Studies on Mechanical Characterization of Biopolymers
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 April 2024) | Viewed by 5066
Special Issue Editors
Interests: material characterization; polymers; materials; nanomaterials; biomaterials; mechanical properties; materials processing; materials testing; material characteristics; metals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biopolymer is a polymer that can be obtained naturally or formed by living organisms or plants. Biopolymer also refers to a polymer that can be biodegraded by microorganisms or under normal environmental conditions. Thus, this material can be either bio-based plastic, biodegradable plastic, or both. Biopolymer has emerged as an alternative resource to overcome the downside of conventional synthetic polymers/plastics. Mechanical properties are aspects that need to be emphasized in the production of quality bioplastic-based products. However, when compared with synthetic polymers, bioplastics usually have lower tensile strength and barrier properties. Their high-water vapor permeability, oxygen permeability, fragility, low thermal resistance, vulnerability to degradation, and low processability have also limited their use in some applications such as packaging and coating.
The aim of this Special Issue is to overview and discuss current progress in the field of bioplastics and bioplastic composites, including several technologies and strategies to improve the mechanical and physical properties of the bioplastics. Topics of interest include all aspects of the manufacturing, analysis, characterization, and application of such bioplastics, as well as theoretical studies in the field.
Dr. Azlin Fazlina Osman
Dr. Zuratul Ain Abdul Hamid
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bio-based polymers
- biodegradable polymers
- biocomposite
- biocomposite membranes
- bioplastic/synthetic plastic blend
- bionanocomposite
- biopolymer–inorganic composites
- design and manufacturing
- mechanical properties
- physico-chemical characterization
- biological properties
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