TITLE:
A Methodological Outlook on Bioplastics from Renewable Resources
AUTHORS:
Jomin Thomas
KEYWORDS:
Thermoplastic Starch, Polylactic Acid PLA, Extrusion, Blown Film Extrusion, Gelatinization, Plasticization, Bioplastics, Polymer Sustainability
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Polymer Chemistry,
Vol.10 No.2,
May
30,
2020
ABSTRACT: Bio
plastics products have a rapid growing demand and market across the globe.
Polymers synthesized from renewable resources have gained immense popularity,
in numerous applications ranging from films, bottles, food packaging, drug
delivery, bags to agriculture mulch films. Various naturally occurring
resources available for starch and PLA extraction and the associated polymer
processing techniques are discussed. Alongside some basic concepts on blown
film extrusion, the modifications needed for such specialized polymer
processing techniques are also explored, giving a comprehensive outlook on
bioplastics. Special process analysis, for its application as films are
discussed. In the current scenario, as the world aspires for environmental and
polymer sustainability, Bioplastic products are of high value. The review
article would be beneficial to those embarked on designing bio-plastics
products from renewable resources.