Abdullah, ZW, Dong, Y, Davies, IJ et al. (1 more author) (2017) PVA, PVA Blends, and Their Nanocomposites for Biodegradable Packaging Application. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering, 56 (12). pp. 1307-1344. ISSN 0360-2559
Abstract
This review exclusively addresses material systems primarily based on poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), one of the most popular water-soluble biopolymers, for their use in packaging applications with the primary objective of reducing petrobased plastic waste. In addition, some typical PVA blends and nanocomposites are discussed as comparative studies for material packaging. Structural characteristics, mechanical, thermal, and barrier properties, in addition to biodegradation of these multiple material systems are summarized in a systematic manner. Finally, associated fabrication processing methods together with the most popular theoretical models used for the permeability of PVA nanocomposites are also reviewed in detail.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Biodegradation, material packaging, poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA), PVA blends, PVA nanocomposites |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Civil Engineering (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 21 Feb 2019 11:35 |
Last Modified: | 20 Mar 2019 14:02 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/03602559.2016.1275684 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:142811 |