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Antibiotic loaded β-tricalcium phosphate/calcium sulfate for antimicrobial potency, prevention and killing efficacy of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus biofilms

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2021
This study investigated the efficacy of a biphasic synthetic β-tricalcium phosphate/calcium sulfate (β-TCP/CS) bone graft substitute for compatibility with vancomycin (V) in combination with tobramycin (T) or gentamicin (G) evidenced by the duration of ...
Nan Jiang   +6 more
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Processing and structure-property relationships of natural rubber/wheat bran biocomposites [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In this work, wheat bran was used as cellulosic filler in biocomposites based on natural rubber. The impact of wheat bran content [ranging from 10 to 50 parts per hundred rubber (phr)] on processing, structure, dynamic mechanical properties, thermal ...
Colom Fajula, Xavier   +4 more
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Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene–Cellulose Biocomposites: Molecular Dynamics Simulations Combined with Constant Strain Method

open access: yesMolecules, 2023
The use of biocomposites is increasing due to their recyclability, biodegradability, and decreased CO2 emission levels compared to pure polyolefin plastics.
Nea B. Möttönen, Antti J. Karttunen
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of health implications related to processing and use of natural wool insulation products

open access: yesEnvironment International, 2014
This paper discusses possible health implications related to dust particles released during the manufacture of sheep's wool-based non-woven insulation material.
E. Mansour   +3 more
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Application of fuzzy linear regression models for predicting tumor size of colorectal cancer in Malaysia's Hospital [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Fuzzy linear regression analysis has become popular among researchers and standard model in analysing data vagueness phenomena. These models were represented by five statistical models such as multiple linear regression, fuzzy linear regression (Tanaka),
Ahmad Hilmi Azman   +7 more
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The influence of ionic liquid pretreatment on the physicomechanical properties of polymer biocomposites: A mini-review

open access: yese-Polymers, 2022
Increasing concern for the environment has led researchers to pay more attention to the fabrication of polymer biocomposites for many different applications.
Shamsuri Ahmad Adlie   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

PLA based biocomposites for sustainable products: A review

open access: yesAdvanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, 2023
In recent decades, demand for sustainable materials in place of low cost and high strength materials has been trigged globally, which has motivated researchers towards biocomposites/green composites.
Alok Kumar Trivedi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cellulosic materials as natural fillers in starch-containing matrix-based films: a review [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
In this work, the different cellulosic materials, namely cellulose and lignin are analyzed. In addition, the starch-containing matrices (isolated starch and flour) reinforced with cellulosic materials to be used in packaging applications are described ...
Alvarez, Vera Alejandra   +1 more
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Effect of different lignocellulosic fibres on poly(ε-caprolactone)-based composites for potential applications in orthotics [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
This work compares the mechanical and thermal behaviour of fully biodegradable biocomposites based on polycaprolactone reinforced with three different natural fibres, namely hemp, sisal and coir, for potential applications in the field of orthoses.
DE SANTIS, Rita   +7 more
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Editorial: biodegradable materials [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
This Special Issue “Biodegradable Materials” features research and review papers concerning recent advances on the development, synthesis, testing and characterisation of biomaterials. These biomaterials, derived from natural and renewable sources, offer
Audic, Jean-Luc, Schaschke, Carl
core   +7 more sources

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