Advancements in polymer science and engineering have helped the scientific community to
shift its attention towards the use of environmentally benign materials for reducing the …

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been
chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a …

Biocomposites being environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic composites are
gaining increasing demand for various applications. Hence, biocomposite development …

The purpose of this study is to review existing recycling technologies, standards and market
situation for plastics recycling. The principal results show that mechanical recycling is the …

Concerns over climate change have driven the decarbonization of the building sector, the
largest energy consumer in France. This consumption is primarily dedicated to heating and …

Throughout the world there have been alarming concerns over the use of nonrenewable
resources during manufacturing of goods and associated environmental legislations …

To date, the literature has focused on synthetic fibre-reinforced composites, but it has not
adequately addressed the unique properties that differentiate natural from synthetic fibres …

Natural fibers have been widely used for reinforcing polymers attributed to their sustainable
nature, excellent stiffness to weight ratio, biodegradability, and low cost compared with …

Recently, polymer science and engineering research has shifted toward the development of
environmentally benign polymers to reduce the impact of plastic leakage on the ecosystems …

Due to environment and sustainability issues, this century has witnessed remarkable
achievements in green technology in the field of materials science through the development …