Over
the
past
few
years,
wastewater
contamination
has
become
a
major
environmental
issue
due
to
rising
use
of
chemicals
and
dyes
in
many
sectors,
especially
textile
printing
ones.
The
present
study
focuses
on
fabrication
magnetized
tamarind
kernel
powder
(MTKP)
nanocomposites
graphene
oxide-blended
(MTKP-GO)
via
co-precipitation
method,
were
employed
for
their
application
removal
Congo
red
dye
from
wastewater.
Several
physico-chemical
techniques,
including
FT-IR,
XRD,
FE-SEM,
EDS,
BET
isotherm
are
investigated
analyse
surface
morphology
structural
identification
these
nanocomposites.
FTIR
tests
yielded
distinctive
findings,
demonstrating
successful
magnetic
TKP-GO
with
sizable
area
favourable
response.
Batch
adsorption
M
TKP
revealed
that
potential
is
greater
than
TKP.
pseudo-second-order
model
best
fit
data
kinetics.
All
isotherms,
namely
Langmuir,
Freundlich,
Temkin
models
examined
found
Langmuir
TKP,
while
Freundlich
explained
equilibrium
adsorbent.
Developments in the Built Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
16, С. 100255 - 100255
Опубликована: Окт. 18, 2023
To
reduce
the
carbon
footprint
of
traditional
concrete
materials,
natural
fiber
is
vital.
This
study
systematically
analyzed
196
peer-reviewed
papers
using
literature
review
method
to
understand
fresh
properties,
mechanical
durability,
thermal
conductivity,
sound
absorption
sustainability,
applications,
barriers,
and
opportunities
for
concrete.
The
findings
indicate
that
reduces
cracking
rate,
increasing
tensile
strength.
Although
fibers
enhance
stress
distribution
within
concrete,
its
stability,
they
compressive
Additionally,
85.7%
concretes
exhibit
considerable
environmental
benefits;
however,
28.6%
43%
reviewed
studies
effective
economic
social
respectively.
Moreover,
this
demonstrates
following
potential
utilization:
60%
in
road
pavements
30%
residential
buildings.
However,
still
predominantly
utilized
laboratory
stage.
perspective
noteworthy:
summarizes
barriers
impede
application
develops
relevant
recommendations.
Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(2), С. 715 - 750
Опубликована: Янв. 29, 2024
Abstract
Traditional
building
materials
have
some
drawbacks
in
the
construction
industry,
particularly
terms
of
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
energy
consumption.
Biomaterials
derived
from
renewable
sources
are
a
promising
alternative,
significantly
reducing
effect
enhancing
efficiency.
However,
traditional
still
dominate
sector,
there
is
lack
understanding
among
policymakers
developers
regarding
biomaterials.
Here,
we
review
biomaterials
their
policies
life
cycle
assessment
through
case
studies.
Bio-based
potential
to
reduce
over
320,000
tons
carbon
dioxide
by
2050.
They
also
exhibit
advantages
like
decreasing
water
absorption
40%,
consumption
8.7%,
acoustic
6.7%,
improving
mechanical
properties.
We
summarize
recent
advancements
mycelial
materials,
bioconcrete,
natural
fibers,
fiber-reinforced
composites.
explore
contributions
nanotechnology
microalgae
technology
biomaterials'
thermal
insulation
eco-friendliness.
Heliyon,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. e24683 - e24683
Опубликована: Янв. 19, 2024
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
notable
surge
in
research
focusing
on
the
use
of
natural
fiber-reinforced
polymer
composites
(NFRPCs)
automobile
industry.
These
materials
offer
several
advantages
over
their
synthetic
counterparts,
including
lightweight
properties,
renewability,
cost-effectiveness,
and
environmental
friendliness.
This
increasing
interest
NFRPCs
within
automotive
sector
is
primarily
aimed
at
overcoming
challenges
that
have
thus
far
limited
industrial
applications
compared
with
conventional
composites.
paper
presents
comprehensive
overview
potential
sustainability
lignocellulosic-based
It
examines
current
state
knowledge,
identifies
needs
existing
limitations,
provides
insights
into
future
perspectives.
review
shows
that,
while
lignocellulosic
fibers
hold
great
promise
as
sustainable,
high-performance,
cost-effective
alternatives
to
traditional
reinforcing
fibers,
continuous
needed
further
address
issues
such
fiber-matrix
compatibility,
processing
techniques,
long-term
durability
concerns,
general
property
improvement.
advancements
are
essential
meet
performance
demand
for
eco-friendly,
renewable,
energy-efficient
design.
Engineering Science & Technology Journal,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(1), С. 201 - 218
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2024
The
field
of
sustainable
construction
has
witnessed
a
paradigm
shift
with
the
advent
advanced
materials
that
not
only
enhance
structural
performance
but
also
contribute
significantly
to
environmental
conservation.
