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Investigation on mechanical properties of flax fiber/expanded polystyrene waste composites

Heliyon, 2023
The current research has come from the deep concern for the sustainability of the environment in terms of waste disposal and producing bio-based materials.
Abdu Mohammed, DK Nageswara Rao
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Characterization of expanded polystyrene waste as binder and coating material

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022
The growth of consumer culture entails a series of harmful results for the different natural environments, one of these evils being the high rate of waste generation, an example, expanded polystyrene (EPS) today has become a major problem due to the high
Elkin I. Gutierrez-Velasquez, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Henry A. Colorado   +2 more
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RECOVERY OF WASTE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE IN LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE PRODUCTION

Rudarsko-geološko-naftni Zbornik, 2019
Polystyrene concrete, as a type of lightweight aggregate concrete, has been used in civil construction for years. The use of waste expanded polystyrene (EPS) as a fill material in lightweight concrete production is highly recommended from the point of ...
Gordan Bedeković, Ivana Grčić, Aleksandra Anić Vučinić, Vitomir Premur   +3 more
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Behavior in simulated soil of recycled expanded polystyrene/waste cotton composites [PDF]

Materials Research, 2013
Composites consisting of waste cotton yarn (CF) from the textile industry and postconsumer expanded polystyrene (EPS) was followed during 90 days of exposure in simulated soil.
Cleide Borsoi, Karina H. Berwig, Lisete C. Scienza, Bárbara C. D. A. Zoppas, Rosmary N. Brandalise, Ademir J. Zattera   +5 more
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Chemical Recycling of Expanded Polystyrene Waste: Synthesis of Novel Functional Polystyrene-Hydrazone Surface for Phenol Removal

Journal of Chemistry, 2013
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste was chemically recycled to a novel functional polystyrene-hydrazone (PSH) surface by acetylation of polystyrene (PS) and then condensation with phenyl hydrazine.
Ali N. Siyal, Saima Q. Memon, Sajida Parveen, Asma Soomro, Mazhar I. Khaskheli, M. Y. Khuhawar   +5 more
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Expanded polystyrene waste valorization as a hydrophobic coating II: packaging application

South African Journal of Chemical Engineering
The application of the expanded polystyrene (EPS) waste to the functional material is still a challenge. The hydrophobic property of polystyrene has a potential to create a superhydrophobic surface.
Abdul Halim, Farah Layli Ramadhani, Latif Wahyudi, Roni Maryana, Maya Ismayati, Maktum Muharja, Nanta Fakih Prebianto, Edwin K. Sijabat, Azmi Alvian Gabriel, Surya Iryana Ihsanpuro   +9 more
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Investigation of the Properties of Waste Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Modified Bitumen

Science, Engineering and Technology
The "white pollution" caused by the indiscriminate disposal of waste-expanded polystyrene (EPS) packaging foams in Nigeria not only poses a serious environmental threat but also results in significant waste of resources.
Ganiyu Abolore LAWAL, Bamidele Ibikunolu Olugbemi DAHUNSI   +1 more
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Use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Shredded Waste Polystyrene (SWAP) Beads for Control of Mosquitoes

Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2008
Background: Mosquitoes transmit several diseases to human. There are several measures for control of larvae. As part of Integrated Vector Management (IVM) program, the utility of floating layers of polystyrene beads (EPS) is a po­ten­tial alternative in ...
A Soltani, H Vatandoost, H Jabbari, AR Mesdaghinia, AH Mahvi, M Younesian, AA Hanafi-Bojd, S Bozorgzadeh, MR Abai, A Pakari, H Shabkhiz   +10 more
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Recycling of Waste Expanded Polystyrene as an Effective Adsorbent of Naphthalene from Aqueous Solution [PDF]

Kemija u Industriji, 2021
Batch adsorption process factors [contact time (20–150 min), adsorbent dosage (0.5–1.5 g), adsorbate concentration (5–30 mg l−1), and agitation rate (100–250 rpm)] were optimised based on D-optimal Design under the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) of ...
Oluwayemisi Christiana Taiwo, Tinuade Jolaade Afolabi, Funmilayo Nihinlola Osuolale, Ayobami Olu Ajani, Olufunmilayo Abiola Aworanti, Olabanji Raphael Ogunleye, Abass Olanrewaju Alade   +6 more
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Study of waste generation polystyrene based in Misantla, Veracruz from the circular economy

Revista de Ciencias Tecnológicas, 2023
Recently, the excessive generation of plastic waste and its inadequate management have represented a problem worldwide. Petrochemical plastics, which account for 80% of the world's total plastic use, are the main pollutants.
Romeo García Cruz, David Reyes González, Yodaira Borroto Penton, Neira Sánchez Zárate, Yensy Fernandez Penton, Cleotilde Anahí Álvarez Contreras   +5 more
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