A Comprehensive Review on the Emerging Roles of Nanofillers and Plasticizers towards Sustainable Starch-Based Bioplastic Fabrication.

Tan, SX; Andriyana, A; Ong, HC; Lim, S; Pang, YL; Ngoh, GC

A Comprehensive Review on the Emerging Roles of Nanofillers and Plasticizers towards Sustainable Starch-Based Bioplastic Fabrication.

Tan, SX Andriyana, A Ong, HC Lim, S Pang, YL Ngoh, GC

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Citation:: Polymers (Basel), 2022, 14, (4), pp. 664
Issue Date:: 2022-02-10

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dc.contributor.author	Tan, SX
dc.contributor.author	Andriyana, A
dc.contributor.author	Ong, HC
dc.contributor.author	Lim, S
dc.contributor.author	Pang, YL
dc.contributor.author	Ngoh, GC
dc.date.accessioned	2023-03-03T20:01:54Z
dc.date.available	2022-01-21
dc.date.available	2023-03-03T20:01:54Z
dc.date.issued	2022-02-10
dc.identifier.citation	Polymers (Basel), 2022, 14, (4), pp. 664
dc.identifier.issn	2073-4360
dc.identifier.issn	2073-4360
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/166655
dc.description.abstract	Petroleum-based plastics are associated with environmental pollution problems owing to their non-biodegradable and toxic properties. In this context, renewable and biodegradable bioplastics possess great potential to replace petroleum-based plastics in mitigating these environmental issues. Fabrication of bioplastic films involves a delicate mixture of the film-forming agent, plasticizer and suitable solvent. The role of the plasticizer is to improve film flexibility, whereas the filler serves as a reinforcement medium. In recent years, much research attention has been shifted toward devising diverse methods for enhancing the performance of bioplastics, particularly in the utilization of environmentally benign nanoparticles to displace the conventional hazardous chemicals. Along this line, this paper presents the emergence of nanofillers and plasticizers utilized in bioplastic fabrication with a focus on starch-based bioplastics. This review paper not only highlights the influencing factors that affect the optical, mechanical and barrier properties of bioplastics, but also revolves around the proposed mechanism of starch-based bioplastic formation, which has rarely been reviewed in the current literature. To complete the review, prospects and challenges in bioplastic fabrication are also highlighted in order to align with the concept of the circular bioplastic economy and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
dc.format	Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	MDPI
dc.relation.ispartof	Polymers (Basel)
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.3390/polym14040664
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.subject	03 Chemical Sciences, 09 Engineering
dc.title	A Comprehensive Review on the Emerging Roles of Nanofillers and Plasticizers towards Sustainable Starch-Based Bioplastic Fabrication.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	14
utslib.location.activity	Switzerland
utslib.for	03 Chemical Sciences
utslib.for	09 Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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dc.date.updated	2023-03-03T20:01:50Z
pubs.issue	4
pubs.publication-status	Published online
pubs.volume	14
utslib.citation.issue	4

Abstract:

Petroleum-based plastics are associated with environmental pollution problems owing to their non-biodegradable and toxic properties. In this context, renewable and biodegradable bioplastics possess great potential to replace petroleum-based plastics in mitigating these environmental issues. Fabrication of bioplastic films involves a delicate mixture of the film-forming agent, plasticizer and suitable solvent. The role of the plasticizer is to improve film flexibility, whereas the filler serves as a reinforcement medium. In recent years, much research attention has been shifted toward devising diverse methods for enhancing the performance of bioplastics, particularly in the utilization of environmentally benign nanoparticles to displace the conventional hazardous chemicals. Along this line, this paper presents the emergence of nanofillers and plasticizers utilized in bioplastic fabrication with a focus on starch-based bioplastics. This review paper not only highlights the influencing factors that affect the optical, mechanical and barrier properties of bioplastics, but also revolves around the proposed mechanism of starch-based bioplastic formation, which has rarely been reviewed in the current literature. To complete the review, prospects and challenges in bioplastic fabrication are also highlighted in order to align with the concept of the circular bioplastic economy and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

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