Review of concrete with expanded polystyrene (EPS): Performance and environmental aspects
Lightweight concrete with expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been adopted for several
decades. The EPS is to reduce the structural weight of the material for precast and …
decades. The EPS is to reduce the structural weight of the material for precast and …
[HTML][HTML] Moulded pulp fibers for disposable food packaging: A state-of-the-art review
The paper provides a comprehensive review of moulded pulp production, properties and
advantages over single-use plastics and bioplastics for food packaging. Bagasse, wheat …
advantages over single-use plastics and bioplastics for food packaging. Bagasse, wheat …
[HTML][HTML] Insights into the degradation of microplastics by Fenton oxidation: From surface modification to mineralization
This work aims at evaluating the fate of microplastics (MPs) along Fenton oxidation. For such
goal, realistic MPs (150–250 μm) of five representative polymer types (PET, PE, PVC, PP …
goal, realistic MPs (150–250 μm) of five representative polymer types (PET, PE, PVC, PP …
Fungal Mycelium Bio-Composite Acts as a CO2-Sink Building Material with Low Embodied Energy
As part of the global transformation to a circular economy, modern society faces the
challenge of develo** sustainable building materials that do not deplete nonrenewable …
challenge of develo** sustainable building materials that do not deplete nonrenewable …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance of 3D-printed continuous fibre Onyx composites for drone applications: An experimental and numerical analysis
As drone technology grows in popularity, its application to automate aspects of society is
increasing at a similar rate, where drones are now being trialled for delivering payloads over …
increasing at a similar rate, where drones are now being trialled for delivering payloads over …
Understanding the Brazilian expanded polystyrene supply chain and its reverse logistics towards circular economy
This paper aims to investigate the supply chain and reverse channels of expanded
polystyrene packaging connection in Brazil and their roles to discuss the main challenges …
polystyrene packaging connection in Brazil and their roles to discuss the main challenges …
Lightweight, super-elastic, and thermal-sound insulation bio-based PEBA foams fabricated by high-pressure foam injection molding with mold-opening
Polyether block amide (PEBA) is a thermoplastic elastomer that offers a unique combination
of low density, flexibility, small hysteresis and excellent flex fatigue resistance. Foaming is an …
of low density, flexibility, small hysteresis and excellent flex fatigue resistance. Foaming is an …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in construction and built environment
Plastics have been extensively used in the building and construction industries for decades.
However, the more plastics are utilised, the more microplastics are released. This review …
However, the more plastics are utilised, the more microplastics are released. This review …
Effect of infill pattern, density and material type of 3D printed cubic structure under quasi-static loading
The present research work is aimed to investigate the effect of infill pattern, density and
material types of 3D printed cubes under quasi-static axial compressive loading. The …
material types of 3D printed cubes under quasi-static axial compressive loading. The …
Fabrication and characterization of bioblocks from agricultural waste using fungal mycelium for renewable and sustainable applications
Recent advances in the field of biomaterials and an ever-growing need to curb the alarming
rate of pollution levels have led to the utilization of biodegradable waste to fabricate …
rate of pollution levels have led to the utilization of biodegradable waste to fabricate …