Ecofriendly biopolymers and composites: Preparation and their applications in water-treatment

GP Udayakumar, S Muthusamy, B Selvaganesh… - Biotechnology …, 2021 - Elsevier
Over the past few decades, the term polymer has been repeatedly used in several industries
for their immense characteristics in different applications. Polymers and their composites …

Flame retardancy and thermal stability of agricultural residue fiber‐reinforced polylactic acid: A Review

VA Yiga, M Lubwama, S Pagel, J Benz… - Polymer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Biocomposites containing natural fibers and biopolymers are an ideal choice for develo**
substantially biodegradable materials for different applications. Polylactic acid is a …

[HTML][HTML] Highly toughened blends of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and natural rubber (NR) for FDM-based 3D printing applications: The effect of composition and infill pattern

I Fekete, F Ronkay, L Lendvai - Polymer Testing, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, the suitability of natural rubber (NR) toughened poly (lactic acid)(PLA)-based
blends were investigated for additive manufacturing applications. Filaments for fused …

Preparation of Activated Carbon from the Wood of Paulownia tomentosa as an Efficient Adsorbent for the Removal of Acid Red 4 and Methylene Blue Present in …

S Alam, MS Khan, W Bibi, I Zekker, J Burlakovs… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
Paulownia tomentosa, a woody plant that is widely found in Pakistan and in other regions of
the world, was used as a raw material to prepare activated carbon using chemical and …

[HTML][HTML] Fatigue behavior of PLA-wood composite manufactured by fused filament fabrication

JA Travieso-Rodriguez, MD Zandi… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this paper, the fatigue behavior of a polylactic acid-based composite reinforced with wood
(trademarked as Timberfill) processed through fused filament fabrication is analyzed through …

[HTML][HTML] A Review of Paulownia Biotechnology: A Short Rotation, Fast Growing Multipurpose Bioenergy Tree

NK Yadav, BN Vaidya, K Henderson, JF Lee… - American Journal of …, 2013 - scirp.org
Paulownia is a genus of fast-growing and multipurpose tree species that is native to China.
Due to their rapid growth and value in the timber market, many Paulownia species are …

[PDF][PDF] Paulownia as a medicinal tree: Traditional uses and current advances

T He, BN Vaidya, ZD Perry, P Parajuli… - European journal of …, 2016 - researchgate.net
Paulownia is one of the most useful and sought after trees, in China and elsewhere, due to
its multipurpose status. Though not regarded as a regular medicinal plant species, various …

Potential of Paulownia sp. for biorefinery

P Rodríguez-Seoane, B Díaz-Reinoso, A Moure… - Industrial Crops and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Paulownia genus is a rapid growing tree increasingly used for energy plantations due to the
advantageous properties of its wood. However, other parts of the tree are discarded. Since …

Recovery of waste material from biobags: 3D printing process and thermo-mechanical characteristics in comparison to virgin and composite matrices

A Patti, S Acierno, G Cicala, M Zarrelli, D Acierno - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this study is to limit the environmental impact of packaging applications by
promoting the recycling of waste products and the use of sustainable materials in additive …

Investigation of distributed recycling of polylactic acid over multiple generations via the granule-based material extrusion process

H Liu, K Gong, A Portela, V Chyzna, G Yan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic production has experienced exponential growth in recent decades, resulting in a
significant increase in plastic waste worldwide due to its durability and non-biodegradable …