A comparative review between Genetic Algorithm use in composite optimisation and the state-of-the-art in evolutionary computation

ZZ Wang, A Sobey - Composite Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
The task of providing optimal composite structures is increasingly difficult. New analysis
approaches seek to model the material at the fibre/matrix scale and increasingly more …

Wood flour–reinforced plastic composites: a review

V Kumar, L Tyagi, S Sinha - 2011 - degruyter.com
The light weight, easy availability, and biodegradability of natural fiber composites afford a
variety of uses of these materials for the building and automobile sectors. Among all …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal sorting and recycling of plastic waste as a renewable energy resource considering economic feasibility and environmental pollution

J Lim, Y Ahn, J Kim - Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2023 - Elsevier
This work suggests an optimal strategy to sort and recycle plastic waste as a renewable
energy resource with maximizing economic feasibility and mitigating environmental …

Construction and demolition waste as a raw material for wood polymer composites–Assessment of environmental impacts

M Liikanen, K Grönman, I Deviatkin… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The European Commission's ambitious construction and demolition waste (CDW)
material recovery target has placed pressure on Finland to increase its CDW material …

Enhancement of toughness and wear resistance by CrN/CrCN multilayered coatings for wood processing

Y Kong, X Tian, C Gong, PK Chu - Surface and Coatings Technology, 2018 - Elsevier
The coatings applied onto woodworking tools must possess higher hardness, adhesion, and
fracture toughness. The CrN/CrCN multilayered coatings are deposited on M2 high-speed …

Properties of polypropylene composites filled with a mixture of household waste of mate-tea and wood particles

BD Mattos, AL Misso, PHG De Cademartori… - … and Building Materials, 2014 - Elsevier
This study presents the preparation of polypropylene composites filled with mixtures of
household waste of mate-tea and eucalypt particles and aims to increase the economic …

Energy efficiency optimization for machining of wood plastic composite

Z Zhu, D Buck, X Guo, X **ong, W Xu, P Cao - Machines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Enhancing energy efficiency is the key to realizing green manufacturing. One major area of
interest in this regard is the improvement of energy efficiency of machine tools during the …

Designing an effective closed loop system for pallet management

V Elia, MG Gnoni - International Journal of Production Economics, 2015 - Elsevier
Abstracts Pallets are currently the most widespread system for internal material handling
and logistics of goods through a supply chain: they represent a critical asset for all firms …

[HTML][HTML] Selecting sustainable packaging materials and strategies: A holistic approach considering whole life cycle and customer preferences

D Mudgal, E Pagone, K Salonitis - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
With the increasing public awareness of packaging and the environmental impact caused by
it, companies are driving their businesses to introduce and promote practices that help ease …

[PDF][PDF] Wood plastic composites made from corn husk fiber and recycled polystyrene foam

KS Chun, NMY Fahamy, CY Yeng, HL Choo… - J. Eng. Sci …, 2018 - jestec.taylors.edu.my
This research is a preliminary study on the preparation of wood plastic composites (WPC)
from corn husk fiber (CHF) and recycled polystyrene foam (rPS). The effects of fiber content …