It is now well recognized that the production of petroleum-based packaging materials has
created serious ecological problems for the environment due to their resistance to …

The impact of plastics on the environment can be mitigated by employing biobased and/or
biodegradable materials (ie, bioplastics) instead of the traditional “commodities”. In this …

Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) naturally exist in plant biomass. The success of extraction
of CNMs opened up a new era of using plant biomass for innovative industrial applications …

Ultrasonic micro injection molding was confirmed to be an efficient processing technique for
the fabrication of a well-filled miniaturized dog-bone shaped specimen of ultra-high …

Recently, ultrasonic molding (USM) has emerged as a promising replication technique for
low and medium volume production of miniature and micro-scale parts. In a relatively short …

Ultrasonic molding is a new manufacturing process for producing small and micro polymeric
components where the material is plasticized using vibration energy. In small parts …

Thermoplastic starch, as an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics, possesses
numerous advantages, including cost-effectiveness, complete biodegradability, and …

The study focused on the effect of sonication on high temperature properties of bituminous
binders containing carbon nanotubes and nanoclays. Blends at various dosages were …

Ultrasonic plasticizing of polymers for micro-injection molding has been proposed and
studied for its unique potential in materials and energy-saving. In our previous work, we …

Ultrasonic moulding, also known as ultrasonic microinjection moulding, is a new technology
that uses high-power ultrasound to melt and mould thermoplastic polymers to produce …