Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 3102 - 3102
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
In
the
last
few
decades,
a
large
number
of
natural
additives
have
been
analysed
in
connection
with
improvement
properties
poly(lactic
acid)
(PLA)
bioplastic
materials.
This
article
comprehensively
analyses
applicability
highly
stable
and
progressive
multifunctional
additive
produced
from
renewable
resources-biochar.
The
effect
biochar
on
structural
development
various
thermo-mechanical
was
evaluated
as
function
size
volume,
addition
an
impact
modifier
in-mould
annealing
during
injection
moulding.
addition,
accelerated
ageing
change
also
analysed.
results
showed
significant
influence
particle
content
PLA
biocomposites.
However,
crucial
aspect
production
process
higher
mould
temperature
longer
time.
Consequently,
adjusted
processing
worked
synergistically
performance
resulting
did
not
induce
any
changes
mechanical,
heat
resistance
behaviour
neat
PLA.
On
other
hand,
effects
modified
biocomposites
were
observed.
Impact-modified
achieved
toughness
28
kJ/m
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Abstract
This
study
introduces
an
innovative
approach
to
fabricate
aluminum
matrix
composites
strengthened
with
biochar,
derived
from
renewable
biomass
sources.
A
systematic
investigation
of
varying
biochar
weight
percentages
(0,
2.5,
5,
7.5,
and
10
wt%)
reveals
substantial
improvements
in
mechanical
properties
corrosion
resistance.
Mechanical
assessments,
including
compressive
strength
hardness,
demonstrate
a
significant
enhancement
incorporation.
In
this
study,
it
was
discovered
that
the
composite
7.5
wt%
exhibits
optimal
balance,
displaying
8.83%
increase
15.15%
rise
hardness
compared
base
matrix.
The
further
evaluates
behavior
through
electrochemical
analyses
immersion
tests
3.5%
NaCl
corrosive
environments,
highlighting
superior
resistance
biochar-reinforced
composites.
Corrosion
rates
decrease
by
73%
for
24hrs
time,
affirming
its
protective
barrier
against
agents.
research
provides
quantitative
insights
into
tailoring
reinforcement,
offering
promising
avenue
sustainable
material
development.
resulting
materials
exhibit
not
only
but
also
reduction
rates,
valuable
uses
industries
need
strong,
eco-friendly
solutions.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(22), P. 3102 - 3102
Published: Nov. 5, 2024
In
the
last
few
decades,
a
large
number
of
natural
additives
have
been
analysed
in
connection
with
improvement
properties
poly(lactic
acid)
(PLA)
bioplastic
materials.
This
article
comprehensively
analyses
applicability
highly
stable
and
progressive
multifunctional
additive
produced
from
renewable
resources-biochar.
The
effect
biochar
on
structural
development
various
thermo-mechanical
was
evaluated
as
function
size
volume,
addition
an
impact
modifier
in-mould
annealing
during
injection
moulding.
addition,
accelerated
ageing
change
also
analysed.
results
showed
significant
influence
particle
content
PLA
biocomposites.
However,
crucial
aspect
production
process
higher
mould
temperature
longer
time.
Consequently,
adjusted
processing
worked
synergistically
performance
resulting
did
not
induce
any
changes
mechanical,
heat
resistance
behaviour
neat
PLA.
On
other
hand,
effects
modified
biocomposites
were
observed.
Impact-modified
achieved
toughness
28
kJ/m
