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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Poly(ε-caprolactone-co-ε-decalactone)/carbon black or carbon nanofiber composites. Synthesis, morphological, and thermal/electrical properties
ClearEffect of Almond Skin Waste and Glycidyl Methacrylate on Mechanical and Color Properties of Poly(ε-caprolactone)/Poly(lactic acid) Blends
Researchers developed novel biodegradable biocomposite blends of poly(lactic acid) and poly(epsilon-caprolactone) incorporating 10 wt.% almond shell waste and 3 wt.% glycidyl methacrylate as a compatibilizer, evaluating mechanical and color properties across multiple blend ratios to improve performance of biodegradable packaging alternatives.
Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) Networks with Dynamic Covalent Bonds: Synthesis and Characterization
Researchers synthesized a biodegradable poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) network with dynamic chemical bonds that degrade under environmental conditions, making it a candidate to replace microplastic-generating polyolefins in packaging and agriculture. The study characterizes its thermal and mechanical properties for practical applications.
MgO NPs reinforced PCL/PVC nanocomposite films with enhanced UV shielding and thermal stability for packaging applications
Researchers fabricated nanocomposite films from poly(epsilon-caprolactone) and polyvinyl chloride reinforced with magnesium oxide nanoparticles, finding enhanced UV shielding and improved thermal and mechanical properties, with potential applications in biodegradable packaging that reduces conventional plastic waste.
Hybrid Green Materials Obtained by PCL Melt Blending with Diatomaceous Earth
Researchers blended diatomaceous earth with polycaprolactone (PCL) to create composite green materials, finding that the addition of the natural mineral filler improved viscoelastic and thermal properties of the biodegradable polymer matrix.
Poly(ε-caprolactone) nanofibers functionalized with poultry feather hydrolysate as a novel antioxidant material
Bioactive keratin hydrolysates obtained from microbial treatment of waste poultry feathers were incorporated into polycaprolactone (PCL) nanofibers using electrospinning to create antioxidant materials. The functionalized nanofibers combined the structural properties of PCL with antioxidant activity from the keratin-derived hydrolysates.
Flexible, high-strength, and porous nano-nano composites based on bacterial cellulose for wearable electronics: a review
This review examined bacterial cellulose-based nano-nano composites for flexible wearable electronics, finding that bacterial cellulose's high purity, biodegradability, and three-dimensional nano-networked structure make it a promising sustainable alternative to petroleum-based polymer substrates.
Sustainable Cotton Gin Waste/Polycaprolactone Bio-Plastic with Adjustable Biodegradation Rate: Scale-Up Production through Compression Moulding
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it explores the development of a biodegradable composite bioplastic made from cotton gin waste and polycaprolactone, aimed at reducing conventional plastic waste through compostable alternatives.
Electrospun Polylactide – Poly(ε-Caprolactone) Fibers: Struсture Characterization and Segmental Dynamic Response
Not relevant to microplastics — this materials science study characterizes the crystal structure and molecular dynamics of electrospun polylactide-polycaprolactone fiber blends for potential biomedical applications, with no connection to microplastic pollution.
Characterization of biodegradable polymers: A review
This review characterizes three biodegradable polymers — polycaprolactone, polylactic acid, and polybutylene succinate — as potential replacements for conventional plastics. Biodegradable alternatives that fully break down are important for reducing the accumulation of persistent microplastics in soil and aquatic environments.
Thoroughly Hydrophilized Electrospun Poly(L‐Lactide)/ Poly(ε‐Caprolactone) Sponges for Tissue Engineering Application
Researchers developed thoroughly hydrophilized biodegradable electrospun sponges from poly(L-lactide)/poly(epsilon-caprolactone) blends using surfactant treatment, demonstrating good cell compatibility and improved cell proliferation for tissue engineering applications.
Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) Nanocomposites with Cellulose Nanocrystals
This review examined poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)/cellulose nanocrystal nanocomposites as biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, covering preparation routes and how cellulose nanocrystals improve thermal stability, mechanical strength, and barrier properties. The authors concluded that using low-value biomass feedstocks to produce both components could support a viable circular bio-based economy for sustainable packaging.
Shellac-paper composite as a green substrate for printed electronics
Researchers developed a shellac-paper composite substrate as a biodegradable alternative to plastic films for printed electronics, demonstrating comparable electrical performance while avoiding the microplastic pollution generated by conventional polyethylene terephthalate substrates.
