1. TPS/PCL Composite Reinforced with Treated Sisal Fibers: Property, Biodegradation and Water-Absorption

   • Adriana de Campos
   • Gustavo H. D. Tonoli
   • Syed H. Imam

   Original Paper 01 August 2012 Pages: 1 - 7

   

2. Water Transport in Polylactide and Polylactide/Montmorillonite Composites

   • An Du
   • Genaro A. Gelves
   • Richard Cairncross

   Original Paper 07 November 2012 Pages: 8 - 15

   

3. Structure and Properties of Cocoons and Silk Fibers Produced by Attacus atlas

   • Narendra Reddy
   • Yi Zhao
   • Yiqi Yang

   Original Paper 08 November 2012 Pages: 16 - 23

   

4. Determination of Mark-Houwink Parameters and Absolute Molecular Weight of Medium-Chain-Length Poly(3-Hydroxyalkanoates)

   • Manoj Nerkar
   • Juliana A. Ramsay
   • Robin A. Hutchinson

   Original Paper 18 September 2012 Pages: 24 - 29

   

5. Effects of Wood Fiber and Microclay on the Performance of Soy Based Polyurethane Foams

   • Ruijun Gu
   • Mohini M. Sain

   Original Paper 07 November 2012 Pages: 30 - 38

   

6. Poly[(R)-3-hydroxy butyrate] Melt Processing: Strategy for Prevention of Degradation Reactions

   • Silvia Maria Martelli
   • Matteo Pietrini
   • Emo Chiellini

   Original Paper 13 November 2012 Pages: 39 - 45

   

7. Processing and Thermal Behaviors of Poly (Butylene Succinate) Blends with Highly-Filled Starch and Glycerol

   • Wei Wang
   • Guixin Zhang
   • Jikui Wang

   Original Paper 11 July 2012 Pages: 46 - 53

   

8. Processing Stability and Biodegradation of Polylactic Acid (PLA) Composites Reinforced with Cotton Linters or Maple Hardwood Fibres

   • Cameron Way
   • Dong Yang Wu
   • Enzo Palombo

   Original Paper 21 April 2012 Pages: 54 - 70

   

9. Comparative Sustainability Assessment of Starch Nanocrystals

   • Déborah LeCorre
   • Catharina Hohenthal
   • Julien Bras

   Original Paper 30 May 2012 Pages: 71 - 80

   

10. Effect of Bimetallic Soybean Oil Based Polymer on Growth and Plasma Membrane H⁺-ATPase Activity Among Fungi

    • Taruna Singh
    • Sumbul Ambreen
    • Athar Adil Hashmi

    Original Paper 22 April 2012 Pages: 81 - 87

    

11. Biodegradability and Mechanical Properties of Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Based Blend Plastics Prepared Through Extrusion Method

    • Martina Kopčilová
    • Jitka Hubáčková
    • Jaroslav Filip

    Original Paper 02 August 2012 Pages: 88 - 94

    

12. Biodegradation of Polylactide and Gelatinized Starch Blend Films Under Controlled Soil Burial Conditions

    • Worasak Phetwarotai
    • Pranut Potiyaraj
    • Duangdao Aht-Ong

    Original Paper 18 August 2012 Pages: 95 - 107

    

13. Spectral Characterization of Four Kinds of Biodegradable Plastics: Poly (Lactic Acid), Poly (Butylenes Adipate-Co-Terephthalate), Poly (Hydroxybutyrate-Co-Hydroxyvalerate) and Poly (Butylenes Succinate) with FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy

    • Yanming Cai
    • Jungang Lv
    • Jimin Feng

    Original Paper 18 September 2012 Pages: 108 - 114

    

14. Solventless Delignification of Wood Flour with TiO₂/poly(ethylene oxide) Photocatalyst System

    • Yuuki Miyata
    • Kensuke Miyazaki
    • Hisayuki Nakatani

    Original Paper 20 April 2012 Pages: 115 - 121

    

15. Characterization of Extruded Thermoplastic Starch Reinforced by Montmorillonite Nanoclay

    • Yachuan Zhang
    • Qiang Liu
    • Jung H. Han

    Original Paper 14 February 2013 Pages: 122 - 131

    

16. Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Heat Stable and Processable Optically Active Poly(Amide–Imide) Nanostructures Bearing Hydroxyl Pendant Group in an Ionic Green Medium

    • Shadpour Mallakpour
    • Amin Zadehnazari

    Original Paper 18 April 2012 Pages: 132 - 140

    

17. Effect of Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APS) Treatment on Properties of Mercerized Lignocellulosic Grewia optiva Fiber

    • A. S. Singha
    • Ashvinder K. Rana

    Original Paper 17 April 2012 Pages: 141 - 150

    

18. Poly(Ethylene Glycol) as a Compatibilizer for Poly(Lactic Acid)/Thermoplastic Starch Blends

    • Márcia Maria Favaro Ferrarezi
    • Márcia de Oliveira Taipina
    • Maria do Carmo Gonçalves

