ArticleScientific reports2023
Beeswax as a natural alternative to synthetic waxes for fabrication of PLA/diatomaceous earth composites.
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- Beeswax in Pharmaceutical Sciences: A Comprehensive Review of Its Chemical Composition, Functional Applications, Types, and Formulation Roles.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- ComparativeMagnetic resonance in chemistry : MRC · 2026Article
- Structural and Thermal Effects of Beeswax Incorporation in Electrospun PVA Nanofibers.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Innovations in Edible Packaging Films, Coatings, and Antimicrobial Agents for Applications in Food Industry.Comprehensive reviews in food science and food safety · 2025Review
- Biodegradable Electret Filters Based on Beeswax-Modified Fibers: A Novel Production Strategy.Polymers · 2025Article
- SH-SSQ as a modifier for superior mechanical properties and improved plasticity of 3D printed PLA.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Nature's Plastic Predators: A Comprehensive and Bibliometric Review of Plastivore Insects.Polymers · 2024Review
- The Influence of Environmental Factors on the Degradation of PLA/Diatomaceous Earth Composites.Polymers · 2024Article
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- Polyamide 11 Composites Reinforced with Diatomite Biofiller-Mechanical, Rheological and Crystallization Properties.Polymers · 2023Article
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Abstract
In this study, injection moulding was applied to produce biocomposites consisting of polylactide (PLA) and amorphous diatomaceous earth used as a filler at different concentrations. Natural wax and synthetic wax were added to improve processing properties, comparing the resulting biocomposites. The use of natural beeswax makes the composite environmentally friendly. The prepared composites contained 2.5, 5, 10 and 15% w/w filler. The test samples have been injection moulded. Rheological, mechanical, surface and other properties were assessed for the fabricated composites. The testing has shown that the use of wax additives has a significant influence on the mechanical properties (tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength) and the hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity of composite surfaces. The addition of natural wax, especially at lower concentration, has a positive effect on the rheological properties of composites (melt flow rate, MFR), flexural modulus and impact strength. Different composite parameters are modified by different wax types so both natural and synthetic waxes, can be used interchangeably, depending on the required final material characteristics.
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