Effect of Matrix Crystallization on Vickers Hardness of Cellulose Fiber / Poly(lactic acid) Composites
This study investigated how crystallization processes affect the hardness of composites made from cellulose nanofibers and polylactic acid, a biodegradable plastic, with implications for replacing conventional fossil-fuel-based plastics.
Bio-Adhesives Combined with Lotus Leaf Fiber to Prepare Bio-Composites for Substituting the Plastic Packaging Materials
Researchers prepared biodegradable composite packaging materials by combining natural bio-adhesives with lotus leaf fiber, testing mechanical and thermal properties. Natural fiber composites offer an alternative to petroleum-based plastic packaging that would not generate persistent microplastic pollution.
Insights into Seawater Biodegradation of Sustainable Mater-Bi/Poly(ε-caprolactone)-Based Biocomposites Filled with Diisocyanate-Modified Cellulose Particles
Researchers investigated seawater biodegradation of Mater-Bi/poly(epsilon-caprolactone) biocomposites filled with diisocyanate-modified cellulose, finding that the filler composition influenced marine degradation rates and microbial colonization patterns.
Polylactic Acid/Polycaprolactone Blends: On the Path to Circular Economy, Substituting Single-Use Commodity Plastic Products
This study tested blends of polylactic acid (PLA) and polycaprolactone (PCL) — two biodegradable plastics — as potential replacements for conventional oil-based plastics like polypropylene. Results showed these bioplastic blends can achieve comparable mechanical properties, supporting their use in circular economy applications.
Poly(lactic acid)/ poly(ε-caprolactone) blends: the effect of nanocalcium carbonate and glycidyl methacrylate on miscibility
Researchers investigated the effect of adding glycidyl methacrylate and nano calcium carbonate to poly(lactic acid)/poly(epsilon-caprolactone) blends, finding that both additives improved interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties of the otherwise poorly miscible PLA/PCL system.
Degradable Green Polymers, Green Nanopolymers and Green Nanocomposites Derived from Natural Systems: Statistics and Headways
This review surveys the fundamentals, classification, and properties of degradable green polymers, nanopolymers, and nanocomposites derived from natural sources, covering applications in transient electronics, barrier films, packaging, environmental protection, and biomedicine. The authors highlight the promise of natural degradable nanomaterials for addressing ecological challenges while noting that industrial and commercial scalability remains a significant hurdle.
Mechanical properties of fibre/ filler based poly(Lactic Acid) (Pla) composites : A brief review
This review examines the mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA)-based composites reinforced with natural fibers and fillers, presenting PLA as a biodegradable alternative to conventional plastics in applications ranging from agriculture to biomedical devices. Improving the strength and durability of bio-based plastics is essential for replacing petroleum-based materials that generate persistent microplastic pollution.
Fabrication of 3D Polycaprolactone Macrostructures by 3D Electrospinning
This paper is not about microplastics. It describes a 3D electrospinning technique for creating polycaprolactone nanofiber scaffolds used in biomedical cell culture applications. Although the study involves polymer nanofibers, these are engineered medical materials, not environmental microplastic contaminants.
Synthesize and Applications of Biodegradable Plastics as a Solution for Environmental Pollution Due to Non-Biodegradable Plastics, a Review
This review examines biodegradable plastics as alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics, covering materials like polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, and polycaprolactone. Researchers detail how these polymers are synthesized from renewable resources and can be modified for various applications. The study highlights both the promise and remaining challenges of biodegradable plastics in reducing environmental pollution from non-degradable plastic waste and microplastic formation.
Effect of starch modification on the mechanical, thermal, morphological, and biodegradability properties of Nylon 6-based nanocomposites
Researchers prepared starch-Nylon 6 nanocomposites using solution casting with varying plasticizer levels, evaluating how starch modification affects the mechanical, thermal, morphological, and biodegradability properties of the resulting nanocomposites as sustainable polymer alternatives.
Atomistic Insights into Structure and Properties of ε-Caprolactone Oligomers
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper uses computational chemistry methods to study the molecular structure and melting behavior of short-chain caprolactone oligomers as a step toward designing fully biodegradable polyesters; while the broader motivation mentions preventing microplastic accumulation, the study itself does not investigate microplastics in the environment.
Electrospun Konjac Glucomannan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Long Polymeric Filaments Incorporated with Tea Polyphenols for Food Preservations
Researchers created nanofiber films from konjac glucomannan and polyvinyl alcohol infused with tea polyphenols for food packaging. The films showed improved mechanical strength, strong antibacterial activity, and the ability to slowly release natural antioxidants, making them a promising biodegradable alternative for extending food shelf life.