizer (Chimassorb 944 UV absorber). Based on this study, a comparable-to-higher efficiency of the proposed flavonoids for the stabilization of polyesters was found when compared to the commercial stabilizers. Thus, in the future, natural plant-derived substances may replace toxic hindered amines, which are commonly used as light stabilizers (HALS-Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers) in the polymer industry.
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- Anna Masek
- Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90-924 Lodz, Poland.
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- Institute of Polymer and Dye Technology, Lodz University of Technology, ul. Stefanowskiego 12/16, 90-924 Lodz, Poland.
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Biodegradable grafting cellulose/clay composites for metal ions removal. Int J Biol Macromol 2018; 118:2256-2264. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.07.105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2018] [Revised: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 07/16/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Zhao Y, Liu B, Bi H, Yang J, Li W, Liang H, Liang Y, Jia Z, Shi S, Chen M. The Degradation Properties of MgO Whiskers/PLLA Composite In Vitro. Int J Mol Sci 2018; 19:E2740. [PMID: 30217013 PMCID: PMC6165512 DOI: 10.3390/ijms19092740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2018] [Revised: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In this study, composite films of stearic acid⁻modified magnesium oxide whiskers (Sa⁻w-MgO)/poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) were prepared through solution casting, and the in vitro degradation properties and cytocompatibility of the composites with different whisker contents were investigated. The results showed that the degradation behavior of the composite samples depended significantly on the whisker content, and the degradation rate increased with the addition of MgO content. Furthermore, the degradation of the composites with higher contents of whiskers was influenced more severely by the hydrophilicity and pH value, leading to more final weight loss, but the decomposition rate decreased gradually. Furthermore, the pH value of the phosphate buffer solution (PBS) was obviously regulated by the dissolution of MgO whiskers through neutralization of the acidic product of PLLA degradation. The cytocompatibility of the composites also increased remarkably, as determined from the cell viability results, and was higher than that of PLLA at the chosen whisker content. This was beneficial for the cell affinity of the material, as it notably led to an enhanced biocompatibility of the PLLA, in favor of promoting cell proliferation, which significantly improved its bioactivity, as well.
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- Yun Zhao
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
- Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Device (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- Tianjin Sannie Bioengineering Technology Co., Ltd., Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
- Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Device (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
- Key Laboratory of Display Materials and Photoelectric Device (Ministry of Education), Tianjin University of Technology, Tianjin 300384, China.
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Norazlina H, Hadi AA, Qurni AU, Amri M, Mashelmie S, Kamal Y. Effects of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the degradation behavior of plasticized PLA nanocomposites. Polym Bull (Berl) 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s00289-018-2454-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Zhang P, He YY, Gao D, Cai Y, Liu B. Hydrolytic and thermal degradation of polyethylene glycol compatibilized poly(lactic acid)-nanocrystalline cellulose bionanocomposites. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Ping Zhang
- Ningbo Institute of Technology; Zhejiang University; Ningbo Zhejiang 315100 China
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- School of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science; Zhejiang University; Hangzhou Zhejiang 310058 China
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- Ningbo Institute of Technology; Zhejiang University; Ningbo Zhejiang 315100 China
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- Research and Development; China Gongniu Group Limited Corporation; Ningbo Zhejiang 315314 China
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- Research and Development; China Gongniu Group Limited Corporation; Ningbo Zhejiang 315314 China
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Boudaoud N, Benali S, Mincheva R, Satha H, Raquez JM, Dubois P. Hydrolytic degradation of poly( l
-lactic acid)/poly(methyl methacrylate) blends. POLYM INT 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/pi.5659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Naila Boudaoud
- Laboratory of Silicates, Polymers and Nanocomposites (LSPN), Department of Process Engineering; University of 8 Mai 1945; Guelma Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP); University of Mons; Mons Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP); University of Mons; Mons Belgium
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- Laboratory of Silicates, Polymers and Nanocomposites (LSPN), Department of Process Engineering; University of 8 Mai 1945; Guelma Algeria
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP); University of Mons; Mons Belgium
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- Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Polymeric and Composite Materials (LPCM), Center of Innovation and Research in Materials and Polymers (CIRMAP); University of Mons; Mons Belgium
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Patwa R, Kumar A, Katiyar V. Crystallization kinetics, morphology, and hydrolytic degradation of novel bio-based poly(lactic acid)/crystalline silk nano-discs nanobiocomposites. J Appl Polym Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/app.46590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Rahul Patwa
