Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwara Vorawongsagul, Patcharee Pratumpong, Chiravoot Pechyen
Summary: The research investigated the effects of cellulose fiber addition on the properties of PLA/PBS/CF composite materials, showing that the addition of cellulose fiber can enhance the strength and thermal resistance of the composites. As the amount of cellulose fiber increased, the tensile strength, tensile modulus, and percentage of elongation at break also increased.
FOOD PACKAGING AND SHELF LIFE
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Maria Laura Di Lorenzo
Summary: PLLA and PBS are biodegradable, compostable, and biocompatible polymers that have complementary properties, making blending them an opportunity to exploit their favorable characteristics. However, research on the properties of PLLA/PBS blends has yielded contradictory results, creating complexity in their utilization.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lau Kia Kian, Mohammad Jawaid, Mohamed Mahmoud Nasef, Hassan Fouad, Zoheb Karim
Summary: Dual-layer membranes of poly(lactic acid) and poly(butylene succinate) filled with cellulose nanowhisker were fabricated for removing metal ions from wastewater. The addition of nanowhisker improved membrane porosity and filtration performance, but could affect heat resistance. In continuous operation tests, the 3% CNW filled membrane showed the highest removal efficiency for cobalt and nickel metal ions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Masrat Rasheed, Mohammad Jawaid, Bisma Parveez
Summary: This study investigates the effects of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) from bamboo fiber on the properties of poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/poly (butylene succinate) (PBS) composites. The addition of CNC improves the thermal stability, tensile strength, and modulus of the composite, while reducing elongation at break.
Article
Polymer Science
Weihua Tian, Zhu Tu, Lipeng Liu, Zhiyong Wei
Summary: A series of bio-based random copolymers, PBSGA and PBSLA, with similar comonomer content, were synthesized by incorporating glycolic acid (GA) or L-lactic acid (L-LA) into poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) macromolecular chains. These copolymers exhibited good mechanical properties and degradation rate without altering the crystallization mechanism and crystal morphology.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Masrat Rasheed, Mohammad Jawaid, Bisma Parveez, Aamir Hussain Bhat, Salman Alamery
Summary: The study successfully developed a biodegradable polymer blend by adding MCC into PLA-PBS composites, enhancing thermal stability and reducing brittleness of the plastic, making it a potential alternative for food packaging applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Muhammad Saeed Ullah, Rumeysa Yildirim, Lulia Caraseva, Ester Zuza, Guralp Ozkoc, Mehmet Kodal
Summary: This study investigates the effect of mono- and multi-epoxide POSS nanoparticles on the compatibility of PLA/PBS blends from a rheological perspective. The addition of PBS reduces the viscosity and moduli, indicating weak interactions between polymers. However, the presence of MoEpPOSS and MuEpPOSS increases viscosity and moduli by forming complex polymeric structures. MuEpPOSS shows stronger interaction due to its multiple epoxide groups. The introduction of POSS improves dispersion, phase homogeneity, and compatibility, as observed in the Cole-Cole plots, and enhances interfacial adhesion.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Nurul Afifah Zabidi, Nur Najiha Zainal, Intan Syafinaz Mohamed Amin Tawakkal, Mohd Salahuddin Mohd Basri, Siti Hajar Ariffin, Mohd Nazli Naim
Summary: The present study developed active bionanocomposites films with high biodegradability and antimicrobials for active packaging applications. The films were prepared by blending poly (lactic acid)/poly (butylene succinate) (PLA/PBS) with nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) and thymol essential oil (EO). The films exhibited improved mechanical properties, water barrier performance, biodegradability, and antibacterial activity against S. aureus and E. coli.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Todsapol Kajornprai, Supakij Suttiruengwong, Kalyanee Sirisinha
Summary: The research focused on the impact of crystalline morphology and phase structure on the properties of polymer blends, showing that manipulating crystalline morphology through short-time annealing can affect impact toughness and thermal stability. By adding a plasticizer like poly(ethylene glycol) and heat treatment, a significant enhancement in impact strength and heat resistance of the blends can be achieved, demonstrating changes in fracture mechanism from crazing to shear yielding in the annealed samples.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Guoqiang Wang, Li Zhang, Xiang Chi
Summary: Due to its superior tensile strength, biodegradability, and biocompatibility, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) has become a growth-oriented biodegradable material. However, its poor ductility has limited its practical applications. To address this, ductile blends were prepared by melt-blending poly(butylene succinate-co-butylene 2,5-thiophenedicarboxylate) (PBSTF25) with PLA, which significantly improved the ductility of PLA. The addition of PBSTF25 promoted cold crystallization and stretch-induced crystallization of PLA, and the resulting blends exhibited improved ductility and processing properties. The toughening effect of PBSTF25 was found to be better than that of poly(butylene succinate).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Piyawanee Jariyasakoolroj, Kanyanut Makyarm, Kanyapat Klairasamee, Amporn Sane, Lerpong Jarupan
