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e-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
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Effect of chemical treatments and additives on properties of chicken feathers thermoplastic biocomposites [PDF]
, 2018 The valorization of chicken feathers (CFs) waste was researched in this work through the preparation of composites using ground chicken feathers as a filler (20 % v/v) and polypropylene (PP) or low-density polyethylene (LDPE) matrices.
Carrillo Navarrete, Fernando +7 more
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Pineapple Peel Fibre Biocomposite: Characterisation and Biodegradation Studies
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2017 In this study, pineapple peel fibre (PAPF) based low density polyethylene (LDPE) biocomposites for green packaging was studied. The PAPF was first being treated with alkali before compounded with LDPE. The mixture was compounded using twin screw extruder
R.R. Ali +7 more
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Biomimetics, 2023 The method of micro-arc oxidation has been utilized to synthesize a protective biocompatible coating for a bioresorbable orthopedic Mg implant. This paper presents the results of comprehensive research of micro-arc coatings based on diatomite—a biogenic ...
Alexander D. Kashin +7 more
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A perspective on biodegradable polymer biocomposites - from processing to degradation
Functional Composite Materials, 2023 Given the greater global awareness of environmental impacts of plastics and the need to develop alternative materials from renewable natural resources, there has been an increasing drive over recent years to develop biobased and biodegradable composites,
Bronwyn Laycock +2 more
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Implementation of eco-sustainable biocomposite materials reinforced by optimized agave fibers [PDF]
, 2018 Although several works have recently been published in literature about biocomposites, i.e. about composites with polymeric matrix reinforced by natural fibers, only a few articles have been devoted to the implementation of high performance biocomposites
Mancino, A. +2 more
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Development of sustainable biodegradable lignocellulosic hemp fiber/polycaprolactone biocomposites for light weight applications [PDF]
, 2018 Biocomposites with poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) as matrix and lignocellulosic hemp fiber with varying average aspect ratios (19, 26, 30 and 38) as reinforcement were prepared using twin extrusion process.
Barber, AH +13 more
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Safely dissolvable and healable active packaging films based on alginate and pectin [PDF]
, 2019 Extensive usage of long-lasting petroleum based plastics for short-lived application such as packaging has raised concerns regarding their role in environmental pollution.
Cavallaro G. +7 more
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Frontiers in Materials, 2021 Diverse applications of polymeric materials have prompted development of eco-friendly, efficient, and economical materials. These characteristics can be obtained by incorporating appropriate fillers in the polymeric matrix.
Muhammad Sulaiman +5 more
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Improving mechanical properties of novel flax/tannin composites through different chemical treatments [PDF]
, 2015 Due to the inherent environmental benefits of using renewable materials, mimosa tannin resin (a natural phenolic resin) reinforced by flax fibres could offer desirable characteristics (lightweight, economic and low environmental impact) aiming at ...
Abhyankar, Hrushikesh +4 more
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