Biomimetics,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
9(12), С. 781 - 781
Опубликована: Дек. 21, 2024
This
study
investigates
the
use
of
Brewers’
Spent
Grains
(BSGs)
as
a
sustainable
biocomposite
building
materials,
using
cornstarch
biopolymer
binder.
BSG
aggregates
are
compared
with
hemp
shives,
conventional
aggregate
known
for
its
thermal
properties.
Starch
is
employed
natural
binder
in
three
different
formulations
to
further
reduce
carbon
footprint
material.
Considering
aggregates,
first
formulation
contains
only
BSGs,
second
consists
half
BSGs
and
third
uses
shives.
In
addition,
morphological
analysis
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
(SEM)
conducted
examine
microstructure
porosity
raw
Hygrothermal
properties
measured
Heat
Flow
Meter
(HFM)
Dynamic
Vapor
Sorption
(DVS)
techniques,
while
mechanical
also
assessed.
Results
indicate
that
conductivity
(0.131
W/(m·K))
double
shives
(0.067
W/(m·K)),
whereas
mixed
BSG/hemp
exhibits
0.106
W/(m·K).
However,
DVS
measurements
reveal
better
hygrothermal
formulation.
Lastly,
found
be
nearly
equivalent
across
formulations.
These
findings
suggest
waste
has
potential
viable
material
construction.
Further
work
on
optimization
durability
necessary
fully
realize
this
promoting
circular
economy
within
materials
industry.
Water,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(22), С. 3965 - 3965
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2023
Water
is
our
most
precious
resource,
and
its
responsible
management
utilization
are
paramount
in
the
face
of
ever-growing
environmental
challenges
[...]
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(4), С. 1526 - 1526
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2024
With
the
growing
concerns
over
environmental
degradation
and
increasing
demand
for
sustainable
materials,
eco-friendly
composites
have
gained
considerable
attention
in
recent
years.
This
review
paper
delves
into
promising
realm
of
seed-based
fillers,
reinforcements
polysaccharidic
matrices
production
biocomposites
that
are
yet
focusing
on
those
seeds,
which
can
be
considered
industrial
process
waste.
Seeds,
with
their
inherent
mechanical
properties
biodegradability,
often
waste
systems,
offer
a
compelling
solution
to
reduce
impact
composite
materials.
explores
various
seeds
applications
investigates
processing
techniques
used
incorporate
them
matrices.
Furthermore,
it
critically
analyzes
influence
seed
fillers
physical
these
composites,
comparing
performance
traditional
counterparts.
The
benefits,
challenges,
limitations
associated
from
also
discussed,
as
well
potential
diverse
industries.
Through
an
assessment
relevant
case
studies
research
findings,
this
provides
valuable
insights
outlook
alternative
materials
landscape,
emphasizing
role
promoting
greener
more
responsible
approach
engineering.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(14), С. 3519 - 3519
Опубликована: Июль 16, 2024
Due
to
its
high
strength,
the
use
of
ultra-high-performance
concrete
(UHPC)
is
particularly
suitable
for
components
subjected
compressive
loads.
Combined
with
excellent
durability,
UHPC
can
be
used
produce
highly
resource-efficient
that
represent
a
sustainable
alternative
conventional
load-bearing
structures.
Since
fails
in
brittle
manner
without
addition
fibers,
it
typically
conjunction
micro
steel
fibers.
The
production
these
fibers
both
expensive
and
energy-intensive.
Natural
plant
due
their
good
mechanical
properties,
cost-effective
availability,
inherent
CO2
neutrality,
provide
Thanks
low
alkaline
environment
dense
matrix
UHPC,
natural
terms
durability
bond
possible
principle.
For
application
however,
knowledge
post-cracking
behavior
or
performance
reinforced
essential.
Currently,
there
are
no
tests
available
on
influence
different
types
UHPC.
Therefore,
five
series
compression
bending
tensile
were
conducted.
Three
(bamboo,
coir,
flax),
one
as
reference.
Under
loads,
test
specimens
did
not
fail
abruptly
exhibited
comparable
post-failure
damage
pattern
reference
In
contrast,
perform
well
under
stress
but
show
certain
strength.
A
final
life
cycle
assessment
demonstrates
superiority
shows
positive
impact
environment.
The
lexical
analysis
of
seminal
policy-to-diplomacy
documents
from
the
socio-environmental
discourse
last
fifty
year
agendas
allowed
examining
evolution
five
themes:
resources/waste,
pollution,
social
and
economic
development,
justice,
health.
Contextual
affinities
were
strongest
between
resources,
health
are
linked
to
societal
trends
pressures.
On
those
grounds,
central
role
resource
stewardship
according
nature’s
physical
limits
is
highlighted,
dedicated
concepts,
analytical
frameworks,
methodologies
with
different
degrees
sustainability
analyzed.
To
reframe
identified
problems,
work
proposes
criteria
choices
that
(1)
allow
compare
dynamics
socioecological
states
across
planet,
(2)
help
matching
pace
change
by
addressing
path
dependencies
through
participation
engagement
communities,
(3)
enable
stakeholders
make
trade-offs
take
decisions
in
specific
social,
economic,
political,
cultural
contexts.
prioritization
justice
responsibility
becomes
a
project
:
Wellfare
State
commonfare
communities.
