1. Investigation on the Influence of EVA Content on the Mechanical and Thermal Characteristics of Poly(lactic acid) Blends

   • V. H. Sangeetha
   • Ravi Babu Valapa
   • T. O. Varghese

   Original Paper 19 December 2016 Pages: 1 - 14

   

2. Water-Blown Castor Oil-Based Polyurethane Foams with Soy Protein as a Reactive Reinforcing Filler

   • Shuai Zhang
   • Aimin Xiang
   • A.Varada Rajulu

   Original Paper 20 December 2016 Pages: 15 - 22

   

3. An Original Halo-Alkaline Protease from Bacillus halodurans Strain US193: Biochemical Characterization and Potential Use as Bio-Additive in Detergents

   • Lobna Daoud
   • Houda Hmani
   • Mamdouh Ben Ali

   Original Paper 20 December 2016 Pages: 23 - 32

   

4. Production of Curdlan Grown on Cassava Starch Waste Hydrolysates

   • Shengjun Wu
   • Mingsheng Lu
   • Shujun Wang

   Original Paper 23 December 2016 Pages: 33 - 38

   

5. Cetyltrimethyl Ammonium Bromide Modified Kaolin as a Reinforcing Filler for Natural Rubber

   • Roshin Peter
   • R. V. Sreelekshmi
   • A. R. R. Menon

   Original Paper 23 December 2016 Pages: 39 - 47

   

6. Sustainable Use of Coffee Husks For Reinforcing Polyethylene Composites

   • Lang Huang
   • Binshan Mu
   • Qingwen Wang

   Original Paper 23 December 2016 Pages: 48 - 58

   

7. Synthesis and Properties Modified Feather Keratin-Based Motor Oil Sorbing Cryogels with High Oil Holding Capacity

   • Bryan Wattie
   • Marie-Josée Dumont
   • Mark Lefsrud

   Original Paper 30 December 2016 Pages: 59 - 65

   

8. Anti-biofilm Activity of Solvent-Cast and Electrospun Polyhydroxyalkanoate Membranes Treated with Lysozyme

   • Abdulrahman A. Kehail
   • Christopher J. Brigham

   Original Paper 03 January 2017 Pages: 66 - 72

   

9. Effects of Weathering on Mechanical, Antimicrobial Properties and Biodegradation Process of Silver Loaded TPE Compounds

   • Daiane Tomacheski
   • Michele Pittol
   • Ruth Marlene Campomanes Santana

   Original Paper 03 January 2017 Pages: 73 - 82

   

10. Modification of Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Recycled PET by Vinyl Acetate (VAc) Monomer Grafting Using Gamma Irradiation

    • Mostakima M. Lubna
    • Khandoker S. Salem
    • Mubarak A. Khan

    Original Paper 03 January 2017 Pages: 83 - 90

    

11. One-Component Spray Polyurethane Foam from Liquefied Pinewood Polyols: Pursuing Eco-Friendly Materials

    • Rui Galhano dos Santos
    • Noemi F. Acero
    • Maria M. Mateus

    Original Paper 03 January 2017 Pages: 91 - 100

    

12. Magnetic Cr(VI) Ion Imprinted Polymer for the Fast Selective Adsorption of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solution

    • Samaneh Hassanpour
    • Majid Taghizadeh
    • Yadollah Yamini

    Original Paper 04 January 2017 Pages: 101 - 115

    

13. Biodegradation of Poly(Aspartic Acid-Itaconic Acid) Copolymers by Miscellaneous Microbes from Natural Water

    • Yuling Zhang
    • Hanxiao Wei
    • Jilong Wang

    Original Paper 04 January 2017 Pages: 116 - 121

    

14. Degradation of Polylactic Acid by Irradiation

    • Hsiang-Yu Lin
    • Shu-Yao Tsai
    • Chun-Ping Lin

    Original Paper 05 January 2017 Pages: 122 - 131

    

15. Antibacterial and Drug Elution Performance of Thermoplastic Blends

    • Alexander Jones
    • Abhyuday Mandal
    • Suraj Sharma

    Original Paper 05 January 2017 Pages: 132 - 144

    

16. Novel Tough Crystalline Blends of Polylactide with Ethylene Glycol Derivative of POSS

    • Anna Zubrowska
    • Ewa Piorkowska
    • Joanna Bojda

    Original Paper 10 January 2017 Pages: 145 - 151

    

17. Recovery of Chromium(III) from Tannery Wastewater by Nanoparticles and Whiskers of Chitosan

    • Nadia Eladlani
    • El Montassir Dahmane
    • Moha Taourirte

    Original Paper 11 January 2017 Pages: 152 - 157

    

18. Effects of Compounded Curing Agents on Properties and Performance of Urea Formaldehyde Resin

    • Chang Liu
    • Jianlin Luo
    • Jianzhang Li

    Original Paper 11 January 2017 Pages: 158 - 165

    

19. Thermo-Chemical Decomposition Study of Polyurethane Elastomer Through Glycerolysis Route with Using Crude and Refined Glycerine as a Transesterification Agent

    • Janusz Datta
    • Patrycja Kopczyńska
    • Juan F. Rodríguez

    Original Paper Open access 12 January 2017 Pages: 166 - 174

    

20. Leather Insole with Acupressure Effect: New Perspectives

    • Rethinam Senthil
    • Thotapalli Parvathaleswara Sastry
    • Nallathambi Gobi

    Original Paper 12 January 2017 Pages: 175 - 182

    

21. The Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation on the Hyperelastic Behavior of Polyurea

    • George Youssef
    • Joseph Brinson
    • Ian Whitten

    Original Paper 21 January 2017 Pages: 183 - 190

    

