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1. Continuous removal of pharmaceutical drug chloroquine and Safranin-O dye from water using agar-graphene oxide hydrogel: Selective adsorption in batch and fixed-bed experiments

Author:
Caroline Maria Bezerra de Araujo; Gessica Wernke; Marcos Gomes Ghislandi; Alexandre Diório; Marcelo Fernandes Vieira; Rosângela Bergamasco; Maurício Alves da Motta Sobrinho; Alírio Egídio Rodrigues
Source:
Environmental research 2023 v.216 pp. 114425
ISSN:
0013-9351
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; adsorption; chloroquine; dyes; equations; graphene oxide; hydrogels; research;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... In this work, Chloroquine diphosphate, and the cationic dye Safranin-O were selectively removed from water using the agar-graphene oxide (A-GO) hydrogel, produced via simple one-step jellification process. The morphology of the A-GO biocomposite was characterized and batch experiments were performed, with adsorption isotherms satisfactorily fitting (R² > 0.98) Sips (Safranin-O) and Freundlich (Chl ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2022.114425

2. Sensor-integrated biocomposite membrane for food quality assessment

Author:
Pawankumar Rai; Suryansh Verma; Srishti Mehrotra; Smriti Priya; Sandeep K. Sharma
Source:
Food chemistry 2023 v.401 pp. 134180
ISSN:
0308-8146
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; anthocyanins; asymmetric membranes; atomic force microscopy; biodegradability; biopolymers; chitosan; electron microscopy; food chemistry; food packaging; food quality; industry; milk; porosity; spoilage; starch; surface roughness; water solubility; water vapor;     Show all 19 Subjects
Abstract:
... The use of biopolymers is gaining momentum owing to their compatibility with various food commodities and acceptability by the industry and consumers. Biopolymers integrated with natural pigments can be used for assessing the quality of perishable packaged food products. Here, a biodegradable composite membrane of starch and chitosan, integrated with anthocyanin has been developed. The chromogenic ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.134180

3. Standardization of a Chemical Modification Protocol for Jute Fabric Reinforcement

Author:
L. Ammayappan; S. Chakraborty; I. Musthafa; N.C. Pan
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.2 pp. 562-574
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; fabrics; jute; sodium hydroxide;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... Surface modification of a jute fibrous reinforcement is preferred to improve its compatibility with thermosetting resin for the development of biocomposite. A plain weave jute fabric was chemically modified with different concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) i.e. 1 to 6% (weight/volume). The chemically modified jute fabrics were assessed for their physical, mechanical, and morphological prope ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1758276

4. Improvement of the Mechanical Properties of Plant Fiber-reinforced Composites through Hybridization

Author:
Garip Genc; Yasin Ozdemir
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.8 pp. 2805-2812
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; hybridization; modulus of rupture;     Show all 3 Subjects
Abstract:
... The most important reason why natural fibers are not sufficiently involved in applications is the large scattering of their properties. In addition, it is very difficult to find one kind of natural fiber which has perfect mechanical properties like synthetic fibers. Here, we aimed to find solutions by developing a hybrid composite according to the expectations in the field of application. With thi ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1821295

5. GFRP biocomposites produced with a novel high-performance bio-based unsaturated polyester resin

Author:
Mateus Hofmann; Abu T. Shahid; Marina Machado; Mário Garrido; João C. Bordado; João R. Correia
Source:
Composites 2022 v.161 pp. 107098
ISSN:
1359-835X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; glass; petroleum; polyesters; storage modulus;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... This paper presents the manufacturing and the mechanical and thermomechanical properties of a bio-based glass fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite, produced by vacuum infusion, using an in-house high-performance bio-based unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) with more than 50 wt% of its content derived from renewable raw materials. Specimens were successfully produced, and their mechanical and t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.compositesa.2022.107098

6. Understanding the effect of hygroscopic cycling on the internal stress and stiffness of natural fibre biocomposites

Author:
V. Popineau; A. Célino; M. Péron; C. Baley; A. Le Duigou
Source:
Composites 2022 v.158 pp. 106995
ISSN:
1359-835X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; maleic anhydrides; polypropylenes; relative humidity;     Show all 4 Subjects
Abstract:
... This article investigates the development and the evolution of hygroscopic stresses within flax/ Polypropylene + Maleic Anhydride grafted Polypropylene (PP + MAPP) asymmetric biocomposites when exposed to various hygroscopic cycles that simulate a wide range of outdoor applications with large Relative Humidity (RH) variation (from 11 to 50% RH, 50–99% RH, 11–99% RH) and with various cycling period ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.compositesa.2022.106995

