Accès ouvert
2026
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Uttam C. Paul, Kumba Bintunia Bonga, Camilla Rinaldi, Christina Economou et autres
Abstract Crafting new materials using microbial biomass, such as fungal mycelium and bacterially synthesized biopolymers as building blocks, can be a very efficient solution for the post-petroleum polymers era, especially if they can be engineered in similar ways to conventional polymers. In …
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2025
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Lucia Schiatti, Cristiano Cuppini, Federica Morelli, Giulia Cappagli et autres
This paper introduces an innovative silicone-based semi-transparent face mask prototype, to cope with limitations of the standard face masks massively adopted as individual protection devices (IPDs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the prototype aimed at complying with health-related requirements while preserving …
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Accès ouvert
2025
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Christina Ν. Economou, Sine Mandrup Bertozzi, Martina Nardi, Uttam C. Paul et autres
This study investigates the enhanced biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA) films and microparticles using a commercial lipase enzyme from Aspergillus oryzae. To evaluate the effect of pH on the bioprocess efficiency, the enzymatic hydrolysis of PLA films was initially examined at pH …
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Accès ouvert
2024
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Aimilia A. Barmpaki, Uttam C. Paul, Martina Nardi, Athanassia Athanassiou
High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide Eco-friendly blends of polylactic acid (PLA)/polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) have been developed with the use of a sustainable plasticizer, namely epoxidized soybean oil methyl ester (ESOME). While PLA, PHB, and their blends are highly valued for their …
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Accès ouvert
2024
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Kumba Bintunia Bonga, Laura Bertolacci, Marco Contardi, Uttam C. Paul et autres
Abstract The predominant use of synthetic materials, such as fiberglass and polymeric foams, for thermal and acoustic insulation in the construction sector contributes to the recalcitrant waste accumulation in the environment and is not economically sustainable in the long term. This is …
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Accès ouvert
2024
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Danila Merino, Uttam C. Paul, Athanassia Athanassiou
The proliferation of petroleum-derived plastics has led to environmental concerns, prompting the exploration of sustainable alternatives. This study deals with the development of natural polymeric composite materials that can be used as alternatives to conventional plastics. In particular, biocomposite films were prepared …
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2024
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Robin Arbaud, Maedeh Najafi, Juan M. Gandarías, Marta Lorenzini et autres
Abstract Electronics and mechatronics waste is an exponentially increasing environmental issue, especially for wearable devices, due to their widespread diffusion into society and short life cycle. To promote their enormous benefits (e.g., in assisting visually impaired individuals) in a sustainable way, biobased …
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Accès ouvert
2023
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Danila Merino, Paolo Bellassi, Uttam C. Paul, Lorenzo Morelli et autres
In line with the growing demand for green alternatives to conventional petroleum-derived plastic packaging, fully bio-based and biodegradable biocomposites were developed for this work, for the purpose of packaging dry foods, following the principles of circular economy. Solutions of plasticized chitosan (pCS) …
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Accès ouvert
2022
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Ana Isabel Quilez‐Molina, Uttam C. Paul, Danila Merino, Athanassia Athanassiou
High Resolution Image Download MS PowerPoint Slide Walnut shell (WS) has been demonstrated to be a promising and sustainable reinforcement in polymer composites. However, the evaluation of the overall properties provided by this lignin-rich food residue to biopolymer composites, for their use …
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Accès ouvert
2022
article
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Martin Cvek, Uttam C. Paul, Jasim Zia, Giorgio Mancini et autres
gas monitoring in industrial and environmental applications.
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Accès ouvert
2022
article
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Uttam C. Paul, Gözde Bayer, Silvia Grasselli, Annalisa Malchiodi et autres
Waterborne polyurethane dispersions can be designed to generate highly functional and environmentally friendly polymer systems. The use of water as the main dispersion medium is very advantageous for the environment and the introduction of linear and aliphatic polyols such as polyether and …
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Accès ouvert
2022
article
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Ishita Chakraborty, N Pooja, Sib Sankar Mal, Uttam C. Paul et autres
Abstract Native starch is subjected to various forms of modification to improve its structural, mechanical, and thermal properties for wider applications in the food industry. Physical, chemical, and dual modifications have a substantial effect on the gelatinization properties of starch. Consequently, this …
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