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5 articles for “Plasticisers”
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Impacts of Phthalate Plasticisers—An Emerging Issues and Concerns
Abstract: Phthalates or phthalic acid esters are the esters of phthalic anhydride used to increase the flexibility and durability of plastic products including polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Based on the molecular weight, phthalates are grouped into low and high phthalates that shows diverse applications and different mode of toxicity in various animals. The enormous production and widespread applications allow them to exist in all environments including air, water, and soil; in solid, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2-3, 2020 · pp. 14–49 Read article
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Effect of Softening Agents in the Thermal and Morphological Properties of Starch Based Bioplastics
Abstract: Plasticization of starch with 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane (glycerol) as a softening agent (plasticiser) can replace the starch-starch bonds to starch-massive glycerol bonds, which offers stability, improved physicochemical and functional properties of starch. This study is an investigation on the thermal and morphological properties of bio plastic samples made of starch with varying plasticiser contents (8, 6.5, 5, 3.5 and 2 ml) and are evaluated by methods like thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–24 Read article
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Comparative Thermal Stability of Structural Acrylic and Polyurethane Adhesives under High Heating Rate Conditions
Abstract: This study examines the thermal stability and degradation characteristics of structural acrylic and polyurethane adhesives through Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) at an elevated heating rate of 15 °C/min. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of rapid thermal excitation on the volatile loss of adhesives, their curing behaviour, and thermal decomposition profiles elements that are essential in high-speed manufacturing and thermally challenging settings. The findings indicated that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 717–725 Read article
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Development of Starch/Keratin/Chitosan Composite Material as a Substitute for Polystyrene in Food Packaging
Abstract: The increase in awareness of the environmental impact of non-biodegradable waste from food packaging, has seen manufacturers push towards initiating production of eco-friendly packaging materials. This research serves as a step forward in the direction of going green, through the development of a composite material from natural, biodegradable polymers, for use in production of packaging material for fast foods. The composite was prepared from starch and chitosan with chicken feather …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Digital Twin Assisted Intelligent Prediction of Polymer Composite Degradation Under Environmental Exposure
Abstract: Polymer matrix composites (PMCs) deployed in aerospace, marine, automotive, and renewable-energy structures are continuously subjected to coupled environmental stressors — ultraviolet (UV) radiation, moisture ingress, thermal cycling, and mechanical loading — that progressively degrade their mechanical performance. Conventional accelerated ageing tests and empirical lifetime models are time-consuming, destructive, and poorly suited to in-service, asset-specific degradation forecasting. This paper proposes a Digital Twin (DT) assisted intelligent prediction framework that fuses a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article