This
paper
provides
comprehensive
review
innovations
in
for
construction,
elucidating
their
benefits.
In
recent
years,
researchers
and
industry
professionals
have
focused
on
developing
reduce
impact
activities.
explores
myriad
materials,
including
limited
high-performance
concrete,
green
composites,
recycled
polymers.
High-performance
concrete
formulations
integrate
admixtures
supplementary
cementitious
resulting
structures
superior
strength
durability
while
minimizing
resource
consumption.
Green
composed
natural
fibers
bio-based
resins,
emerged
as
alternative
traditional
materials.
These
composites
exhibit
impressive
mechanical
properties
possess
reduced
carbon
footprint,
aligning
principles
eco-friendly
practices.
Additionally,
utilization
polymers
derived
from
post-consumer
waste
represents
significant
stride
towards
circular
economy
principles,
addressing
concerns
related
plastic
pollution.
Environmental
benefits
these
are
multifold.
reduction
raw
material
extraction,
energy
consumption,
greenhouse
gas
emissions
associated
production
more
industry.
Furthermore,
enhanced
built
leads
extended
service
life
maintenance
requirements,
further
mitigating
over
cycle.
integration
elevates
aligns
global
efforts
minimize
ecological
footprint
environment.
serves
valuable
researchers,
practitioners,
policymakers
seeking
insights
into
latest
advantages
realm
construction.
Keywords:
Materials,
Sustainable
Construction,
Innovation,
Environmental,
Advanced,
Review.
Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
63(12), С. 1645 - 1681
Опубликована: Май 27, 2024
The
past
few
years
have
witnessed
a
significant
surge
in
research
focused
on
sustainable
food
packaging,
driven
by
consumer
ecological
awareness.
Food
packaging
can
be
categorized
as
functional,
which
requires
resistance
to
oxygen,
water,
and
bacteria,
high-performance,
demands
strong
mechanical
properties.
A
notable
trend
has
resulted
the
emergence
of
green
composites,
due
their
intrinsic
bio-based
biodegradable
nature.
Among
these
there
been
growing
interest
utilizing
poly
(lactic
acid)
(PLA)-based
composites
for
high-performance
particularly
through
incorporation
natural
fibers
reinforcement.
In
parallel,
use
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
nanofillers
PLA-based
gained
attention
field
functional
packaging.
However,
noteworthy
gap
persists
literature
concerning
materials
demanding
both
properties,
with
combinations
ZnO-functionalizing
fillers
within
PLA
matrix.
This
review
intends
explore
effects
ZnO
films,
well
effectiveness
reinforcements
matrices.
also
emphasizes
need
future
integrating
matrix
active
rigid
Polymers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(4), С. 550 - 550
Опубликована: Фев. 18, 2024
Mycelium-based
bio-composites
(MBCs)
represent
a
sustainable
and
innovative
material
with
high
potential
for
contemporary
applications,
particularly
in
the
field
of
modern
interior
design.
This
research
investigates
fabrication
MBCs
materials
using
agro-industrial
wastes
(bamboo
sawdust
corn
pericarp)
different
fungal
species.
The
study
focuses
on
determining
physical
properties,
including
moisture
content,
shrinkage,
density,
water
absorption,
volumetric
swelling,
thermal
degradation,
mechanical
properties
(bending,
compression,
impact,
tensile
strength).
results
indicate
variations
content
shrinkage
based
species
substrate
types,
bamboo
exhibiting
lower
shrinkage.
obtained
density
values
range
from
212.31
to
282.09
kg/m3,
comparable
traditional
materials,
suggesting
diverse
fields,
especially
as
elements.
Water
absorption
swelling
demonstrate
influence
species,
although
they
do
not
significantly
impact
characteristics
decoration
materials.
Thermal
degradation
analysis
aligns
established
patterns,
showcasing
suitability
various
applications.
Scanning
electron
microscope
observations
reveal
morphological
features
MBCs,
emphasizing
role
mycelia
binding
particles.
Mechanical
exhibit
bending,
strength,
demonstrating
compatibility
used
Those
produced
L.
sajor-caju
G.
fornicatum
show
promising
this
context.
Particularly
noteworthy
are
their
superior
compression
surpassing
observed
certain
synthetic
foams
multiple
times.
Moreover,
reveals
biodegradability
reaching
standards
environmentally
friendly
A
comprehensive
comparison
further
supports
material.
Challenges
standardization,
production
scalability,
market
adoption
identified,
need
ongoing
research,
engineering
advancements,
biotechnological
innovations.
These
efforts
aim
enhance
MBC
promoting
sustainability
while
also
facilitating
expansion
into
mass
within
construction
market.
