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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

Mechanically robust biochar‐modified polystyrene foam with enhanced flame retardancy using halogen‐free additives

Polymer International, EarlyView.
Halogen‐free biocomposite polystyrene foams were fabricated via pilot‐scale supercritical CO2 extrusion using expandable graphite, melamine polyphosphate, biochar, and recycled polymer. The optimized formulation exhibited refined cellular morphology, enhanced flame retardancy (limiting oxygen index of 25%, rapid self‐extinguishing), and improved ...
Apurv Gaidhani, Harasavardanan Velumani Jayaraman, Stephan Edwards, Lauren Tribe, Paul Charpentier   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nonwoven Flax Fibre Reinforced PLA Biocomposites

, 2013
Flax fibre reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites were fabricated by nonwoven and compression moulding technologies. The relationship between the main process variables and the biocomposite properties was investigated.
Alimuzzaman, Shah
core   +2 more sources

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

Comparative analysis of Polylactic Acid/Bamboo biocomposites manufactured by Additive Manufacturing and Compression Moulding Methods

Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Biodegradable composite material seeks enormous attention owing to its potential ability to replace synthetic materials and to be used in different applications.
D. Balaji, B. Arulmurugan, V. Bhuvaneswari, M. Sathishkumar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sustainable Polymer Biocomposites for Food Packaging: Green Nanotechnology, Circular Plastic Upcycling and Smart Functional Materials

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
Graphical abstract showing the development of biodegradable polymer biocomposites reinforced with natural fibres, green nanoparticles and waste‐plastic upcycling pathways toward sustainable smart food packaging materials ABSTRACT The fundamental hypothesis behind this review is that the combination of biodegradable polymer‐based biocomposites, which ...
Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Jaewoong Lee
wiley   +1 more source

Processing and properties of antibacterial silver nanoparticle-loaded hemp hurd/poly(lactic acid) biocomposites

, 2016
The use of silver nanoparticles in providing effective antibacterial resistance in glycidyl methacrylate-compatibilized hemp hurd-filled poly(lactic acid) biocomposite is presented.
Khan, Belas A., Zhu, Jin, Na, Haining, Warner, Philip, Chevali, Venkata S., Wang, Hao   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Responsive nitric oxide‐releasing antibacterial materials for biofilm‐associated infections: Mechanisms, design strategies, and applications

Responsive Materials, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the recent progress in responsive NO‐releasing materials and their applications in biofilm‐associated infectious diseases. The design principles and response mechanisms are given to provide inspiration toward the future development of multi‐responsive NO‐releasing materials.
Wenyue Sun, Meiqi Li, Di Nan, Jiaqi Zhao, Yu Chen, Yao Gao, Shichen Zhang, Kirsten L. Van Landuyt, Manlin Qi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanostructural organization of naturally occurring composites - part II: silica-chitin-based biocomposites

, 2012
Investigations of the micro- and nanostructures and chemical composition of the sponge skeletons as examples for natural structural biocomposites are of fundamental scientific relevance.
Worch, Hartmut, Bazhenov, Vasily V., Mertig, Michael, Janussen, Dorte, Simon, Paul, Born, René, Hanke, Thomas, Vournakis, John N., Heinemann, Sascha, Ehrlich, Hermann, Shapkin, Nikolay P., Erler, Christiane   +11 more
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