Fabricating lignocellulosic films as potential biobased plastics
Antonella Rozaria Nefeli Pontillo, Sirui Chen, Diego Freire Ordóñez, Niall Mac Dowell, Koon‐Yang Lee, Tom Welton
Abstract
A safe and zero-waste process for the fabrication of high-performance lignocellulosic films with UV-blocking properties, using a recyclable ionic liquid with a non-toxic cosolvent, serving as an alternative to conventional plastics.
Topics & Concepts
Pulp and paper industryPolymer scienceMaterials scienceBioplasticBiochemical engineeringWaste managementEngineeringAdvanced Cellulose Research Studiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesLignin and Wood Chemistry