The morphological and thermal properties of composites containing a bioplastic blend micro/nano-sized biochar from pyrolyzed jatropha seeds microwave were investigated using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, differential calorimetry. biocomposite samples exhibited brittle structure with slightly ductile chip-like appearance. spect...

In this work, a novel eccentric rotor mixer (ERM), which can generate circulating volume elongational deformation, is employed to prepare biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA)/poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) thermo-responsive shape-memory blends without compatibilizer. The results of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) show that the ERM has more efficient dispersion and compatibilization for than conve...

Polyamide polymers have moderate mechanical properties, excellent wear resistant properties, and solvents. However, polyamides have some disadvantages such as notch sensitivity and high water absorption. Generally, polyamides are ductile in the un notched state but they show brittle behavior in the state of notched impact. Some disadvantages of polyamides can be improved by some fillers and add...

Thermoplastic-based polymers are gathering importance in several engineering fields like electrical, electronic, automotive, aerospace, and structural. The additions of secondary phase reinforcements such as natural synthetic fibre improve thermoplastic-based polymer’s properties. thermoplastic combinations found to have low mechanical strength incompatibility need special treatment for synthes...

Biodegradable active packaging films based on a cellulose acetate and poly(caprolactone diol) blend with incorporated lemongrass oil were developed. Films prepared using novel bio-based plasticizer, glycerol tritartarate, synthesized the principles of green chemistry. The influence as well essential amount, structural, surface, mechanical, thermal properties was investigated. plasticizer shown ...