Impact of management and reverse logistics on recycling in a war scenario

N Pereira, J Antunes, L Barreto - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nowadays organizations search to maximize their profits, particularly with regard to
recyclable materials, making new strategies according to several emerging and changing …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and thermal properties of polyisocyanurate rigid foams reinforced with agricultural waste

M Lazo, I Puga, MA Macías, A Barragán… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Alternatives to polymer reinforcement, adding value to agro-industrial byproducts, are
emerging to develop sustainable materials and cost-effective industrial applications. The …

Toward producing biopolyethylene/babassu fiber biocomposites with improved mechanical and thermomechanical properties

ESB Ferreira, FS da Silva, CBB Luna, ARM Costa… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
The development of polymeric biocomposites containing natural fibers has grown over the
years due to the properties achieved and its eco-friendly nature. Thus, biocomposites …

Synthesis and Characteristics of Composite Material with a Plant-Based Filler

NI Cherkashina, ZV Pavlenko, DS Matveenko… - ChemEngineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
The article presents the results of synthesis of polymeric composite material based on epoxy
binder and plant-based filler. Pre-dried and powdered wheat straw was used as a plant …

Modification of cellulose in sugarcane bagasse fibers towards development of biocomposite

R Phiri, SM Rangappa, A Andoko, F Gapsari… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
With global population growth driving increased demand for resources, agricultural
production has intensified, generating substantial waste. One promising solution to this …

Evaluation of Processing Conditions in the Performance of Purging Compounds for Polypropylene Injection Molding

M Carrasco, J Guerrero, M Lazo, E Adrián… - … of Manufacturing and …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Purging is a fundamental process in the injection molding sector, aiding in color transition,
material shifts, and the removal of contaminants. The purging compounds can be classified …

[HTML][HTML] Sorbitol glycidyl ether Epoxy/Brewer's spent grain biocomposite for fiberboard applications

B Aguillón, D Cabrera, M Lazo, E Adrián… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing circular economy trend encourages re-design or sustainable materials design.
Developing biocomposites based on bio-resins and agro-industrial waste has a tremendous …

Assessment of mechanical properties by RVE modeling and simulation of recycled HDPE reinforced with carbon nanotubes

SK Sahu, PS Rama Sreekanth, S Devaraj… - International Journal on …, 2024 - Springer
This study explores the integration of carbon nanotube (CNT) nanoparticles into recycled
high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) composites to evaluate their mechanical properties. The …

Effects of Different Fiber Sizes in PLA/Carbon Fiber Composites on Mechanical Properties

MFA Hashim, YM Daud… - Archives of Metallurgy …, 2024 - journals.pan.pl
This study assessed the morphology and chemical composition of coir coconut husk carbon
fiber, as well as the impact of fiber diameters on the physical and mechanical properties of …

Processability Characteristics of Biocomposite from Recycled High‐Density Polyethylene and Brewers' Spent Grain

D Cabrera‐Álava, M Lazo, E Adrián… - Macromolecular …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The current awareness of the environmental impact of the massive consumption of fossil fuel‐
based resources has prompted the development of biocomposites based on plastic and …