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M. S. Rabello
Other affiliations: Federal University of Paraíba, Newcastle University
Bio: M. S. Rabello is an academic researcher from Federal University of Campina Grande. The author has contributed to research in topics: Differential scanning calorimetry & Crystallization. The author has an hindex of 20, co-authored 50 publications receiving 2039 citations. Previous affiliations of M. S. Rabello include Federal University of Paraíba & Newcastle University.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of water uptake on the tensile properties of short sisal/PP composites has been studied with special reference to the effect of ageing conditions like treatment with water and UV radiation.
446 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the extent of chemical degradation of isotactic polypropylene (PP) has been examined in samples made by injection and compression molding and using different molding conditions.
258 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the effects of photodegradation on the crystallinity and melting behavior of isotactic polypropylene (PP) were investigated in the laboratory for periods of up to 48 weeks.
198 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, a polycationic bentonite clay (PB) was organically modified with a quaternary organic salt and added to isotactic polypropylene (PP) for thermal stability evaluation.
159 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the surface characterization of photodegraded poly(ethylene terephthalate) was investigated and the results indicated that the unstabilized films are very susceptible to the degradation effects causing a large deterioration, especially in surface layers.
140 citations
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TL;DR: A comprehensive review of literature on bio-fiber reinforced composites is presented in this paper, where the overall characteristics of reinforcing fibers used in biocomposites, including source, type, structure, composition, as well as mechanical properties, are reviewed.
3,074 citations
TL;DR: The main purpose of this review is to elaborate the mechanical and physical properties that affect PLA stability, processability, degradation, PLA-other polymers immiscibility, aging and recyclability, and therefore its potential suitability to fulfill specific application requirements.
1,557 citations
01 Jun 2016
TL;DR: In this paper, the main purpose of this review is to elaborate the mechanical and physical properties that affect its stability, processability, degradation, immiscibility, aging and recyclability, and therefore its potential suitability to fulfill specific application requirements.
Abstract: Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading biomaterial for numerous applications in medicine as well as in industry replacing conventional petrochemical-based polymers. The main purpose of this review is to elaborate the mechanical and physical properties that affect its stability, processability, degradation, PLA-other polymers immiscibility, aging and recyclability, and therefore its potential suitability to fulfill specific application requirements. This review also summarizes variations in these properties during PLA processing (i.e. thermal degradation and recyclability), biodegradation, packaging and sterilization, and aging (i.e. weathering and hygrothermal). In addition, we discuss up-to-date strategies for PLA properties improvements including components and plasticizer blending, nucleation agent addition, and PLA modifications and nanoformulations. Incorporating better understanding of the role of these properties with available improvement strategies is the key for successful utilization of PLA and its copolymers/composites/blends to maximize their fit with worldwide application needs.
1,360 citations
TL;DR: In this article, water immersion tests were conducted by immersing specimens in a de-ionised water bath at 25 °C and 100 °C for different time durations.
1,298 citations
TL;DR: This review assesses the relevance of selected characteristics of plastics that composes the microplastics, to their role as a pollutant with potentially serious ecological impacts.
1,151 citations