7. Biocomposites Based on Poly(Lactic Acid) Matrix and Reinforced with Lignocellulosic Fibers: The Effect of Fiber Type and Matrix Modification

Author:
Aitor Arbelaiz; Unai Txueka; Iñaki Mezo; Ander Orue
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.1 pp. 1-14
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; adhesion; flax; lignocellulose; maleic anhydrides; sisal;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... In composite materials, two or more different components are combined to produce a new material with different characteristics from the individual components. In recent years, due to environmental concerns, the development of biocomposites based on natural fibers has attracted great interest of researchers. The mechanical properties of biocomposites are dependent, among other parameters, on matrix ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1726247

8. Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose Fibers from the Stem of Momordica Charantia

Author:
Anish Khan; Vijay Raghunathan; D Lenin Singaravelu; M.R. Sanjay; Suchart Siengchin; Mohammad Jawaid; Khalid A. Alamry; Abdullah M. Asiri
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.6 pp. 2232-2242
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; Momordica charantia; biodegradability; cellulose; polymers; temperature; thermogravimetry;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Recently, bio-based composites are the prominent material to replace several synthetic fiber-based composites because of their abundant availability, ecological, biodegradable, and sustainable properties. This study aims to examine the use of new natural fibers, which were extracted from the Momordica charantia plant stem as reinforcement in polymer composites. The results showed that the Momordic ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1807442

9. Fabrication of highly efficient phenylphosphorylated chitosan bio-based flame retardants for flammable PLA biomaterial

Author:
Xiaobing Ma; Ningjing Wu; Pengbo Liu; Hongli Cui
Source:
Carbohydrate polymers 2022 v.287 pp. 119317
ISSN:
0144-8617
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; biocompatible materials; biodegradability; chitosan; combustion; oxygen; phosphorylation;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Modified chitosan (CS)-based flame retardants exhibit promising prospects owing to their sustainability, biodegradability, and good charring properties. A series of novel modified-CS bio-based flame retardants (phenylphosphorylated CS (PhPCS) and phenylphosphoramidated CS (PhPNCS)) were prepared by the phosphorylation and phosphoramidation reactions of CS with phenylphosphoryl dichloride and tetra ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.119317

10. Studies on the Effect of Hybridization on Sound Insulation of Coir-banana-polypropylene Hybrid Biocomposites

Author:
Vikas Kumar Singh; Samrat Mukhopadhyay
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.1 pp. 349-358
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; bananas; coir; insulating materials; polypropylenes; raw materials;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Natural fiber-based hybrid composites have been explored in this study as possible structural materials. Detailed investigation of sound insulation property of a series of hybrid and nonhybrid composites has been carried out using impedance tube having four microphones. Hybrid biocomposites were prepared with chopped and randomly oriented coir and banana fibers. Polypropylene was used as a matrix ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1745116

11. Low Concentrations for Significant Improvements in Thermal and Thermomechanical Properties of Poly(Lactic Acid)–Keratin Biocomposites Obtained by Extrusion and 3D Printing

Author:
C. G. Flores-Hernandez; C. Velasco-Santos; A. L. Hernandez-Zea; O. Gomez-Guzman; J. M. Yañez-Limon; J. L. Rivera-Armenta; A. L. Martinez-Hernandez
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.5 pp. 1715-1728
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; chickens; extrusion; keratin; polylactic acid; sodium hydroxide;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... Polymer composites of polylactic acid (PLA) reinforced with rachis obtained from chicken feathers (0.5–1.0 wt %, 5–10 wt%) were developed by extrusion and additive manufacturing. Rachis was incorporated into the polymer after milling, and it was also milled and modified with sodium hydroxide (NaOH). Thermomechanical properties evaluated by dynamical mechanical analysis revealed significant increme ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1788483

12. Synthesis and Characterization of Coconut Jute Reinforced Eggshell Bio-Composite

Author:
Mayank Agarwal; Ajit Kumar N. Shukla
Source:
National Academy science letters 2022 v.45 no.2 pp. 169-173
ISSN:
0250-541X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; coconuts; egg shell; gelatin; hardness; jute; microstructure;     Show all 7 Subjects
Abstract:
... Coconut jute/ egg shell (CJ/ES) bio-composite is synthesized using the powder processing technique where gelatin acts as a binding agent and eggshell as the matrix material. Coconut jute fibres serve as a reinforcement material used to characterize the varying composition of CJ/ES. EDX and XRD are used to analyze the microstructure incorporation of gelatin gel affecting the density and Shore D har ...
DOI:
10.1007/s40009-021-01084-5

