| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Composite Materials: Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Material Development and Applications
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| Presentation Title |
Applications of Polylactic Acid-Magnesium Composite Materials for Sustainable Packaging Solutions |
| Author(s) |
Obembe Oluwafunke, Tochukwu Perpetua Okonkwo, Osemudiamhen D. Amienghemhen, Jamal Oyegoke, Onwuanabisi Anslem Ifeanyi, Ikhazuagbe Hilary Ifijen, Nyaknno Udokpoh, Gregory E. Onaiwu, Joshua O. Onaifo, Godfrey O. Otabor, Tope Dayo Olowoniyi |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Tope Dayo Olowoniyi |
| Abstract Scope |
Sustainable packaging has gained increasing attention due to environmental concerns associated with conventional plastic materials. Polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable resources, has emerged as a promising alternative to petroleum-based plastics. However, PLA's mechanical properties and thermal stability are often inadequate for certain applications. To address these limitations, the incorporation of magnesium (Mg) as a reinforcing agent in PLA-based composites has shown potential. This mini-review focuses on the development of PLA-magnesium composite materials for sustainable packaging solutions. The review discusses the properties of PLA, the role of magnesium in enhancing PLA performance, and the environmental benefits and applications of PLA-Mg composites in packaging. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Composites, Biomaterials, Magnesium |