Modification of Polycaprolactone with Plant Extracts to Improve the Aging Resistance
Natural extracts of plant origin are used as anti-aging compounds of biodegradable polymers. Coffee, cocoa, or cinnamon extracts in amounts from 0.5 to 10 wt.% were added to the polycaprolactone matrix. The manufactured materials were aged at elevated temperatures with increased relative humidity an...
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MDPI AG
2023-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/14/5154 |