Mechanical and thermal characterization of additive manufactured fish scale powder reinforced PLA biocomposites

AJ Arockiam, S Rajesh, S Karthikeyan… - Materials Research …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
This research work is aimed to convert fish scale wastes as an effective reinforcement in
polylactic acid (PLA) as a new bio-composite filament for fused deposition-based 3D printing …

Antimicrobial Concrete for Development: A Critical Review

AU Adebanjo, N Shafiq, V Kumar, SA Farhan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the incorporation of self-disinfectant properties
into construction materials, particularly concrete, to mitigate the risks of pathogen …

Microwave‐assisted molding of sisal/HDPE composites: water absorption, diffusion kinetics and tribological behavior

TP Naik, S Gairola, I Singh, AK Sharma - Polymer Composites, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Recyclability and environmental safety have prompted research toward clean and energy‐
efficient manufacturing technologies for natural fiber‐reinforced composites. In the current …

Toward Sustainable Polyurethane Foams: Effects of Corn Cob Fibers and Silver Nanoparticles on Mechanical Properties and Antimicrobial Activity

GVA Silva, G Fornazaro, GVI Benati… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Polyurethane foams (PFs) are widely used in mattresses, upholstery, and insulation, but
disposal is difficult due to the disintegration time and environmental hazards of synthetic …

Biodegradable starch foams reinforced by food-chain side streams

DL Koester, LM Gomes, AP Dresch, TT Matsuo… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biodegradable starch foam trays offer an eco-friendly substitute for petroleum-based single-
use packaging, notably polystyrene foams. However, they lack flexibility, tensile strength …

Optimized random forest model for predicting flexural properties of sustainable composites

A Mahajan, S Gairola, I Singh, N Arora - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In an era of technological advancements, the quest for sustainable products has taken a
center stage. The utilization of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites has become …

Activated Carbons Derived from Different Parts of Corn Plant and Their Ability to Remove Phenoxyacetic Herbicides from Polluted Water.

B Doczekalska, N Ziemińska… - Sustainability …, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
In this study, the adsorption of phenoxyacetic acid (PAA) and its chlorinated derivatives,
including 4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid (4CPA) and 2, 4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2, 4-D) …

Sustainable oxalic acid treatment of lignocellulosic fibers for ensuring improved performance of treated fibers based bio PBS composites

KS Kumar, I Singh - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025 - Elsevier
Plant-based macromolecules such as lignocellulosic fibers are one of the promising bio-
resources to be utilized as reinforcement for develo** sustainable composites. However …

Effect of gamma-ray irradiation on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological behavior of sisal fiber/bio-PBS composites

KS Kumar, I Singh - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The current rate of expansion in construction activities, especially for new infrastructure or
retrofitting and strengthening of existing structures, calls for a large volume of traditional …

Sustainability-Driven Design of Aircraft Composite Components

A Filippatos, D Markatos, G Tzortzinis, K Abhyankar… - Aerospace, 2024 - mdpi.com
The current prevailing trend in design across key sectors prioritizes eco-design,
emphasizing considerations of environmental aspects in the design process. The present …