Applications of biopolymer/polymer-based packaging films have been typically limited on an
industrial scale owing to their poor technological, and functional characteristics, as well as …

The wide-ranging applications of industrial polymers are limited due to their poor surface
properties like low free energy, dynamic nature, and ineffective adhesion with self or other …

Owing to economic and environmental benefits, new generations of materials/commodities
follow “from waste to wealth” strategy. Recently, there has been a huge upsurge in research …

The development of natural fiber (NFr) composites for a variety of applications is on the rise.
The optimization of the interfacial bonding (IFB) between the reinforcing NFr and polymer …

Kapok fiber (KF) belongs to a type of seed fibers collected from the fruits of Ceiba pentandra
tree. From sustainable biomass resource, KF is a naturally abundant cellulose fiber with …

Fibers obtained from fruits, stem, and plant leaves are nature-based fibers and are known as
natural fiber. Due to their versatile properties such as good mechanical behavior, low cost …

In this study, the goal was to compatibilize flax natural fibers (which are inherently polar) with
mostly dispersive polymers, while proposing a way to recover greenhouse gases or …

In the present work, we innovatively used nano-silicon carbide (nano-SiC) with high specific
surface area and high rigidity to modify wood-plastic composites, and investigated the effect …

Surface treatment is essential to ensure the resistance and durability of adhesive upper-to-
sole joints for footwear. This study investigates robotised atmospheric pressure plasma …

Concerns on environmental issues are motivating the development of biodegradable
materials and the use of sustainable processes. Among the most abundant biodegradable …