    Original Paper 29 May 2012 Pages: 151 - 159

    

19. Preparation and Application of PEG/PVP Copolymers

    • Yin-Chun Chao
    • Shuenn-Kung Su
    • Kuo-Shien Huang

    Original Paper 22 April 2012 Pages: 160 - 165

    

20. Addition of Saturated Fatty Acids to Biodegradable Films: Effect on the Crystallinity and Viscoelastic Characteristics

    • Marcelo Medre Nobrega
    • Juliana Bonametti Olivato
    • Fabio Yamashita

    Original Paper 27 May 2012 Pages: 166 - 171

    

21. The Relationship Between the Chemical Structure of Poly(alkylene glycol)s and Their Aerobic Biodegradability in an Aqueous Environment

    • Elżbieta Beran
    • Sylwia Hull
    • Mieczysław Steininger

    Original Paper Open access 24 April 2012 Pages: 172 - 180

    

22. An Overview on Surface Modification of Cotton Fiber for Apparel Use

    • M. Mahbubul Bashar
    • Mubarak A. Khan

    Original Paper 01 June 2012 Pages: 181 - 190

    

23. Potential Use of Recycled PET in Comparison with Liquid Crystalline Polyester as a Dual Functional Additive for Enhancing Heat Stability and Reinforcement for High Density Polyethylene Composite Fibers

    • Supattra Kayaisang
    • Sunan Saikrasun
    • Taweechai Amornsakchai

    Original Paper 20 April 2012 Pages: 191 - 206

    

24. TEMPO-Mediated Oxidation of Norway Spruce and Eucalyptus Pulps: Preparation and Characterization of Nanofibers and Nanofiber Dispersions

    • Galina Rodionova
    • Tsuguyuki Saito
    • Akira Isogai

    Original Paper 08 June 2012 Pages: 207 - 214

    

25. Examination of the Enzyme Resistance of Polyurethane Powder Coatings

    • Barbara Pilch-Pitera

    Original Paper Open access 03 August 2012 Pages: 215 - 223

    

26. Thermal Degradation and Kinetics of Alginate Polyurethane Hybrid Material Prepared from Alginic Acid as a Polyol

    • Jin-San Kim
    • Tara Sankar Pathak
    • Ki-Jung Paeng

    Original Paper 25 April 2012 Pages: 224 - 232

    

27. Biodegradation Study of Starch-graft-Acrylonitrile Copolymer

    • Amir H. Navarchian
    • Amir Sharafi
    • Roha K. Kermanshahi

    Original Paper 05 August 2012 Pages: 233 - 244

    

28. The Potential of Chicken Eggshell Waste as a Bio-filler Filled Epoxidized Natural Rubber (ENR) Composite and its Properties

    • Punyanich Intharapat
    • Aroon Kongnoo
    • Kavichat Kateungngan

    Original Paper 19 July 2012 Pages: 245 - 258

    

29. Effect of Nucleation of Tricalcium Phosphate and Isothermal Annealing on the Crystallization of Poly(l-lactide-co-glycolide)

    • Na Zhao
    • Zhigang Ma
    • Chengdong Xiong

    Original Paper 01 August 2012 Pages: 259 - 265

    

30. Physical Properties, Photo- and Bio-degradation of Baked Foams Based on Cassava Starch, Sugarcane Bagasse Fibers and Montmorillonite

    • Ana Elisa S. Vercelheze
    • André L. M. Oliveira
    • Suzana Mali

    Original Paper 22 April 2012 Pages: 266 - 274

    

31. Lactic Acid Production by Hydrolysis of Poly(Lactic Acid) in Aqueous Solutions: An Experimental and Kinetic Study

    • V. Piemonte
    • F. Gironi

    Original Paper 22 May 2012 Pages: 275 - 279

    

32. Utilization of Cellulosic Wastes in Textile and Garment Industries: 2. Synthesis and Characterization of Cellulose Acetate from Knitted Rag

    • Md. Ibrahim H. Mondal
    • A. B. M. Fakrul Alam

    Original Paper 07 August 2012 Pages: 280 - 285

    

33. Preparation and Properties of Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) Blend with Epoxy-Functional Styrene Acrylic Copolymer as Reactive Agent

    • Naiwen Zhang
    • Chao Zeng
    • Jie Ren

    Original Paper 25 April 2012 Pages: 286 - 292

    

34. Mechanical, Thermal and Water Absorption Properties of Kenaf-Fiber-Based Polypropylene and Poly(Butylene Succinate) Composites

    • J. M. Lee
    • Z. A. Mohd Ishak
    • M. Z. Ahmad Thirmizir

    Original Paper 07 August 2012 Pages: 293 - 302

    

35. Effect of Biaxial Stretching on Thermal Properties, Shrinkage and Mechanical Properties of Poly (Lactic Acid) Films

    • Jyh-Horng Wu
    • Ming-Shien Yen
    • M. C. Kuo

    Original Paper 09 August 2012 Pages: 303 - 311