Development of fully green composites utilizing thermoplastic starch and cellulosic fibers from agro-waste: a critical review

BK Dejene, TM Geletaw - Polymer-Plastics Technology and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The growing awareness of environmental concerns and the increasing demand for
sustainable materials have driven the development of eco-friendly alternatives. Green …

Coconut husk: A sustainable solution for eco-friendly packaging applications

A Özkan Karabacak, Ö Süfer… - Environment, Development …, 2024 - Springer
This paper explores the use of coconut husk as an eco-friendly alternative for packaging. It
details the composition, extraction, and processing techniques of coconut husk …

Extraction and Physico-Mechanical and Thermal Characterization of a Novel Green Bio-Plasticizer from Pedalium murex Plant Biomass for Biofilm Application

S Narayana Perumal, I Suyambulingam… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2023 - Springer
Plasticizers are additives used to ensure flexibility to polymer blends and thereby to increase
their processability. As the typical plastic component phthalates and other fossil-based …

Evaluation of composites reinforced by processed and unprocessed coconut husk powder

D Coverdale Rangel Velasco, F Perissé Duarte Lopes… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Engineering activities aim to satisfy the demands of society. Not only should the economic
and technological aspects be considered, but also the socio-environmental impact. In this …

Statistical and artificial neural network coupled technique for prediction of Tribo-performance in amine-cured bio-based epoxy/MMT nanocomposites

N Naik, R Bhat, B Shivamurthy, R Shetty… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study explores the effects of four independent variables—the nanoclay weight
percentage, sliding velocity, load, and sliding distance—on the wear rate and frictional force …

Synergetic effect of graphene particles on novel biomass–based Ficus benghalensis aerial root/flax fiber–reinforced hybrid epoxy composites for structural …

T Ganapathy, K Ramasamy, I Suyambulingam… - Biomass Conversion …, 2023 - Springer
In this work, the effects of graphene particles, which were used as a filler for hybrid flax fiber
and aerial root banyan fiber (ARBF)–reinforced epoxy composites at different sampling …

Extraction of bio-fillers from natural solid wastes (citrus limetta peel) and characterization of the physical, mechanical, and tribological performance of sustainable …

S Kumar, S Bhowmik - Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 2023 - Springer
The abundant accessibility of citrus limetta peels (CLP) is having great source to use as bio-
fillers for developing sustainable and biodegradable composite that will replace plastic and …

Theoretical and experimental assessment of thermal stability of novel bio-waste Habesha eggshell particles reinforced epoxy composite

G Kanaginahal, K Shahapurkar, V Chenrayan… - Biomass Conversion …, 2023 - Springer
The increasing responsibility to sustain the environment ecofriendly paves the way to the
development of materials with bio or synthetic waste. The goal of this study is to produce …

Agro-waste-based polymeric composite laminates for aerospace cabin interior and identification of their optimal configuration

S Kumar, A Saha, D Zindani - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023 - Springer
The aerospace sector has become one of the major contributors of CO2. The tremendous
release of CO2 has posed major sustainability challenges for the stakeholders. The focus …

Development of Bambusa tulda-reinforced different biopolymer matrix green composites and MCDM-based sustainable material selection for automobile applications

A Saha, ND Kulkarni, P Kumari - Environment, Development and …, 2023 - Springer
A growing awareness of sustainability issues and the environment has prompted
researchers to focus on natural alternatives. Natural fiber composites (NFCs) have been …