Recent advances of sustainable Short-chain length polyhydroxyalkanoates (Scl-PHAs)–Plant biomass composites

JK Muiruri, JCC Yeo, XYD Soo, S Wang, H Liu… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plastic pollution has become a global threat to humanity. Fortunately, humanity has always
found ways of overcoming such threats through multipronged approaches. To overcome this …

[HTML][HTML] Lignocellulose− based insulation materials: a review of sustainable and biodegradable solutions for energy efficiency

M Raza, A Farhan, B Abu-Jdayil - International Journal of Thermofluids, 2024 - Elsevier
This review aims to comprehensively consolidate the knowledge and understanding of the
development of thermal insulation materials for buildings using lignocellulosic waste …

An experimental evaluation of a new eco-friendly insulating material based on date palm fibers and polystyrene

HE Benchouia, B Guerira, M Chikhi… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study is to minimize the environmental impact and to reduce the cost of
petroleum-derived polystyrene by the use of date palm leaves remnants in the production of …

Development and characterization of Polystyrene–Date palm surface fibers composites for sustainable heat insulation in construction

M Raza, H Al Abdallah, M Kozal, A Al Khaldi… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study is the first to use date palm surface fibers, an underutilized waste, to develop
thermoplastic insulation composites. The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of …

[HTML][HTML] Synergic interactions, kinetic and thermodynamic analyses of date palm seeds and cashew shell waste co-pyrolysis using Coats–Redfern method

M Raza, B Abu-Jdayil - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Date palm and cashew shell wastes are abundant byproducts of the agriculture industry in
the UAE, but they are often underutilized and not adequately managed, resulting in …

Polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with date palm sheath fiber bio-composites: evaluation of fiber density, geometry, and content on the physical and mechanical …

S Awad, T Hamouda, M Midani, E Katsou… - Journal of Natural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Significant interest for utilizing and processing natural fibers (NF) to develop sustainable and
fully biodegradable composites evolved as the global environmental concerns upsurge …

Thermal and acoustic performance evaluation of 3D-Printable PLA materials

S Islam, G Bhat, P Sikdar - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, additive manufacturing or three dimensional (3D) printing technology was
utilized to develop thermal and acoustic insulation materials. A 3D model was carefully …

[HTML][HTML] High-performance, renewable thermal insulators based on silylated date palm fiber–reinforced poly (β-hydroxybutyrate) composites

A Mlhem, B Abu-Jdayil, MZ Iqbal - Developments in the Built Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Develo** insulating materials with minimal environmental impacts and enhanced
properties has been the primary challenge in recent years. To address these challenges …

Date palm surface fibers for green thermal insulation

M Raza, HA Abdallah, A Abdullah, B Abu-Jdayil - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Some of the major challenges of the twenty-first century include the continued increase in
energy consumption and environmental pollution. One approach to overcoming these …

Enhancing Thermal Insulation of Poly(β‐Hydroxybutyrate) Composites with Charring‐Foaming Agent‐Coated Date Palm Wood

A Mlhem, B Abu-Jdayil, MZ Iqbal - International Journal of …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Date palm fiber (DPF) holds great potential for composite materials, but its flammability limits
its practical applications. In this study, DPF was modified using a pad‐drying method to …