A review on tensile and morphological properties of poly (lactic acid) (PLA)/ thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends

TL;DR: A view on the link between circular bioeconomy and PHA production process covering the techno-economic, life cycle assessment and environmental aspects has been provided and the future perspectives related to the topic have also been discussed.

TL;DR: In this article , a general guide for the design of PLA-based packaging materials with the desired mass transfer properties is provided, with the ultimate goal of providing a general guidance for the formulation of PLA materials.

TL;DR: In this paper, a composite material made of polylactic acid (PLA) incorporated with tapioca starch (TS) was developed to investigate the effect of TS as the filler towards the mechanical properties of this bioplastic.

TL;DR: In this article, a review of possible spinning techniques for the development of virgin starch or starch/polymer blend fibers and their products is discussed, which can result in the sustainable replacement of oil-based high-value materials with cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and abundant products.

TL;DR: The aim of this paper is to review the production techniques for PLAs, summarize the main properties of PLA and to delineate the main advantages and disadvantages of PLA as a polymeric packaging material.

TL;DR: Polylactic acid is proving to be a viable alternative to petrochemical-based plastics for many applications It is produced from renewable resources and is biodegradable, decomposing to give H2O, CO2, and humus, the black material in soil as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: In this paper, structural, thermal, crystallization, and rheological properties of PLA are reviewed in relation to its converting processes, including extrusion, injection molding, injection stretch blow molding and casting.

TL;DR: A review of polymer blends and composites from renewable resources can be found in this article, where the progress of blends from three kinds of polymers from renewable sources (i.e., natural polymers such as starch, protein and cellulose), synthetic polymers, such as polylactic acid and polyhydroxybutyrate, are described with an emphasis on potential applications.