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Biocomposites Based on Thermoplastic Starch and Granite Sand Quarry Waste [PDF]

, 2019
Granite stone is a by-product of the rock crushing manufacturing. An industrial waste in powder form that causes health problems and environmental pollution. Fine particles fraction can be used as a partial replacement of sand in concrete manufacture. In
Irassar, Edgardo Fabián, Lopez, Olivia Valeria, Ninago, Mario Daniel, Passaretti, María Gabriela, Paulo, Cecilia Inés, Petit, Andres, Vega, Daniel Alberto, Villar, Marcelo Armando   +7 more
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Natural Bone‐Derived Ceramic Scaffolds Functionalized with Chitosan‐Gold, Chitosan‐Magnesium, and Chitosan‐Zinc for Enhanced Antibacterial Activity

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study reports the development of antibacterial ceramic scaffolds derived from natural bovine bone. The bones were processed through sequential boiling and hydrogen peroxide treatment to remove organic matter, producing porous, mineral‐rich scaffolds.
Mohamad Hassan Taherian, Anh Thi Le, Anh Thi Van Le, Dung My Thi Dang, Tin Chanh Duc Doan, Chien Mau Dang, Martin Bolduc   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Natural Fibre–Reinforced Starch Biocomposites and Their Effects on the Material Mechanical Properties: A Review

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
Research on biodegradable materials has gained significant attention due to increasing environmental awareness. Starch, as a biodegradable polymer readily available from agricultural resources, is a promising candidate for biocomposite production. Starch-
Tabitha Kibet, David N. Githinji, Patrick Nziu   +2 more
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Effect of Filler Content of Chemically Treated Short Bagasse Fiber-Reinforced Cardanol Polymer Composites

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2019
In this work, the sugarcane bagasse fiber was used as a filler to make a new type of biodegradable composite, using the cardanol resin, as a fully biodegradable thermosetting polymer matrix.
A. Balaji, B. Karthikeyan, J. Swaminathan, C Sundar Raj   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Durability of biodegradable polymers for the conservation of cultural heritage [PDF]

, 2019
The use of polymers for conservation of cultural heritage is related to the possibility to slow down or stop natural deterioration which, in many cases, corresponds to stopping the entrance of liquid water and to favor spontaneous water vapor removal ...
Botta L., La Mantia F.P., Megna B., Mistretta M.C., Morreale M., Titone V.   +5 more
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(Bio)degradable polymeric materials for sustainable future—Part 3: Degradation studies of the PHA/wood flour-based composites and preliminary tests of antimicrobial activity [PDF]

, 2020
© 2020 The Authors. Published by MDPI. This is an open access article available under a Creative Commons licence. The published version can be accessed at the following link on the publisher’s website: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma13092200The need for a ...
Janeczek, Henryk, Johnston, Brian, Jurczyk, Sebastian, Klim, Magdalena, Kurcok, Piotr, Musioł, Marta, Radecka, Izabela, Rydz, Joanna, Sikorska, Wanda, Sobota, Michał, Zięba, Magdalena   +10 more
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Dual‐Mode Film Based on Highly Scattering Nanofibers and Upcycled Chips‐Bags for Year‐Round Thermal Management

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Intelligent radiative cooling devices, adaptable to various weather conditions, have the potential for year‐round energy savings. This study introduces a sustainable dual‐mode film made from polycaprolactone nanofibers and upcycled chip bags for effective thermal management.
Qimeng Song, Stefan Rettinger, Chengzhang Xu, Ulrich Mansfeld, Markus Retsch   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Polymer Composite‐Based Transient Electronic Systems

Advanced NanoBiomed Research
Biocompatible and biodegradable polymer composite systems, featuring electrical and mechanical functionalities, have been studied as a means to enable biointegrated electronics, facilitating the acquisition of diverse valuable data.
Gwan‐Jin Ko, Venkata Ramesh Naganaboina, Emad S. Goda, Ankan Dutta, Huanyu Cheng, Suk‐Won Hwang   +5 more
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Bamboo Fiber–Reinforced PLA Polymer Composites: A Critical Study

International Journal of Polymer Science, 2022
In the past few years, a new passion for the growth of biodegradable polymers based on elements derived from natural sources has been getting much attention.
K. Nirmal Kumar, P. Dinesh Babu, Raviteja Surakasi, P. Manoj Kumar, P. Ashokkumar, Rashid Khan, Adel Alfozan, Dawit Tafesse Gebreyohannes   +7 more
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Eco-friendly approach and potential biodegradable polymer matrix for WPC composite materials in outdoor application [PDF]

, 2019
Blends based on high density polyethylene (HDPE) and poly(lactic) acid (PLA) with different ratios of both polymers were produced: a blend with equal amounts of HDPE and PLA, hence 50 wt.% each, proved to be a useful compromise, allowing a high amount of
Massardier, Valerie, Quitadamo, Alessia, Valente, Marco   +2 more
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