Thermal and Barrier Characterizations of Cellulose Esters with Variable Side-Chain Lengths and Their Effect on PHBV and PLA Bioplastic Film Properties.

Cellulose esters (CEs) are promising biodegradable substitutes for traditional petroleum-based plastic materials. Research on structure-property relationships of CEs is necessary to evaluate their suitability for industrial applications such as food packaging. Cellulose esters with different side-chain lengths were synthesized and studied.