Summary: Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) incorporated with poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) through in situ reactive blending is proposed to retard thermal shrinkage. The success of PLA chemically bound with PBS chains through simple esterification to form PLA-SA-PBS phase is confirmed and quantified using an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy technique. The interpenetration of PLA-SA-PBS phase in amorphous PLA region coexisting with uniformly dispersed PBS crystals inhibits the PLA chain relaxation and deformation at elevated temperatures, leading to maintaining dimensional stability of PLA/PBS/SA films without shrinkage at 100℃.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Todsapol Kajornprai, Kalyanee Sirisinha
Summary: The influence of post-process annealing treatment on the structural and thermal behaviors of poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) (PLLA/PBS) blend was investigated. It was found that the temperature and addition of plasticizer can significantly affect the crystalline structure and melting behavior of the samples. Multiple melting behaviors observed were attributed to simultaneous melting, recrystallization, and remelting of PLLA and PBS crystals in the blends.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tao Zhao, Jinshuo Yu, Hongwei Pan, Yan Zhao, Qingxin Zhang, Xiaoyan Yu, Junjia Bian, Lijing Han, Huiliang Zhang
Summary: High-performance biosourced PLA/PBS blends with a small amount of compatibilizer, PMMA-GMA, were fabricated by melt compounding. The addition of PMMA-GMA improved the compatibility between PLA and PBS, resulting in a significant improvement in viscoelasticity of the blends. The interfacial compatibilization between PLA and PBS phases was improved due to the reaction of epoxy groups with terminal groups of PLA and PBS, leading to an increase in toughness and notched impact strength of the PLA materials.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Somayeh Sharafi Zamir, Babak Fathi, Abdellah Ajji, Mathieu Robert, Said Elkoun
Summary: The effect of lactic acid grafted starch nanocrystals (g-SNCs) on the soil burial degradation rate of Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) was studied. The results showed that the addition of g-SNCs nanoparticles accelerated the degradation rate of PLA. Furthermore, the chemical bonds and material structure of PLA/g-SNCs changed after soil burial.
POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Wangwang Yu, Liwei Sun, Meihui Li, Youxue Peng, Chaohui Wei, Wen Lei, Rui Qiu, Ying Ge
Summary: The effects of hydrothermal aging on wood flour-poly(butylene succinate)-poly(lactic acid) biocomposite samples were studied. Modification with glycerol and KH550 improved the performance of the samples, while hydrothermal aging had negative effects. The modified samples exhibited better resistance to hydrothermal aging.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Sujitra Ruengdechawiwat, Jintana Siripitayananon, Robert Molloy, Runglawan Somsunan, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2016)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Sujitra Ruengdechawiwat, Jintana Siripitayananon, Robert Molloy, Runglawan Somsunan, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS
(2016)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ratthaphat Bunkerd, Robert Molloy, Runglawan Somsunan, Winita Punyodom, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe
Article
Polymer Science
Runglawan Somsunan, Sakaorat Noppakoon, Winita Punyodom
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Thermodynamics
Runglawan Somsunan, Narinya Mainoiy
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thanapat Autthawong, Chawin Yodbunork, Natthakan Ratsameetammajak, Orapim Namsar, Yothin Chimupala, Thapanee Sarakonsri
Summary: The nanostructured Sn(SnO2)/TiO2(B) ultrafast-charging materials exhibit excellent cycling stability and high storage capability, functioning effectively at high current densities with a low transfer resistance and high lithium-ion diffusion coefficient. Additionally, the composite architecture of the electrode allows for fast lithium-ion diffusion and storage, while the stable SEI layer prevents the pulverization and separation of nanoparticles, indicating promising potential as anode materials in future battery applications.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Waewwow Yodying, Thapanee Sarakonsri, Natthakan Ratsameetammajak, Kittiched Khunpakdee, Mitsutaka Haruta, Thanapat Autthawong
Summary: By utilizing banana stem waste as a precursor, carbon-based Fe3O4/C nanocomposites with high capacity can be produced for sustainable lithium-ion batteries. This simple preparation approach is environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and applicable to various biomass sources.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Natthakan Ratsameetammajak, Thanapat Autthawong, Torranin Chairuangsri, Hiroki Kurata, Ai-shui Yu, Thapanee Sarakonsri
Summary: By combining rice husk-derived nano-silica and reduced graphene oxide and polymerizing PANI, polyaniline-coated rice husk-derived nano-silica@reduced graphene oxide (PANI-SiO2@rGO) composites were created, which showed excellent electrochemical performance and could be a potential anode material for high-performance lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Apichaya Kapanya, Runglawan Somsunan, Robert Molloy, Supat Jiranusornkul, Leena Jongpaiboonkit, Yen Kong, Dieter Baurecht
BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS & ENGINEERING EXPRESS
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Polymer Science
Ratthaphat Bunkerd, Robert Molloy, Winita Punyodom, Runglawan Somsunan
MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA
(2015)
Proceedings Paper
Polymer Science
Sujitra Ruengdechawiwat, Robert Molloy, Jintana Siripitayananon, Runglawan Somsunan, Paul D. Topham, Brian J. Tighe
MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA
(2015)
Article
Polymer Science
T Wan, MJ Clifford, F Gao, AS Bailey, DH Gregory, R Somsunan