- Department of Chemical Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati; Guwahati, Assam 781039 India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati; Guwahati, Assam 781039 India
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- Department of Chemical Engineering; Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati; Guwahati, Assam 781039 India
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Castro-Aguirre E, Auras R, Selke S, Rubino M, Marsh T. Impact of Nanoclays on the Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid) Nanocomposites. Polymers (Basel) 2018; 10:E202. [PMID: 30966238 PMCID: PMC6415156 DOI: 10.3390/polym10020202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2018] [Revised: 02/11/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), a well-known biodegradable and compostable polymer, was used in this study as a model system to determine if the addition of nanoclays affects its biodegradation in simulated composting conditions and whether the nanoclays impact the microbial population in a compost environment. Three different nanoclays were studied due to their different surface characteristics but similar chemistry: organo-modified montmorillonite (OMMT), Halloysite nanotubes (HNT), and Laponite® RD (LRD). Additionally, the organo-modifier of MMT, methyl, tallow, bis-2-hydroxyethyl, quaternary ammonium (QAC), was studied. PLA and PLA bio-nanocomposite (BNC) films were produced, characterized, and used for biodegradation evaluation with an in-house built direct measurement respirometer (DMR) following the analysis of evolved CO2 approach. A biofilm formation essay and scanning electron microscopy were used to evaluate microbial attachment on the surface of PLA and BNCs. The results obtained from four different biodegradation tests with PLA and its BNCs showed a significantly higher mineralization of the films containing nanoclay in comparison to the pristine PLA during the first three to four weeks of testing, mainly attributed to the reduction in the PLA lag time. The effect of the nanoclays on the initial molecular weight during processing played a crucial role in the evolution of CO2. PLA-LRD5 had the greatest microbial attachment on the surface as confirmed by the biofilm test and the SEM micrographs, while PLA-QAC0.4 had the lowest biofilm formation that may be attributed to the inhibitory effect also found during the biodegradation test when the QAC was tested by itself.
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- School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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- School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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- School of Packaging, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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- Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA.
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Effect of nanoparticles on the hydrolytic degradation of PLA-nanocomposites by water-ethanol solutions. Polym Degrad Stab 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Stloukal P, Kucharczyk P. Acceleration of polylactide degradation under biotic and abiotic conditions through utilization of a new, experimental, highly compatible additive. Polym Degrad Stab 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lesaffre N, Bellayer S, Vezin H, Fontaine G, Jimenez M, Bourbigot S. Recent advances on the ageing of flame retarded PLA: Effect of UV-light and/or relative humidity. Polym Degrad Stab 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2017.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Pal AK, Katiyar V. Thermal degradation behaviour of nanoamphiphilic chitosan dispersed poly (lactic acid) bionanocomposite films. Int J Biol Macromol 2017; 95:1267-1279. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2016] [Revised: 10/05/2016] [Accepted: 11/01/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Greatly enhanced hydrolytic degradation ability of poly(L-lactide) achieved by adding poly(ethylene glycol). CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10118-017-1904-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Castro-Aguirre E, Iñiguez-Franco F, Samsudin H, Fang X, Auras R. Poly(lactic acid)-Mass production, processing, industrial applications, and end of life. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2016; 107:333-366. [PMID: 27046295 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2016.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 465] [Impact Index Per Article: 58.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2016] [Revised: 03/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Global awareness of material sustainability has increased the demand for bio-based polymers like poly(lactic acid) (PLA), which are seen as a desirable alternative to fossil-based polymers because they have less environmental impact. PLA is an aliphatic polyester, primarily produced by industrial polycondensation of lactic acid and/or ring-opening polymerization of lactide. Melt processing is the main technique used for mass production of PLA products for the medical, textile, plasticulture, and packaging industries. To fulfill additional desirable product properties and extend product use, PLA has been blended with other resins or compounded with different fillers such as fibers, and micro- and nanoparticles. This paper presents a review of the current status of PLA mass production, processing techniques and current applications, and also covers the methods to tailor PLA properties, the main PLA degradation reactions, PLA products' end-of-life scenarios and the environmental footprint of this unique polymer.
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Beltrán F, de la Orden M, Lorenzo V, Pérez E, Cerrada M, Martínez Urreaga J. Water-induced structural changes in poly(lactic acid) and PLLA-clay nanocomposites. POLYMER 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2016.11.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Effect of biodegradation on thermo-mechanical properties and biocompatibility of poly(lactic acid)/graphene nanoplatelets composites. Eur Polym J 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2016.10.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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