22. Glass-Fiber Reinforcement as a Means of Recycling Polymers from Post-Consumer Applications

    • Adam Al-Mulla
    • Rakesh K. Gupta

    Original Paper 25 January 2017 Pages: 191 - 199

    

23. Mechanical, Dynamic Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Banana Fiber/Recycled High Density Polyethylene Biocomposites Filled with Flyash Cenospheres

    • Sukanya Satapathy
    • Raju V. S. Kothapalli

    Original Paper 25 January 2017 Pages: 200 - 213

    

24. Adhesion and Toxicity of Polymers Prepared Using Ionic Liquid Monomers

    • Brian McFarland
    • Mallory Sea

    Original Paper 31 January 2017 Pages: 214 - 223

    

25. Enhancement of Mechanical Properties of Bio-Resin Epoxy/Flax Fiber Composites using Acetic Anhydride

    • Marc Li Loong
    • Duncan Cree

    Original Paper 31 January 2017 Pages: 224 - 234

    

26. Development of Anti-bacterial PVA/Starch Based Hydrogel Membrane for Wound Dressing

    • Awais Hassan
    • Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi
    • Tahir Ahmad

    Original Paper 31 January 2017 Pages: 235 - 243

    

27. Leaching and Biodegradation of Darocur 1173 used as a Photo-Initiator in the Production of Photocrosslinked Silicone Acrylates

    • Salma Ouali
    • Yoann Louis
    • Valérie Desjardin

    Original Paper Open access 02 February 2017 Pages: 244 - 253

    

28. Elaboration and Properties of Innovative Biobased PUIR Foams from Microalgae

    • Alice Arbenz
    • Rémi Perrin
    • Luc Avérous

    Original Paper 02 February 2017 Pages: 254 - 262

    

29. Mechanical Testing of Innovated Composite Polymer Material for using in Manufacture of Railway Sleepers

    • Ahmed Abdelmoamen Khalil

    Original Paper 03 February 2017 Pages: 263 - 274

    

30. Investigation of Polypropylene-Montmorillonite Clay Nanocomposite Films Containing a Pro-degradant Additive

    • A. A. Yussuf
    • M. A. Al-Saleh
    • G. Abraham

    Original Paper 03 February 2017 Pages: 275 - 290

    

31. Influence of Plasticizers on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Methyl Cellulose-Based Edible Films

    • Awais Khan
    • Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi
    • Wasif Farooq

    Original Paper 04 February 2017 Pages: 291 - 300

    

32. Degradation of Polyester Polyurethane by Aspergillus sp. Strain S45 Isolated from Soil

    • Muhammad Osman
    • Sadia Mehmood Satti
    • Aamer Ali Shah

    Original Paper 06 February 2017 Pages: 301 - 310

    

33. Effect of Oregano Essential Oil Content on Properties of Green Biocomposites Based on Cassava Starch and Sugarcane Bagasse for Bioactive Packaging

    • Surachade Ketkaew
    • Pornnapa Kasemsiri
    • Prinya Chindaprasirt

    Original Paper 06 February 2017 Pages: 311 - 318

    

34. Optimization of Pineapple Leaf Fibre Extraction Methods and Their Biodegradabilities for Soil Cover Application

    • S. Sarah
    • W. A. W. A. Rahman
    • J. H. Low

    Original Paper 07 February 2017 Pages: 319 - 329

    

35. Biodegradation in Soil of PLA/PBAT Blends Compatibilized with Chain Extender

    • Paula Alessandra Palsikowski
    • Caroline N. Kuchnier
    • Ana Rita Morales

    Original Paper 07 February 2017 Pages: 330 - 341

    

36. Contribution of Catalytic Transesterification Reactions to the Compatibilization of Poly(lactic acid)/Polycarbonate Blends: Thermal, Morphological and Viscoelastic Characterization

    • Nadjat Chelghoum
    • Melia Guessoum
    • Nacerddine Haddaoui

    Original Paper 07 February 2017 Pages: 342 - 354

    

37. Extraction of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Cotton Sliver and Its Comparison with Commercial Microcrystalline Cellulose

    • Ravindra D. Kale
    • Prabhat Shobha Bansal
    • Vikrant G. Gorade

    Original Paper 10 February 2017 Pages: 355 - 364

    

38. Biosynthesis, Microstructural Characterisations and Investigation of In-Vitro Mutagenic and Eco-Toxicological Response of a Novel Microbial Exopolysaccharide Based Biopolymer

    • Sanchita Bandyopadhyay-Ghosh
    • Subrata Bandhu Ghosh
    • Mohini M. Sain

    Original Paper 11 February 2017 Pages: 365 - 374

    

39. Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Preparation of TPA from Waste PET Using Response Surface Methodology

    • Haobin Hu
    • Yun Wu
    • Zhiming Zhu

    Original Paper 13 February 2017 Pages: 375 - 382

    

40. Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Poly (Acrylic Acid/Sodium Alginate/Sodium Humate) Superabsorbent Hydrogels. Part II: The Effect of SH Variation on Cu²⁺, Pb²⁺, Fe²⁺ Metal Ions, MB, CV Dye Adsorption Study

    • Shipra Agnihotri
    • Reena Singhal

    Original Paper 14 February 2017 Pages: 383 - 395

    

41. Candida antarctica Lipase B as Catalyst for Cyclic Esters Synthesis, Their Polymerization and Degradation of Aliphatic Polyesters

    • Anna Kundys
    • Ewa Białecka-Florjańczyk
    • Jolanta Małajowicz

    Review Open access 24 January 2017 Pages: 396 - 407

    

42. Erratum to: New Methods for the Preparation of Nanosized Metal Coordination Polymers

    • Dina M. Fouad
    • Aref A. M. Aly
    • Mervat I. A. Mohammed

    Erratum 20 January 2017 Pages: 408 - 409