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• Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 21 Mar 2026

  Next-Generation Biodegradable Polymer Composites: Enhancing Mechanical and Thermal Performance through Green Reinforcements

  By Anupama Mishra, Prem Shankar Gupta, Sindhusaranya Balraj, Surita Basu, S. Mohamed Rabeek, Deepak Kohli

  Abstract: Next-generation biodegradable polymer composites, combining compostable matrices such as polylactic acid (PLA), polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and starch-based polymers with green reinforcements (e.g., nanocellulose, lignin, agricultural residues and other bio-fillers), offer a pragmatic route to reconcile high performance with end-of-life sustainability. This paper examines recent advances in the design, processing and interfacial engineering of such composites to enhance mechanical stiffness, strength, toughness and thermal stability while preserving—or intentionally controlling—biodegradation pathways. Emphasis is …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1780–1794 Read article →