Biotechnological application of cutinase: A powerful tool in synthetic biology

X Liang, H Zou - SynBio, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cutinases (EC 3.1. 1.74) are widely distributed in fungi, bacteria and plants with diversified
structures and properties. Besides acting on the natural substrate cutin, cutinases are the …

Sustainable construction via novel geopolymer composites incorporating waste plastic of different sizes and shapes

G Lazorenko, A Kasprzhitskii, EH Fini - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This research investigated the influence of shape and size of plastic waste on the fresh-state
and hardened-state properties of geopolymer (GP) mortars. Geopolymer composites were …

Multiscale investigation of the impact of recycled plastic aggregate as a fine aggregate replacement on one-part alkali-activated mortar performance

S Haruna, P Jongvivatsakul, K Hamcumpai… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the use of solid alkaline activators, one-part alkali-activated materials, often referred
to as 'just add water'materials, have garnered increased interest for commercialization. This …

Optimizing mechanical properties of one-part alkali-activated mortar with recycled plastic and graphene nanoplatelets using response surface methodology

S Haruna, P Jongvivatsakul, A Kunawisarut… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to optimize the mechanical properties of one-part alkali-activated mortar
(OPAAM) containing recycled plastic aggregates (RPA) and graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) …

Preparation and performance of autoclaved aerated concrete reinforced by dopamine-modified polyethylene terephthalate waste fibers

F Huang, J Zhang, X Zheng, Y Wu, T Fu, S Easa… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The low tensile and flexural strengths make autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) susceptible
to cracking and damage during transportation and service. This study investigated the use of …

Antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and anticancer potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized using pigment-producing Micromonospora sp. SH121

B Mazmancı, S Könen Adıgüzel, YS Sadak… - Preparative …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained interest as an alternative pharmaceutical agent
because of antimicrobial resistance and drug toxicity. Considering the increasing request …

Cementitious materials incorporating chemically treated plastic aggregates

G Kaur - Reuse of Plastic Waste in Eco-Efficient Concrete, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution has become a serious threat to the environment. Combating plastic
pollution will require efforts to reduce plastic waste, improve waste management and …

Innovative building materials containing post-consumer plastics: a rewarding example of Circular Economy in construction

M Frigione, JLB de Aguiar - International Congress on Polymers in …, 2023 - Springer
Circular Economy, which it is among the priorities of the European Commission, is defined
as an economy in which the value of products, materials and resources is maintained for as …

[PDF][PDF] GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF WASTE PLASTIC SHRED REINFORCED CEMENTED SOIL FOR HIGHWAYS CONSTRUCTION

SJALI ALI - docs.neu.edu.tr
Highways are high-cost structures which are considered as one of the country developments
factors. The soil underneath the highways contributes significantly for the structure to serve …