Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part E Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
An
increasing
number
of
environmental
regulations
have
shifted
the
spotlight
toward
creation
ecological
composite
materials.
This
study
examines,
effect
loading
fiber
and
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
surface
treatment
on
water
absorption,
mechanical,
physical,
thermal,
morphological
characteristics
coir
fibers
(CF)
reinforced
in
a
Kondagogu
gum
(KGG)
matrix.
The
mechanical
properties
enhanced
with
10
wt%
CF
composites,
achieving
tensile,
flexural,
impact
values
2.30
MPa,
2.36
715.74
J/m
2
,
respectively.
Furthermore,
were
treated
NaOH
subsequent
increases
6.08%,
78.38%,
15.13%,
scanning
electron
microscopic
(SEM)
images,
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FTIR)
spectrum,
absorption
composites
observed
to
ensure
their
suitability
packaging
applications.
With
advantageous
hydrophilic
properties,
reduced
density,
ability
remain
thermally
stable
up
255
°C,
CF/KGG
is
an
appropriate
fit
for
interiors
automobile
sector.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 15
Published: July 4, 2024
During
the
application
of
Whey
proteins
(WPs),
they
often
have
complex
interactions
with
saccharides
(Ss),
another
important
biopolymer
in
food
substrate.
The
texture
and
sensory
qualities
foods
containing
WPs
Ss
are
largely
influenced
by
WPs-Ss.
Moreover,
combination
is
possible
to
produce
many
excellent
functional
properties
including
emulsifying
thermal
stability.
However,
between
WPs-Ss
susceptible
some
processing
conditions.
In
addition,
different
interaction
ways,
can
be
applied
fields.
Therefore,
non-covalent
mechanisms
firstly
summarized
detail,
electrostatic
interaction,
hydrogen
bond,
hydrophobic
van
der
Waals
force.
Furthermore,
existence
modes
introduced,
coacervates,
soluble
complexes,
segregation,
co-solubility.
covalent
applications
formed
Maillard
reaction
(dry
or
wet
heat
reaction)
occasionally
through
enzyme
induction.
Then,
two
common
influencing
factors,
pH
temperature,
on
non-covalent/covalent
bonds
introduced.
Finally,
complexes
conjugations
improving
WP
stability,
delivery
system,
emulsification
described.
This
review
improve
our
understanding
further
promote
their
wider
application.
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
20
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
search
for
novel
materials
a
variety
of
end-use
applications
has
been
encouraged
by
increased
concern
the
environment.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
analysis
biocomposites
derived
from
natural
resources,
which
have
attracted
considerable
research
interest.
It
focuses
on
key
categories
biodegradable
polymers
and
fibers,
detailing
their
manufacturing
processes,
bonding
mechanisms,
inherent
properties.
paper
emphasizes
both
physical
thermal
features
different
bio-based
materials,
particularly
in
automotive
applications,
evaluates
compatibility
with
matrix
materials.
Drawbacks
possibilities
related
to
processing
fiber-reinforced
are
explored,
alongside
performance
comparison
traditional
commonly
used
sector.
concludes
addressing
economic
implications
prospects
biocomposites,
highlighting
potential
as
rapidly
emerging
field
polymer
science
significant
within
vehicle
Polymer Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 2, 2025
Abstract
With
advances
in
food
technology
and
research,
the
usability
effectiveness
of
biopolymer
blended
films
are
evolving
rapidly.
Sustainable
derived
from
natural
sources
such
as
chitosan,
alginate,
gelatin,
pectin,
starch,
protein
have
attracted
great
attention
due
to
their
biodegradability
environmental
benefits.
Recent
studies
shown
that
integration
vanillin
into
generally
offers
enhanced
mechanical
strength,
barrier
properties,
UV
protection
bioactive
characteristics
for
efficient
quality
extending
shelf
life.
This
review
focuses
on
newest
developments
sustainable
integrated
with
vanillin,
an
emphasis
preparation
methods,
physical
chemical
action
mechanisms,
antimicrobial
activity,
antioxidant
potential
uses
preservation
packaging,
along
metrics
publications.
Using
packaging
is
safe
environmentally
friendly,
it
maintains
after
it's
been
harvested,
showing
a
significant
advance
exciting
prospects
further
study.
Overall,
incorporating
signifies
promising
step
forward
creating
friendly
effective
solutions
packaging.
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