Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
245(1)
Published: Nov. 4, 2024
Newly
developed
natural
fiber
mats
have
been
utilized
as
reinforcing
materials
in
a
wide
variety
of
reinforced
plastic
applications.
This
study
was
designed
to
develop
and
characterize
biocomposites
that
were
composed
bamboo
mat,
nano
silica
palm
oil
blended
epoxy
resin
respectively.
Thirteen
distinct
composite
compositions
(S1
S13)
developed,
each
with
varied
number
mat
layers
(0,
2,
3,
4)
varying
weight
percentages
(wt%)
5,
7
wt%).
In
order
ascertain
the
mechanical
strength
material,
tensile,
tensile
elongation,
flexural,
impact
hardness
tests
implemented.
Normal
water
employed
conduct
absorption
test.
Thermal
conductivity
additionally
used
analyze
thermal
characteristics
biocomposites.
The
SEM
examination
revealed
microstructure,
well
distribution
mechanisms
epoxy/palm
within
biocomposite
matrix.
Sample
S8
(3
layer
&
5
wt%
silica)
demonstrated
highest
among
thirteen
samples
when
contrasted
other
twelve
samples.
study's
results
contribute
development
sustainable
functional
for
diverse
array
applications
engineering,
including
production
food
packaging
boxes
lightweight
burden
domestic
sector,
such
door
panels,
FRP
hand
railings,
car
roofs.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(11), P. e22027 - e22027
Published: Nov. 1, 2023
Eliminating
synthetic
dyes
and
organic
contaminants
from
water
is
crucial
for
safeguarding
human
health
preserving
the
environment.
In
this
study,
we
explored
effectiveness
of
Ag-Cu-CeO2
nanocomposites
as
adsorbents
to
remove
Congo
Red
dye
water.
Three
compositions
(10:20:70,
15:15:70,
20:10:70)
have
been
synthesized
by
aqueous
coprecipitation
method.
A
comprehensive
analysis
was
performed
different
techniques
including
X-ray
diffraction,
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
BET
surface
area
determination,
Thermogravimetric
analysis,
Scanning
electron
microscopy,
TEM.
The
a
dimension
5
±
1
nm
high
(51.832-78.361
m2g-1).
Among
these,
nanocomposite
with
composition
15:15:70
showed
highest
adsorption
capacity
4.71
mg/g
(96.83
%
removal)
0.8
×
10-4
M
(55.6
mg/l)
solution
at
pH
values
2
20
°C
contact
time
3h.
data
best
fitted
in
Freundlich
isotherm
pseudo-second-order
kinetic
model.
negative
enthalpy
variation
(-27.57,
-26.43,
-16.73
kJ/mol)
demonstrated
that
spontaneous
exothermic.
cycling
run
mere
12
deactivation
after
five
cycles
use
thus
indicating
hold
great
potential
effective
eco-friendly
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(7), P. 6512 - 6524
Published: Feb. 10, 2024
Abstract
The
enhancement
of
the
mechanical
and
thermal
characteristics
3D
printed
polylactic
acid
(PLA)
composites
reinforced
by
coir
fiber
powder
(CFP)
has
been
investigated
varying
weight
percentage
(wt%)
reinforcement
annealing
process.
CFP/PLA
composite
filaments
with
CFP
compositions
0.1,
0.3,
0.5
wt%
were
fabricated.
These
used
to
print
test
specimens.
specimens
annealed
at
90°C
for
120
min
in
a
hot
air
oven
followed
cooling
room
temperature.
Mechanical,
morphological,
crystalline,
characterizations
conducted
on
these
tensile
flexural
strength
neat
PLA
observed
as
49.7
82.4
MPa
which
decreased
6.4%
8.13%
respectively
material.
On
other
hand,
specimen,
0.1
material,
demonstrated
higher
strength.
Specifically,
it
exhibited
maximum
56.4
92.9
MPa,
are
13.5%
12.7%
higher,
respectively,
than
PLA.
strengths
15.5%
16.7%
those
unannealed
specimen
same
reinforcement.
process
increased
crystallinity
enhancing
index
(63%)
crystalline
size
(6.7
nm).
high
stability
(with
glass
transition
temperature
256°C)
makes
them
suitable
applications
food
medical
packaging.
Highlights
Enhancement
thermo‐mechanical
bio‐composites.
Annealing
improved
features
Annealed
better
properties.
SEM
XRD
studies
confirmed
failure
mechanisms
structure.
Thermal
assets
favor
its
utilization
wrapping
applications.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
In
this
experiment
Artocarpus
hirsutus
(AH)
fiber
was
utilized
as
the
filler
material
for
bamboo
(NF)/polyethylene
(PE)
biocomposites.
This
a
waste
to
wealth
approach
by
utilising
biomaterial
and
also
can
reduce
use
of
PE
plastics.
The
crystallinity
index
(Crl)
45.1%,
56.4%,
67%
observed
in
AH,
alkali
treated
(NaOH)
cellulose
AH
respectively.
combination
with
20
wt%
NF/3
better
tensile
flexural
strength.
Agglomeration
at
4,
5
affects
properties
lesser
interfacial
adhesion
filler/matrix
phase,
having
reducing
up
20.3
MPa.
Comparing
filler,
both
untreated
combinations
possess
addition
natural
fibers
increases
modulus
property
30
NF/5
combination.
Impact
strength
doesn’t
observe
high
influence
incorporation.
hasn’t
been
explored
detail
mechanical
hydrophilic
incorporation
matrix.
fabricated
composite
is
suited
bioengineering
applications.
