A review on sustainable properties of plant fiber‐reinforced polymer composites: characteristics and properties

M Sathish, N Radhika, N Venuvanka… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Fiber‐reinforced composites have emerged as versatile materials with applications
spanning diverse industries, driven by their exceptional mechanical properties and …

Size-dependent properties of silica nanoparticles for Pickering stabilization of emulsions and foams

I Kim, AJ Worthen, KP Johnston, DA DiCarlo… - Journal of Nanoparticle …, 2016 - Springer
Nanoparticles are a promising alternative to surfactants to stabilize emulsions or foams in
enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes due to their effectiveness in very harsh …

A crossroads for bioplastics: exploring product developers' challenges to move beyond petroleum-based plastics

S Brockhaus, M Petersen, W Kersten - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2016 - Elsevier
Bioplastics play an increasingly important role for consumer products. These new materials
might increase product sustainability but they are currently confined to niche markets. While …

Do fiber-reinforced polymer composites provide environmentally benign alternatives? A life-cycle-assessment-based study

JR Duflou, Y Deng, K Van Acker, W Dewulf - Mrs Bulletin, 2012 - cambridge.org
This article summarizes the energy savings and environmental impacts of using traditional
and bio-based fiber-reinforced polymer composites in place of conventional metal-based …

Consumer preferences for outdoor sporting equipment made of bio-based plastics: Results of a choice-based-conjoint experiment in Germany

C Scherer, A Emberger-Klein, K Menrad - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018 - Elsevier
Within sports industry a lot of plastic is used. A rapid diffusion of new products causes a lot of
plastic waste and substantial environmental problems, which could be reduced in part …

Modeling and optimizing the alkaline treatment process to enhance the date palm Fibers' tensile mechanical properties using RSM

M Fnides, S Amroune, A Belaadi, K Saada… - Journal of Natural …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study aims to enhance the mechanical properties of date palm fibers (DPFs) by
implementing a targeted treatment technique. The response surface methodology (RSM) is …

Revisiting upcycling phenomena: a concept in clothing industry

MK Paras, A Curteza - Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 2018 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to review the literature and practice of upcycling. In
particular, the objective of this study is threefold: to comprehend the concept of upcycling …

Contemporary advances in polymer applications for sporting goods: fundamentals, properties, and applications

Q Li, I Ahmed, PM Ngoc, TP Hoa, TV Dieu, MS Irshad… - RSC …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Polymers have transformed sportswear, bringing forth a new age of innovation. Because of
these flexible materials, athletes in many disciplines benefit from lighter, more durable gear …

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 …

Reduce, re-use, re-ride: Bike waste and moving towards a circular economy for sporting goods

C Szto, B Wilson - International Review for the Sociology of …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
What happens to our sporting goods when we are done with them? Even though
Sustainable Development Goal 12 focuses on responsible consumption and production …