Biodegradable polymer blends and composites: An overview

Hamad, Kotiba; Kaseem, Mosab; Ko, Young Gun; Deri, Fawaz

doi:10.1134/s0965545x14060054

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“…[1,2]. One of the promising polymers used in these applications was the polylactic acid (PLA), which was an aliphatic polyester derived from lactic acid (2-hydroxypropionic acid) [3].…”

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Properties and medical applications of polylactic acid: A review

Hamad¹,

Kaseem²,

Yang

et al. 2015

Express Polym. Lett.

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Abstract. Polylactic acid (PLA), one of the well-known biodegradable polyesters, has been studied extensively for tissue engineering and drug delivery systems, and it was also used widely in human medicine. A new method to synthesize PLA (ring-opening polymerization), which allowed the economical production of a high molecular weight PLA polymer, broadened its applications, and this processing would be a potential substitute for petroleum-based products. This review described the principles of the polymerization reactions of PLA and, then, outlined the various materials properties affecting the performance of PLA polymer, such as rheological, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties as well as the processing technologies which were used to fabricate products based on PLA. In addition, the biodegradation processes of products which were shaped from PLA were discussed and reviewed. The potential applications of PLA in the medical fields, such as tissue engineering, wound management, drugs delivery, and orthopedic devices, were also highlighted.

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“…[1,2]. One of the promising polymers used in these applications was the polylactic acid (PLA), which was an aliphatic polyester derived from lactic acid (2-hydroxypropionic acid) [3].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Properties and medical applications of polylactic acid: A review

Hamad¹,

Kaseem²,

Yang

et al. 2015

Express Polym. Lett.

599

306

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“…Above drawbacks can be overcome by enhancing its thermomechanical properties through copolymerization, blending and using filled system. Another major limitation of biodegradable polymer is cost effective production ( Figure 1C) [25] and recovery of biopolymers through fermentation process. In last few decades, the incorporation of nanoparticles into polymers could influence multiple properties of polymers.…”

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Controlled biodegradation of polymers using nanoparticles and its application

Kumar

Maiti

2016

RSC Adv.

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The disposal of non-degradable plastics is augmented exponentially as a result of poor recycling efficacy. The development of biodegradable plastics has become indispensable in last two decades because of its origin from renewable resources. The potential interest in biodegradable plastics involves eco-friendly obliteration via microbial action which transform into carbon dioxide and water resulting pollution free natural system. Even though its lucrative interest lies in multiple areas, some of the properties such as brittleness, poor thermal, mechanical and low gas barrier properties restrict their practical uses. Incorporation of nanoparticle in polymer matrix or by making nanocomposites overcomes the shortcomings of the biodegradable polymers. For further improving the aforementioned properties, several approaches have been utilized especially incorporation of nanoparticle in polymer matrix to prepare nanocomposites. One of the great advantages of nanoparticles is to tune the rate of biodegradation (both increase and decrease as compared to the rate of pure polymer) depending upon the need. Thus, chemical, physical and biological properties of the biodegradable polymers can be modified and controlled for sustainable application in medical and other areas. This review considers the major concerns about the type of biodegradable polyesters and their nanocomposites, great details about mechanism of biodegradation, factors influencing the biodegradation and their applications in biomedical and packaging industries.

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“…In order to improving the viscoelastic response, PBSA was compounded with other bio-based polyesters such as PLA by melt mixing (Nofar, Maani, Sojoudi, Heuzey, & Carreau, 2015). Nanoscale fillers, such as polystyrene/titanium dioxide composite electrospun fibers (Neppalli, et al, 2015), montmorillonite (Hamad, Kaseem, Ko, & Deri, 2014), and clay (Al-Thabaiti, Ray, Basahel, Mokhtar, 2015) were used to reinforce PBSA. But to the best of our knowledge, CNC has not been exploited for the reinforcement of PBSA up to now.…”

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Poly(butylene succinate -co- butylene adipate)/cellulose nanocrystal composites modified with phthalic anhydride

Zhang

2015

Carbohydrate Polymers

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Biodegradable polymer blends and composites: An overview

Cited by 93 publications

References 106 publications

Properties and medical applications of polylactic acid: A review

Properties and medical applications of polylactic acid: A review

Controlled biodegradation of polymers using nanoparticles and its application

Poly(butylene succinate -co- butylene adipate)/cellulose nanocrystal composites modified with phthalic anhydride

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