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Preparation, Characterization and Properties of Biodegradable Composites from Bamboo Fibers—Mechanical and Morphological Study

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The realization for the conservation of environment, especially from the contaminations caused as a result of disposal of non-biodegradable waste, compelled researchers to search environment friendly materials as a substitute to these toxic materials. The present research work focuses on the effective usage of cellulose nanocrystals extracted from bamboo fibers as a reinforcement in PLA/PBS polymeric blend. Polymer blend composites were fabricated using the hot-pressing technique with varying cellulose nanocrystalline content. The morphological and mechanical properties of the composite samples were investigated; the results revealed that there was a positive effect of incorporation of cellulose nanocrystals (extracted from bamboo fibers) on the properties of the polymer matrix. The resultant biopolymer composite has one of its potential applications in food packaging where non-toxic and biodegradable materials are highly required.

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The authors are grateful to Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) for Financial support of this work under Newton-Ungku Omar Fund (Grant No. 6300873).

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  1. Laboratory of Biocomposite Technology, Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

    Masrat Rasheed & Mohammad Jawaid

  2. Kulliyan of Engineering (KOE), Islamic International University Malaysia, 53100 IIUM, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Bisma Parveez

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Rasheed, M., Jawaid, M. & Parveez, B. Preparation, Characterization and Properties of Biodegradable Composites from Bamboo Fibers—Mechanical and Morphological Study. J Polym Environ 29, 4120–4126 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10924-021-02158-7

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