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Bioconversion and characterization of watermelon rind waste‐based microcrystalline cellulose: A green alternative to synthetic reinforcements

Polymer International, EarlyView.
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was extracted from watermelon rind using acid hydrolysis. MCC can be efficiently used as reinforcement in biofilms and biocomposites. Abstract The increasing accumulation of agricultural waste from watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) represents a substantial environmental concern, particularly in view of the extensive ...
Indran Suyambulingam, Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Divya Divakaran, Nadir Ayrilmis, P Senthamaraikannan, Siva Avudaiappan, Yamuna Munusamy, H Jeevan Rao   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Superheated steam treatment of oil palm mesocarp fiber improved the properties of fiber-polypropylene biocomposite [PDF]

, 2003
The effect of fiber surface modification by superheated steam (SHS) treatment and fiber content (30 to 50 wt.%) was evaluated relative to the mechanical, morphology, thermal, and water absorption properties of oil palm mesocarp fiber (OPMF)/polypropylene
Ahamad Nordin, Noor Ida Amalina, Ariffin, Hidayah, Hassan, Mohd Ali, Shirai, Yoshihito, Ando, Yoshito, Ibrahim, Nor Azowa, Wan Yunus, Wan Md Zin   +6 more
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Nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications for the sotol plant (Asparagaceae, Convallarioideae): A review

PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.
Sotol (Dasylirion spp.) is a resilient desert plant that sustains ecosystems, cultures and livelihoods in Chihuahua Desert. Our review highlights its nutritional properties, traditional uses and potential new applications in food, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy and water remediation. By synthesizing evidence across disciplines, we show how sotol can
Dámaris Leopoldina Ojeda Barrios, Antonio Martínez Ruiz, Marisela Calderón Jurado, Ramón Saúl Luján Aguirre, Juan Luis Jacobo Cuellar, Oscar Sariñana‐Aldaco, María Teresa Martínez Damián, Oscar Cruz Alvarez   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical properties of hybridized kenaf/chitosan fibres reinforced polyethylene biocomposites [PDF]

, 2017
In this research, natural fibre such as kenaf core fibre (KCF) was used as filler for preparation of the biocomposites. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) has been selected as a polymer matrix for preparation of the biocomposites due to its low production ...
Shamsuri, Ahmad Adlie, Tan, Muhammad IzzuddinSyariff   +1 more
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The Circular Economy in European Union Supply Chains: A Literature Review

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research aims to analyze the implementation of the circular economy (CE) in European Union (EU) supply chains (SC), highlighting its potential to transform production systems and maximize resource efficiency while minimizing waste. Our study identifies the major trends and advancements in this field, focusing on the barriers that prevent ...
Luis Oswaldo Rodríguez‐Mañay, Inmaculada Guaita‐Pradas, Inmaculada Marques‐Perez   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development and evaluation of urea formaldehyde resin-modified poly(vinyl alcohol)-based biocomposites reinforced with Corchorus olitorius cellulose microfiber

Smart Materials in Manufacturing
This study aimed to investigate the effects of thermosetting urea formaldehyde (UF) resin on thermoplastic poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA) biocomposites. Cellulose microfiber (CMF) was prepared from the extracted cellulose of jute fibers (Corchorus olitorius)
Shahin Sultana, Zahidul Islam, Md Khabir Uddin Sarker, Shamima Akther Eti, Swapan Kumer Ray, Mohammad Majedul Haque, Samia Tabassum   +6 more
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Investigating the Environmental Impact of Additive Construction: A Systematic Analysis of the Life Cycle Assessment Studies

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as a potential catalyst for a paradigm shift within the construction industry, due to its capacity to enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and augment design flexibility. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) that explores the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in ...
Antonio Mastropasqua, Francesco Paolo Lagrasta, Michele De Nicolò, Pierpaolo Pontrandolfo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adsorption and Diffusion Characteristics of 2-Naphthol from Aqueous Media by Chitosan-ENR Biocomposites

ASEAN Journal on Science and Technology for Development, 2018
Chitosan entrapped ENR-50 (CTS-t-ENR) biocomposites developed were studiedfor the absorption and desorption of 2-naphthol in aqueous media. Biocomposites comprising chitosan (CTS) immobilized or trapped in a partially crosslinked ENR (designated as CTS-t-
R. GUNASUNDERI, M. R. H. MAS HARIS
doaj   +1 more source

Sequential Optimization of Multivariate Metal–Organic Framework Based Biocatalysis

Small, EarlyView.
A sequential Latin hypercube sampling–coupled Bayesian optimization (LHS‐BO) workflow integrates multivariate zirconium‐based metal–organic framework based biocomposite (E‐MOF) design with enzyme biocascade reaction optimization. The optimized E‐MOFs stabilize glucose oxidase and horseradish peroxidase in bioactive conformation, exhibiting high ...
Weibin Liang, Sisi Zheng, Ross Andrew Shalliker, Christian Doonan, Feng Li   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilization of Micro Sisal Fibers as Reinforcement Agent and Polypropylene or Polylactic Acid as Polymer Matrices in Biocomposites Manufacture [PDF]

, 2013
Sisal (Agave sisalana) as a perennial tropical plant grows abundantly in Indonesia. Its fibers can be used as the reinforcement agent of biocomposite products.
Ismadi, I. (Ismadi), Masruchin, N. (Nanang), Prasetiyo, K. W. (Kurnia), Subyakto, S. (Subyakto)   +3 more
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