Is There a Need for Plasticizer-Free Biomaterials
The impact of plasticizers on general health is an extremely controversial subject. Most of the results in this area, especially those related to di-ethylhexyl-phthalate, are collected from animal...
Is there a need for plasticizer-free biomaterials in dialysis
Is there a need for plasticizer-free biomaterials in dialysis therapy? The impact of plasticizers on general health is an extremely controversial subject. Most of the results in this area, especially those related to di-ethylhexyl-phthalate, are collected from animal studies and the extrapolation to humans is still controversial and difficult.
Inulin/PVA biomaterials using thiamine as an alternative
In this study, biodegradable biomaterials were prepared by using inulin (INL), PVA and plasticizers (citric acid (CA), glycerol (GL) and thiamine (TH)) with UV curing process. INL was extracted from Jerusalem artichoke flour using hot water extraction method. Extracted INL and INL/PVA biomaterials w
Inulin/PVA biomaterials using thiamine as an alternative
UV cured inulin/PVA biomaterials added thiamine (TH) as a plasticizer was prepared. The optimum UV curing time for preparation of biomaterials were investigated. Physical properties, biodegradation, and coating experiment were evaluated. Physical properties of TH-added biomaterials were superior to other films.
Biodegradable Plasticizer from Cardanol via Acid-Free
The most widely used phthalic ester plasticizers are reproductive toxic and nonbiodegradable. Developing biodegradable plasticizers from biomass resources remains a great challenge for the enrichment and pollution of plasticizers that seriously damage the environment. In this study, a biodegradable plasticizer (CEPT, cardanol-based epoxy plasticizer containing a triazine ring) was fabricated
- What are natural based plasticizers?
- Nowadays, there is increasing interest in the use of natural-based plasticizers that are characterized by low toxicity and low migration. This group includes epoxidized triglyceride vegetable oils from soybean oil, linseed oil, castor-oil, sunflower oil, and fatty acid esters (FAEs) .
- Can bio-based plasticizers replace conventional plastic goods?
- The challenge to implement this new class of natural-based plasticizers matches the increasing interest of material researchers and industries in new bio-based materials, made from renewable resources with the potential, not to totally replace but to reduce the use of conventional plastic goods.
- Are biopolymers a good substitute for conventional plasticizers?
- The use of natural and/or biodegradable plasticizers, with low toxicity and good compatibility with several plastics, resins, rubber and elastomers in substitution of conventional plasticizers, such as phthalates and other synthetic conventional plasticizers attracted the market along with the increasing worldwide trend towards use of biopolymers.
- Are bioplastics a viable alternative to PVC & PS?
- As an alternative to PVC and PS, materials with inefficient recycling methods, recent promising bioplastics such as polyurethane (PU) and poly (lactic acid) (PLA) have a competitive performance.
- How can bio-based plastic products be sustainable?
- For the safe and sustainable management of the discarded PPEs and other plastic products, the key is to advance the production efficiency of bio-based products and maximize the reuse of raw materials, which will drastically reduce the materials and energy consumption of new products (Liang et al., 2020).
- What are biodegradable plasticizers?
- Biodegradable plasticizers such as soybean oil (SO), epoxidized soybean oil (ESO), dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and triethyl citrate (TEC) were added to poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) films, enhancing their thermal and mechanical properties. TEC or DBP presented better plasticizing effects than SO and ESO for PHBV .
