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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 17 Apr 2026

  Fabrication and Characterization of PLA-CSP Composites via FDM for Biodegradable Food Packaging

  By Kelli Durga Prasad, Turali Narayana, Santhosh Kumar Dubba, Pavan Kumar Rejeti, S Laxmana Raju, Suresh Patnaik Pakki

  Abstract: In light of the growing need for environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastic packaging, this study presents the design of a food-grade, biocompatible packaging material composed of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and packed with coconut shell powder (CSP). One of the most well-known thermoplastic polymers, PLA is produced from renewable resources like sugarcane or maize starch. Its nontoxicity, biodegradability, and adherence to food safety standards and regulations provide energy. Unfortunately, PLA's …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1016–1025 Read article →