Improving the acoustic performance of flexible polyurethane foam using biochar modified by (3-aminopropyl) trimethoxysilane coupling agent

AA Maamoun, RM Abouomar, TM El-Basheer… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
This study aims to investigate the potential of integrating natural biochar (BC) derived from
eggshell waste into flexible polyurethane (FPU) foam to enhance its mechanical and …

Waste-to-energy: Repurposing flexible polyurethane waste for triboelectric nanogenerator applications

AA Maamoun, AMK Esawi, AA Mahmoud, DM Naeim… - Applied Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENG) is a promising approach for clean energy harvesting.
Light weight, flexible, cheap and environmentally-friendly materials are being explored as …

Eco-conscious upcycling of sugarcane bagasse into flexible polyurethane foam for mechanical & acoustic relevance

EA El-Metwaly, HE Mohamed, TM El-Basheer… - RSC …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
This study explores the use of sugarcane bagasse (SCB), a byproduct of sugarcane
processing, as a bio-filler in the production of flexible polyurethane foam (FPU), focusing on …