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Overview

Rafael Auras is affiliated with Michigan State University in the United States and has a research focus primarily in the fields of Materials Science and Environmental Science. Their work extensively covers various subfields including Biomaterials, Pollution, Polymers and Plastics, Biomedical Engineering, and Process Chemistry and Technology.

Within these domains, their research addresses key topics such as biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties, microplastics and plastic pollution, nanocomposite films for food packaging, carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis, recycling and waste management techniques, polymer crystallization and properties, and graphene and nanomaterials applications.

Their recent publications reflect these interests and include the following papers:

  • Biodegradation of Biodegradable Polymers in Mesophilic Aerobic Environments, 2022, International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Hydrolytic degradation of poly(lactic acid): Unraveling correlations between temperature and the three phase structures, 2023, Polymer Degradation and Stability
  • Boosting Degradation of Biodegradable Polymers, 2023, Macromolecular Rapid Communications
  • Breaking It Down: How Thermoplastic Starch Enhances Poly(lactic acid) Biodegradation in CompostA Comparative Analysis of Reactive Blends, 2023, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
  • Effect of Nano-Clay and Surfactant on the Biodegradation of Poly(Lactic Acid) Films, 2020, Polymers

The primary venues where Rafael Auras frequently publishes include:

  • Polymers
  • ACS Applied Polymer Materials
  • Food Packaging and Shelf Life
  • Journal of Applied Polymer Science
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences

Collaborations have been an important element of their research output. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Anibal Bher
  • Muhammad Rabnawaz
  • Maria Rubino
  • Pooja C. Mayekar
  • Wanwarang Limsukon

The overall body of work spans synthesis, characterization, degradation mechanisms, and applications of biodegradable polymers. It also engages with environmental implications and novel materials development, particularly in the context of sustainable polymeric systems and their breakdown in different environmental conditions.

Best Publications

  • An Overview of Polylactides as Packaging Materials

    Rafael Auras;Bruce Harte;Susan Selke

  • Processing technologies for poly(lactic acid)

    L.-T. Lim;R. Auras;M. Rubino

  • Poly(Lactic Acid): Synthesis, Structures, Properties, Processing, and Applications

    Rafael Auras;Loong Tak Lim;Susan E M Selke;Hideto Tsuji

  • Poly(lactic acid)-Mass production, processing, industrial applications, and end of life.

    E. Castro-Aguirre;F. Iñiguez-Franco;H. Samsudin;X. Fang

  • Poly(lactic acid)

    Rafael Auras

  • Compostability of bioplastic packaging materials: an overview.

    Gaurav Kale;Thitisilp Kijchavengkul;Rafael Auras;Maria Rubino

  • Biodegradability of polylactide bottles in real and simulated composting conditions

    Gaurav Kale;Rafael Auras;Sher Paul Singh;Ramani Narayan

  • Mechanical, Physical, and Barrier Properties of Poly(Lactide) Films

    Rafael A. Auras;Bruce Harte;Susan Selke;Ruben Hernandez

  • Biodegradation and hydrolysis rate of aliphatic aromatic polyester.

    Thitisilp Kijchavengkul;Rafael Auras;Maria Rubino;Susan Selke

  • A roadmap towards green packaging: The current status and future outlook for polyesters in the packaging industry

    M. Rabnawaz;I. Wyman;R. Auras;S. Cheng

  • Evaluation of oriented poly(lactide) polymers vs. existing PET and oriented PS for fresh food service containers

    Rafael A. Auras;S. Paul Singh;Jagjit J. Singh

  • Assessment of the environmental profile of PLA, PET and PS clamshell containers using LCA methodology

    Santosh Madival;Rafael Auras;Sher Paul Singh;Ramani Narayan

  • Assessment of aliphatic–aromatic copolyester biodegradable mulch films. Part I: Field study

    Thitisilp Kijchavengkul;Rafael Auras;Maria Rubino;Mathieu Ngouajio

  • Thermo-mechanical, rheological, structural and antimicrobial properties of bionanocomposite films based on fish skin gelatin and silver-copper nanoparticles

    Yasir Ali Arfat;Jasim Ahmed;Nikhil Hiremath;Rafael Auras

  • Biodegradation of Biodegradable Polymers in Mesophilic Aerobic Environments

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  • Compostability of polymers

    Thitisilp Kijchavengkul;Rafael Auras

  • Atmospheric and soil degradation of aliphatic–aromatic polyester films

    Thitisilp Kijchavengkul;Rafael Auras;Maria Rubino;Edgar Alvarado

  • Effect of water on the oxygen barrier properties of poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polylactide films

    Rafael Auras;Bruce Harte;Susan Selke

  • Degradation of Commercial Biodegradable Packages under Real Composting and Ambient Exposure Conditions

    Gaurav Kale;Rafael Auras;Sher Paul Singh

  • Comparison of the degradability of poly(lactide) packages in composting and ambient exposure conditions

    Gaurav Kale;Rafael Auras;Sher Paul Singh

  • 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

  • Antimicrobial efficacy of clove essential oil infused into chemically modified LLDPE film for chicken meat packaging

    Mehrajfatema Mulla;Jasim Ahmed;Hasan Al-Attar;Edgar Castro-Aguirre

Frequent Co-Authors

Jasim Ahmed
Jasim Ahmed Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Mathieu Ngouajio
Mathieu Ngouajio Michigan State University
Ramani Narayan
Ramani Narayan Michigan State University
Laurent M. Matuana
Laurent M. Matuana Michigan State University
Loong-Tak Lim
Loong-Tak Lim University of Guelph
Hideto Tsuji
Hideto Tsuji Toyohashi University of Technology
Genhua Niu
Genhua Niu Texas A&M University
Martin Kumar Patel
Martin Kumar Patel University of Geneva
Maria Knight Lapinski
Maria Knight Lapinski Michigan State University

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