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Overview

Laurent M. Matuana is affiliated with Michigan State University in the United States. Their research primarily focuses on materials science and environmental science, with notable contributions in biomaterials, polymers and plastics, industrial and manufacturing engineering, pollution, and food science.

The scientist has conducted extensive work in several interconnected fields, including biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, nanocomposite films for food packaging, advanced cellulose research studies, recycling and waste management techniques, microplastics and plastic pollution, natural fiber reinforced composites, and polymer crystallization and properties.

Recent publications by Laurent M. Matuana highlight a focus on sustainable materials and packaging technologies. Key papers include:

  • Trends in sustainable biobased packaging materials: a mini review, 2021, Materials Today Sustainability
  • Potential of extrusion-blown poly(lactic acid)/cellulose nanocrystals nanocomposite films for improving the shelf-life of a dry food product, 2021, Food Packaging and Shelf Life
  • Influence of Lactic Acid Surface Modification of Cellulose Nanofibrils on the Properties of Cellulose Nanofibril Films and Cellulose Nanofibril-Poly(lactic acid) Composites, 2021, Biomolecules
  • Microcellular foaming of poly(lactic acid) branched with food-grade chain extenders, 2021, Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • Use of orange juice processing waste to produce films using blown film extrusion for food packaging, 2022, Journal of Food Engineering

Laurent M. Matuana frequently collaborates with other researchers in the field. Notable coauthors include:

  • Nicole M. Stark
  • Muhammad Rabnawaz
  • Ronald Sabo
  • Jack Fehlberg
  • Eva Almenar

Their work is regularly published in venues specializing in polymer science, food packaging, and sustainable materials. Frequent publication outlets include:

  • Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
  • Food Packaging and Shelf Life
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • ACS Applied Polymer Materials
  • Materials Today Sustainability

Best Publications

  • Surface modification and adhesion mechanisms in woodfiber-polypropylene composites

    M. Kazayawoko;J. J. Balatinecz;L. M. Matuana

  • Surface chemistry changes of weathered HDPE/wood-flour composites studied by XPS and FTIR spectroscopy ☆

    Nicole M. Stark;Laurent M. Matuana

  • Cell morphology and property relationships of microcellular foamed pvc/wood‐fiber composites

    Laurent M. Matuana;Chul B. Park;John J. Balatinecz

  • Surface characterization of esterified cellulosic fibers by XPS and FTIR Spectroscopy

    L. M. Matuana;J. J. Balatinecz;R. N. S. Sodhi;C. B. Park

  • Characterization of weathered wood–plastic composite surfaces using FTIR spectroscopy, contact angle, and XPS ☆

    Nicole M. Stark;Laurent M. Matuana

  • Processing and cell morphology relationships for microcellular foamed PVC/wood-fiber composites

    Laurent M. Matuana;Chul B. Park;John J. Balatinecz

  • Effect of processing method on surface and weathering characteristics of wood–flour/HDPE composites

    Nicole M. Stark;Laurent M. Matuana;Craig M. Clemons

  • Nanoclay reinforced HDPE as a matrix for wood-plastic composites

    Omar Faruk;Laurent M. Matuana

  • Influence of interfacial interactions on the properties of PVC/cellulosic fiber composites

    Laurent M. Matuana;Raymond T. Woodhams;John J. Balatinecz;Chul B. Park

  • Properties of wood plastic composites made of recycled HDPE and wood flour from CCA-treated wood removed from service

    D.Pascal Kamdem;Haihong Jiang;Weining Cui;Jason Freed

  • Ultraviolet weathering of photostabilized wood-flour-filled high-density polyethylene composites†‡

    Nicole M. Stark;Laurent M. Matuana

  • Ultraviolet weathering of HDPE/wood-flour composites coextruded with a clear HDPE cap layer

    Laurent M. Matuana;Shan Jin;Nicole M. Stark

  • Structures and mechanical properties of microcellular foamed polyvinyl chloride

    Laurent M. Matuana;Chul B. Park;John J. Balatinecz

  • Microcellular foam of polymer blends of HDPE/PP and their composites with wood fiber

    P. Rachtanapun;S. E. M. Selke;L. M. Matuana

  • Accelerated ultraviolet weathering of PVC/wood‐flour composites

    Laurent M. Matuana;Donatien P. Kamdem

  • Grafting of maleic anhydride on poly(L-lactic acid). Effects on physical and mechanical properties

    Sung Wook Hwang;Sung Wook Hwang;Sang Bong Lee;Chang Kee Lee;Jun Young Lee

  • Surface chemistry and mechanical property changes of wood-flour/high-density-polyethylene composites after accelerated weathering

    Nicole M. Stark;Laurent M. Matuana

  • Relationship between cell morphology and impact strength of microcellular foamed high‐density polyethylene/polypropylene blends

    Pornchai Rachtanapun;Susan E. M. Selke;Laurent M. Matuana

  • Photoaging and stabilization of rigid PVC/wood-fiber composites

    Laurent M. Matuana;Donatien P. Kamdem;Jun Zhang

  • Influence of photostabilizers on wood flour-HDPE composites exposed to xenon-arc radiation with and without water spray

    Nicole M. Stark;Laurent M. Matuana

Frequent Co-Authors

Chul B. Park
Chul B. Park University of Toronto
Rafael Auras
Rafael Auras Michigan State University
Jean-Luc Gardette
Jean-Luc Gardette University of Clermont Auvergne
Andrzej K. Bledzki
Andrzej K. Bledzki West Pomeranian University of Technology

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