reviewPolymersApr 12, 2019GOLD OA

The Effect of Nanofillers on the Functional Properties of Biopolymer-Based Films: A Review

EJEwelina JamrózPKPiotr KulawikPKPavel Kopel

University of Agriculture in Krakow · Central European Institute of Technology · +2 more institutions

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Abstract

Waste from non-degradable plastics is becoming an increasingly serious problem. Therefore, more and more research focuses on the development of materials with biodegradable properties. Bio-polymers are excellent raw materials for the production of such materials. Bio-based biopolymer films reinforced with nanostructures have become an interesting area of research. Nanocomposite films are a group of materials that mainly consist of bio-based natural (e.g., chitosan, starch) and synthetic (e.g., poly(lactic acid)) polymers and nanofillers (clay, organic, inorganic, or carbon nanostructures), with different properties. The interaction between environmentally friendly biopolymers and nanofillers leads to the…

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  • Biopolymer
  • Nanocomposite
  • Materials science
  • Chitosan
  • Polymer
  • Thermal stability
  • Food packaging
  • Carbon nanotube
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