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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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Carbon‐based materials from renewable sources: Challenges and perspectives with a focus on green coconut

Journal of Chemical Technology &Biotechnology, Volume 101, Issue 3, Page 477-493, March 2026.
Abstract This article presents a comprehensive examination of agricultural production, biomass generation, and its transformation into biochar, with a particular emphasis on green coconut waste as a primary resource. It underscores the link between agriculture and substantial biomass output, shedding light on the ecological issues associated with solid
Yslaine Andrade de Almeida, Iara de Fatima Gimenez, Ledjane Silva Barreto, Isis Nayra Rolemberg Prudente, Hericles Campos dos Santos   +4 more
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Cellulose‐Based Nanocomposites in Drug Delivery and Antimicrobial Therapies: Emerging Innovations and Translational Outlook

MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2026.
Applications of cellulose‐based nanocomposites in antimicrobial drug delivery. ABSTRACT Cellulose‐based nanocomposites have emerged as sustainable and versatile biomaterials with promising applications in drug delivery and antimicrobial therapy.
Suraj Kumar, Rishabha Malviya, Sathvik Belagodu Sridhar, Tarun Wadhwa, Javedh Shareef   +4 more
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Balancing Sustainability and Performance: Bio‐Based Epoxy Systems for Durable Flax Fiber‐Reinforced Composites

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 3154-3172, 20 February 2026.
Bio‐based epoxy systems enabling sustainable, durable, and high‐performance flax fiber composites. ABSTRACT Three bio‐based epoxy systems—Polar Bear, Green Turtle, and Plankton—featuring bio‐carbon contents of 28% to 70%, were combined with recyclable (Recyclamine R101) and non‐recyclable hardeners to produce flax fiber‐reinforced biocomposites.
Vincenzo Fiore, Riccardo Miranda, Iryna Kovinchuk, Marco Luciano, Alessia Pantaleoni, Irene Bavasso, Fabrizio Sarasini   +6 more
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Mechanical Performance Assessment and Streamlined Life‐Cycle Analysis of Random‐Waste Coir‐Fiber Metal Laminates

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 3582-3600, 20 February 2026.
The Promise of Coir Fiber Laminates in Sustainable Structural Engineering. ABSTRACT This study explores sandwich structures based on the waste fiber metal laminate concept, integrating short random‐coir‐fiber composites with aluminium skins. The research investigates the combination of low‐cost aluminum alloy and natural fiber composites, focusing on ...
Júlio C. dos Santos, Guilherme G. Braga, André L. Christóforo, Rodrigo T. Santos Freire, José R. Tarpani, Tulio H. Panzera, Fabrizio Scarpa   +6 more
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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
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Sustainable Bioplastics From Land and Sea Waste: Structure, Thermal Stability, and Mechanical Behavior Under Accelerated Weathering

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 6, February 10, 2026.
Schematic representation of the fabrication of sustainable bioplastics derived from fish scales (FS) and orange peels (OP), modified with EDC/NHS and PCL. The films were subjected to accelerated weathering to evaluate changes in structural integrity, thermal stability, and mechanical behavior.
Israel Núñez‐Tapia, Rafael G. Suarez, María Cristina Piña Barba   +2 more
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Effect of acid hydrolysis time on tensile and morphological properties of microcrystalline chitin filled polylactic acid biocomposites [PDF]

, 2015
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of acid hydrolysis time on microcrystalline chitin (MCC) filled polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites using solution casting method.
Arjmandi, Reza, Hassan, Azman, Iqbal, Tariq, Mohd. Asri, Syazeven Effatin Azma, Mustaffa Kamal, Mohammad Hakim Ramadhan, Zakaria, Zainoha   +5 more
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Artichoke Bracts and Stems Residues as Active Filler for Poly(Butylene Succinate‐Co‐Adipate) (PBSA) Composites: From Agro‐Waste to a New Sustainable Material

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 3, Page 2376-2392, 10 February 2026.
PBSA‐based biocomposites made from artichoke bract and stem powders have been characterised and formulated for agricultural and food applications, such as active mulching films. ABSTRACT In the context of a growing bioeconomy and the drive for sustainable materials, new biocomposites were formulated by incorporating poly(butylene succinate‐co‐adipate) (
Carmen Minichiello, Elia Pagliarini, Loredana Baffoni, Diana Di Gioia, Maura Ferri, Micaela Vannini, Annamaria Celli, Andrea Saccani, Laura Sisti   +8 more
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Performance enhancement of hybrid kenaf/bamboo fibre-reinforced bio-epoxy composites for sustainable structural applications

Journal of Materials Research and Technology
In this study, bamboo (B) and kenaf (K) fibres were employed as reinforcements in bio-epoxy matrices to develop biocomposites, aiming to evaluate their mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties.
Sameer A. Awad, Omar Awayssa, Mohammad Jawaid, Ahmad Safwan Ismail, Naheed Saba, Mariyum Yaseen, Mohini Sain, Hassan Fouad   +7 more
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