Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Contributing authors VII
4. Chapter 1. Processing on polylactic acid and its applications 1
5. Chapter 2. Polylactic acid-agave fiber biocomposites: processing, properties, weathering performance, and biodegradation 13
6. Chapter 3. Polylactic acid composite materials for packaging and the consumption of food products 31
7. Chapter 4. Antibacterial properties of polylactic acid composites for food packaging 73
8. Chapter 5. Barrier properties of polylactic acid 101
9. Chapter 6. Heat-sealing properties of polylactic acid and polylactic acid composites 123
10. Chapter 7. Reactive extrusion of polylactic acid 141
11. Chapter 8. Surface properties of polylactic acid–based composites 163
12. Chapter 9. Study on mechanical properties of Himalayacalamus falconeri fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites 181
13. Chapter 10. The fabrication process of the pine needle fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites 217
14. Chapter 11. Development of novel hybrid green polymer composites (HGPC) with a combination of biowaste material as fillers 227
15. Chapter 12. Joining behavior of bio-filler-based polyester composites 257
16. Chapter 13. Dimensional analysis of 3D-printed knuckle joint and bearing pillow block 271
17. Chapter 14. Processing and applications of silk fiber-reinforced biocomposite for tissue engineering 289
18. Chapter 15. The development of silk fiber-, jute fiber-, Grewia optiva fiber-reinforced biopolymer composites 303
19. Chapter 16. Machinability characteristics of pine needle fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites 321
20. Index 331