Creating new opportunities for sustainable food packaging through dimensions of industry 4.0: New insights into the food waste perspective

A Hassoun, F Boukid, F Ozogul, A Aït-Kaddour… - Trends in food science & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Non-biodegradable food packaging (mainly plastic) and food waste are two
major concerns that cause severe environmental and economic challenges as well as …

A comprehensive review on fillers and mechanical properties of 3D printed polymer composites

N Arora, S Dua, VK Singh, SK Singh… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
AM, referred to as 3DP, has revolutionized the production of complex tools and micro-
manufactured products. Its ability to create intricate designs with varying mechanical …

Advanced Packaging Techniques—A Mini-Review of 3D Printing Potential

A Witek-Krowiak, D Szopa, B Anwajler - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Packaging and packaging technology constitute a pivotal industry deeply intertwined with
our daily lives and prevalent in various settings, including grocery stores, supermarkets …

Physiochemical profiling of bioplasticizer derived from Ficus benghalensis leaves for eco-friendly applications

A Kanagaraj, P Senthamaraikannan… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Ficus benghalensis is a tree belonging to the Moraceae family, reaching a height of 20–30
m and featuring branches that spread out widely, along with roots that grow in the air. F …

Mechanical behaviour of the post processed 3D printed PLA parts using polar and non-polar solvents

N Jayakumar, H Arumugam, AD Albert Selvaraj - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
FDM, being the most popular AM technology, has a wide user base across the globe. The
process makes use of a layer-by-layer approach, causing a staircase effect on the material's …

[HTML][HTML] Poly (Lactide)-Based Materials Modified with Biomolecules: A Review

M Świerczyńska, MH Kudzin, JJ Chruściel - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is characterized by unique features, eg, it is environmentally friendly,
biocompatible, has good thermomechanical properties, and is readily available and …

Chromolaena odorata stem biowaste as natural bio-reinforcement for polymer composites: effective waste management technique

M Gerald Arul Selvan, G Antony Miraculas… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
To generate sustainable products, composite industries must use readily available natural
resources and agricultural waste as raw materials. The current study is focused with the …

Optimization and statistical analysis on mechanical, thermal, wear and water-absorption characteristics of fragrant screwpine fiber-reinforced polymer biocomposites

A Rajkumar, MTGA Selvan, V Neto, RS Raja… - Iranian Polymer …, 2024 - Springer
A novel biocomposite material has been developed by reinforcing indigenous natural
fragrant screwpine (FSP) fiber with polyester resin. Different sets of biocomposite materials …

Advancements in polylactic acid research: From material properties to sustainable applications

A Kaptan, F Kartal - European Mechanical Science, 2024 - dergipark.org.tr
This review article provides a comprehensive examination of the latest advancements in the
research and development of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and its composites, with a focus on …

Extraction and characterization of Oplismenus hirtellus grass fiber for possible bio-reinforcement material in polymer composites

MTGA Selvan, BB Mansingh, JS Binoj, AR Jayson - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Utilizing readily available earth's assets and agro-waste has grown crucial for the
sustainability of business entities. In the current study, Oplismenus hirtellus grass stem fiber …