Mechanical and biodegradability of porous PCL/PEG copolymer-reinforced cellulose nanofibers for soft tissue engineering applications.

The design and development of a new class of biomaterial has gained particular interest in producing polymer scaffold for biomedical applications. Mechanical properties, biological and controlling pores scaffold of the biomaterials are important factors to encourage cell growth and eventual tissue repair and regeneration. In this study, poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) /polyethylene glycol (PEG) copolymer (80/20) incorporated with CNF scaffolds were made employing solvent casting and particulate leaching methods.

Developments of biobased plasticizers for compostable polymers in the green packaging applications: A review.

The demand for biobased materials for various end-uses in the bioplastic industry is substantially growing due to increasing awareness of health and environmental concerns, along with the toxicity of synthetic plasticizers such as phthalates. This fact has stimulated new regulations requiring the replacement of synthetic conventional plasticizers, particularly for packaging applications. Biobased plasticizers have recently been considered as essential additives, which may be used during the processing of compostable polymers to enormously boost biobased packaging applications.

Investigating the effect of multi-functional chain extenders on PLA/PEG copolymer properties.

Biodegradable copolymers polylactic acid-co-poly ethylene glycol (PLA-co-PEG) were synthesized at a specific volume ratio (PLA/PEG) (80/20) using direct melt polycondensation without solvent. The effects of an oligomeric chain extender (CE) on the mechanical, molecular weight, thermal stability, and degradation were evaluated. The copolymers were tailored by introducing classes of CE contents (0.