Thermal transport behaviour of glycerol-plasticised cassava starch/PVA composite films: A photoacoustic approach

Effect of glycerol plasticisation on the thermal diffusivity of Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films: A photoacoustic study

Barium Crosslinking in Bio‐Based Sodium Alginate Films: Improved Barrier and Thermal Performance Toward Biodegradable Packaging Applications

Growing environmental concerns associated with petroleum‐based plastics have intensified the demand for sustainable, biodegradable materials for packaging applications. Sodium alginate is a natural polysaccharide with excellent biodegradability, biocompatibility, and film‐forming ability; however, its high moisture...

Effects of glycerol as a plasticiser on mechanical and physical properties of chitosan-PVA-glycerol films

Chitosan-PVA-based films have attracted attention for applications in biotechnical devices, packaging, and flexible electronics due to their biodegradability, mechanical strength, and tuneable physical properties. This study investigates the effect of glycerol as plasticizer on the mechanical and physical properties of...

Thermal Conductivity and Degradation Kinetics of Copper Nanoparticle-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites: Towards Thermally Enhanced Active Food Packaging

This study investigates the thermal conductivity and degradation kinetics of copper nanoparticle (Cu NP) reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites as potential materials for thermally enhanced food-packaging applications. Cu NP–PP nanocomposites were prepared by twin-screw extrusion at 0, 1, 2, 5, and 10 wt% Cu NP. Ther...

Thermomechanical plasticization and stability characterization of different chitosan types.

Thermomechanical plasticization of chitosans differing in molecular weight (1.3-2.6∙105 Da) was investigated using a dual glycerol-lactic acid plasticizer system. A solvent-free processing approach was demonstrated, yielding stable thermoplastic materials. Plasticization was performed in a two-stage process using a bat...

Effect of Cellulose Chain Extender on the Molecular, Thermal, and Mechanical Characteristics of Polyurethane Foam

This study investigates the incorporation of cellulose as a bio-based modifier into polyurethane foam and its effects on molecular interactions, morphology, thermal behavior, and mechanical performance. Polyurethane foam was synthesized using polypropylene glycol (PPG 2000), toluene diisocyanate (TDI), water, and cellu...