Sustainable materials containing biochar particles: a review

G Infurna, G Caruso, NT Dintcheva - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The conversion of polymer waste, food waste, and biomasses through thermochemical
decomposition to fuels, syngas, and solid phase, named char/biochar particles, gives a …

A Review of Weathering Studies in Plastics and Biocomposites—Effects on Mechanical Properties and Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

MC Nzimande, A Mtibe, S Tichapondwa, MJ John - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polymeric materials undergo degradation when exposed to outdoor conditions due to the
synergistic effects of sunlight, air, heat, and moisture. The degradation can lead to a decline …

Mechanical and thermomechanical behaviour of agro-waste almond shell biochar filler interlaced chemically treated flax fibre vinyl ester composites

K Ramraji, K Arunkumar, R Senthilkumar… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Biofibre and filler are used to develop environmental friendly products for the automotive,
marine, construction, and other structural industries. Employing chemical treatments on …

[HTML][HTML] Does the Incorporation of Biochar into Biodegradable Mulch Films Provide Agricultural Soil Benefits?

K Iamsaard, N Khongdee, R Rukkhun, C Sarin… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
The pollution caused by plastic mulch film in agriculture has garnered significant attention.
To safeguard the ecosystem from the detrimental effects of plastic pollution, it is imperative to …

Biochar from digestate pyrolysis as a filler for biopolymer blends: Effect of blend composition

G Infurna, L Botta, I Ingargiola, M Maniscalco… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2024 - Springer
This study investigates the effect of biochar (BC) as a filler for biopolymer blends, with a
focus on the effect of the biopolymer weight ratio on the final BC-added blends. The blends …

[HTML][HTML] Biochar as a UV Stabilizer: Its Impact on the Photostability of Poly (butylene succinate) Biocomposites

K Papadopoulou, NM Ainali, O Mašek, DN Bikiaris - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
In the present study, biocomposite materials were created by incorporating biochar (BC) at
rates of 1, 2.5, and 5 wt.% into a poly (butylene succinate)(PBSu) matrix using a two-stage …

Durability and performance of sustainable composite films from aliphatic-aromatic polyester with biomass-derived carbon-based filler particles

NT Dintcheva, G Infurna, A Messineo… - Polymer Degradation and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Additives are known to improve the properties of biopolymers, but most additives have
environmental or performance concerns that limit their use. In this context, the recovery and …

[HTML][HTML] Adsorption of herbicide iron chelate EDDHA 6% and fungicide copper oxychloride in drainage water on activated carbon derived from carob pods

S Ziad, S Guergazi, L Youcef - Desalination and Water Treatment, 2024 - Elsevier
The study addresses a significant environmental issue regarding the removal of harmful
agricultural chemicals from wastewater. Specifically, it investigates the potential of activated …

[HTML][HTML] Synthesis and Characterization of PLA/Biochar Bio-Composites Containing Different Biochar Types and Content

K Papadopoulou, PA Klonos, A Kyritsis, E Tarani… - Polymers, 2025 - mdpi.com
A series of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/biochar (BC) bio-composites filled with low amounts (1–5
wt%) of BC were prepared and characterized. The synthesis involved the in situ ring …