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Sustainable Composites From Almond Shell Powder and Recycled Polyolefin Blends: Effect of Compatibilizer on Interfacial Adhesion and Properties

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of sustainable recycled polyolefin/almond shell composites showing the effect of MA‐g‐PP compatibilizer on interfacial adhesion, void reduction, and composite morphology for lightweight automotive applications. ABSTRACT This study reports injection‐molded sustainable composites developed from a hybrid recycled polymer matrix ...
Rebecca Sanchez, Suman Kumar Ghosh, Nur Fazreen Alias, Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra   +4 more
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Performance of Glass Fiber Composites With Plastic‐Waste Pyrolysis Char as Filler

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Valorisation of mixed plastic waste into carbonaceous char via pyrolysis, its integration as a microfiller in epoxy/E‐glass (GFRP) laminates, and characterisation to assess composite performance as a function of filler loading. ABSTRACT Plastic pyrolysis offers circular solutions for mixed plastic waste but leaves a carbonaceous char that is often ...
Jerome Anokwu, Andrew Clark, Natalie Ferry, Levingshan Augusthus‐Nelson   +3 more
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Enhancing Interfacial Adhesion and Toughness of Flax Fabric/Polylactic Acid Biocomposites Through Polyethylene Glycol Treatment

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Production of flax fabric/polylactic acid biocomposite. ABSTRACT The development of fully biodegradable composites has gained significant attention as a sustainable alternative to traditional fiber‐reinforced materials. This study focuses on enhancing the interfacial adhesion and toughness of flax fiber‐reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites ...
Aylin Altınbay
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Nonwoven rCF/PA6 Thermoplastic Composites: Hybrid Commingled Fibers vs. Powder Impregnation—Effects on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Comparison of powder impregnation and hybrid commingled non‐wovens for PA6/rCF nonwoven composites. The two‐step powder route gives lower voids and higher properties, while the single‐step hybrid route is limited by precursor inhomogeneity and high void content.
Gaia Francesca Lupia, Tommaso Pini, Ilaria Rossitti, Sara Taherinezhad Tayebi, Marco Valente   +4 more
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A Review of Advances in Composite Materials, Structural Optimization, and Machine Learning for Wind Turbine Blades: Challenges and Future Perspectives

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Overview of the holistic engineering lifecycle and core research pillars for wind turbine blades. ABSTRACT This paper reviews recent advancements across the lifecycle of wind turbine blades, focusing on three interconnected areas: advanced composites, structural optimization, and machine learning (ML) diagnostics. In materials, we highlight progress in
Kemal Hasirci, Denizhan Yavas, Alaeddin Burak Irez   +2 more
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Role of Fiber Sizing in Interfacial Relaxation, Water Uptake and Fatigue Properties of Acrylic‐Matrix Composites

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Characterisation of glass fibre reinforced acrylic with acrylic‐tailored or multi‐compatible sizing agents. ABSTRACT Fiber‐reinforced infusible acrylic monomer resins are of interest as recyclable alternatives to epoxy and other thermoset resin composites, but the novelty of these resins causes published studies on acrylic‐matrix composites to often ...
Machar Devine, Duncan Hornsby, Conchúr M. Ó Brádaigh, Dipa Ray   +3 more
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Processability Assessment of Recycled Polymeric Nonwoven Materials in Injection Molding, Film Extrusion and Additive Manufacturing

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Recycled nonwoven face masks are transformed into polymer feedstocks for injection molding, film extrusion, and additive manufacturing. Rheological behavior links composition to processability, enabling material selection and blending strategies.
Daniele Battegazzore, Fulvia Cravero, Giulia Bernagozzi, Rossella Arrigo, Alberto Frache   +4 more
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Compatibilization and Reinforcement of PHB/PBAT Blends via Sequential Blending of Surface‐Modified Cellulose

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Sequential blending improved the mechancial properties of PHB/PBAT/cellulose composites as compared to the one‐step batch mixing method. ABSTRACT Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a natural and biodegradable polymer generated by bacteria. While its applications to potentially replace petroleum‐based plastics are severely limited due to its brittleness and ...
Wai Hin Lee, Jagroop Pandhal, Ipsita Roy, Chaoying Wan   +3 more
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Polypropylene Composites and Hybrid Composites Reinforced With Sugarcane Bagasse Fibers and Nanoclays: Structure–Processing–Properties Relationships

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic overview of polypropylene biocomposites with multiscale fillers, from compounding to mechanical performance evaluation of injection‐molded and 3D‐printed specimens. ABSTRACT This study investigates the development of environmentally improved hybrid composites by incorporating sugarcane bagasse (SCB) fibers (15 wt.%) and hydrophobic nano‐clay ...
Mohamed Ait Balla, Oumaima Belcadi, Abderrahim Maazouz, Khalid Lamnawar, Fatima Ezzahra Arrakhiz   +4 more
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Improvement of water absorption behavior and mechanical properties of woven jute fiber‐reinforced epoxy composites with waste eggshell filler

Polymer International, EarlyView.
This study investigates the influence of waste eggshell powder on the water absorption and mechanical properties of jute fiber‐reinforced epoxy composites. Optimal eggshell filler content (2 wt%) significantly enhances composite performance by reducing water absorption and improving mechanical properties.
Safak Yildizhan, Anand Mohanam, Ranjitha Jambulingam, Vishal Gavande, Won‐Ki Lee   +4 more
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