Disposal Options of Bamboo Fabric-Reinforced Poly(Lactic) Acid Composites for Sustainable Packaging: Biodegradability and Recyclability

• Main Authors: M.R., Nurul Fazita, Jayaraman, Krishnan, Bhattacharyya, Debes, Hossain, Md. Sohrab, M.K., Mohamad Haafiz, H.P.S., Abdul Khalil
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2015
• Subjects: T1-995 Technology(General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/38701/1/Disposal_Options_of_Bamboo_Fabric-Reinforced_Poly%28Lactic%29_Acid.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/38701/; http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/7/8/1465
• Institution: Universiti Sains Malaysia

The present study was conducted to determine the recyclability and biodegradability of bamboo fabric-reinforced poly(lactic) acid (BF-PLA) composites for sustainable packaging. BF-PLA composite was recycled through the granulation, extrusion, pelletization and injection processes. Subsequently, m...