Keywords: Bioplastic (biopolymer, agro-polymer ...), Agro-resource, Biomaterial, Biodegradable polymer, Biopolyester (PLA, PCL, PHA ...), Starch, (Ligno-)cellulose fiber, Biocomposite, Nano-(bio)composite, Vegetable oil polymer, Environment, Compostable or biodegradable Packaging, Polymer science and polymer engineering (formulation, plastic processing,)

Research

Topics: Analysis of the Relationships "Materials-Process-Properties"

• - Bioplastics (Biopolymers and Biomaterials)
• - Multiphase materials (biocomposites, blends, multilayers) based on agro-products (plasticized starch or TPS, lignins, cellulose, )
• - Biopolyesters (PLA, PCL, PHA, PBSA, PBAT, )
• - Developments of compostable or biodegradable packaging
• - Nano-biocomposites*. Structuration of multiphase systems.
• - Vegetable oil-based polymers.

(*) Nano-biocomposite : nanocomposite based on a biodegradable matrix

Last Publications

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Articles- International Journals:

- Chivrac F., Pollet E., Averous L. (2007). "Non-isothermal Crystallization Behavior of Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Clay Nano-biocomposites" Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, Vol. 45 N°13, pp. 1503-1510 Abstract (PDF)

- Averous L. (2007). "Cellulose-based biocomposites: comparison of different multiphasic systems" Composite Interfaces , Vol. 14, N° 7–9, pp. 787–805 Abstract-Proof (PDF)

- Hablot E., Bordes P., Pollet E., Avérous L. (2008) “Thermal and thermo-mechanical degradation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate)-based multiphase systems” Polymer Degradation & Stability, Vol. 93, N°2, pp. 413-421 Abstract-Proof

- Chivrac F., Pollet E., Schmutz, M., Avérous L. (2008) “New approach to elaborate exfoliated starch-based nano-biocomposites” Biomacromolecules, Vol. 9, N°3, pp. 896-900. Abstract-Proof.

- Pogodina N., Cerclé C., Avérous L., Thomann R., Bouquey M., Muller R. (2008) « Processing and Characterization of Biodegradable Polymer Nanocomposites. Detection of Dispersion State » Rheologica Acta, Vol. 47. Proof-Abstract

 Books Chapters:

- Avérous L.(2008) “Polylactic acid: synthesis, properties and applications” dans “Monomers, Polymers and Composites from renewable resources” Eds: Belgacem N. et Gandini A., Elsevier Limited Publication. Chap. 21. pp 433-450.  Abstract