13. A comprehensive review on the nanocomposites loaded with chitosan nanoparticles for food packaging

Author:
Farhad Garavand; Ilaria Cacciotti; Nooshin Vahedikia; Abdur Rehman; Özgür Tarhan; Safoura Akbari-Alavijeh; Rezvan Shaddel; Ali Rashidinejad; Mohammad Nejatian; Shima Jafarzadeh; Maryam Azizi-Lalabadi; Sara Khoshnoudi-Nia; Seid Mahdi Jafari
Source:
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2022 v.62 no.5 pp. 1383-1416
ISSN:
1549-7852
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; biodegradability; chitosan; graphene; montmorillonite; nanocomposites; nutrition; seafoods;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Chitosan is mainly derived from seafood by-products and the thereof chitosan nanoparticles (CNPs) are known as nontoxic, biocompatible, biodegradable and functionalized nanostructures. CNPs, as green fillers, showed an appropriate potential in reinforcement of various biodegradable composites for food packaging and biomedical applications. After evaluation of different fabrication approaches and c ...
DOI:
10.1080/10408398.2020.1843133

14. Evaluation of Mechanical and Water Absorption Behavior of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Hybrid Biocomposites

Author:
S. Sekar; S. Suresh Kumar; S. Vigneshwaran; G. Velmurugan
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.5 pp. 1772-1782
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; Calotropis gigantea; absorption; electron microscopy; polymers; water uptake;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The virtues of hybrid composites are higher performances and improved mechanical properties as compared to polymer composites. Hence, it have been extensively used in various applications. However, only a few works reported on the performance of natural fiber-reinforced biocomposite. In this study, the experimental work has been carried out to investigate the mechanical properties, such as tensile ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1788487

15. Side streams from flooring laminate production – Characterisation and recycling in biocomposite formulations for injection moulding

Author:
Gary Chinga-Carrasco; Chiara Zarna; Sandra Rodríguez-Fabià; Ingebjørg Leirset; Mihaela Tanase-Opedal; Dag Molteberg; Andreas Echtermeyer; Leif Kåre Hindersland
Source:
Composites 2022 v.153 pp. 106723
ISSN:
1359-835X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; injection molding; polylactic acid; tensile strength; thermomechanical pulping;     Show all 5 Subjects
Abstract:
... Side streams were collected from three locations in a flooring factory and their suitability in biocomposite formulations was assessed. The side stream (S3) that contained mainly residues from high-density fibreboards (HDF) was selected for further material testing. The effect of different fractions of S3, thermomechanical pulp (TMP) fibres and polylactic acid (PLA) were assessed in terms of their ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.compositesa.2021.106723

16. Tribological Analysis of Jute/Coir Polyester Composites Filled with Eggshell Powder (ESP) or Nanoclay (NC) Using Grey Rational Method

Author:
Ganesan Karuppiah; Kailasanathan Chidambara Kuttalam; Nadir Ayrilmis; Rajini Nagarajan; M. P. Indira Devi; Sivasubramanian Palanisamy; Carlo Santulli
Source:
Fibers 2022 v.10 no.7 pp. -
ISSN:
2079-6439
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; adhesion; coir; egg shell; friction; jute; nanoclays; polyesters;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... The wear performance of jute/coir unsaturated polyester composites, filled with eggshell powder (ESP) and nanoclay (NC), were examined, concentrating on two measured parameters, coefficient of friction (COF) and wear rate (WR). To assess the possibilities of this material, a Taguchi study, based on grey relational analysis (GRA), was carried out, based on three testing parameters of the wear perfo ...
DOI:
10.3390/fib10070060

17. Fabrication and mechanical properties of braided flax fabric polylactic acid bio-composites

Author:
Sateeshkumar Kanakannavar; Jeyaraj Pitchaimani
Source:
The journal of the Textile Institute 2022 v.113 no.5 pp. 833-845
ISSN:
1754-2340
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; compression molding; flax; polylactic acid; thermoplastics; woven fabrics;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... This paper primarily describes the development of flax braided yarn fabric reinforced thermoplastic composites. Plain woven fabric is made by interlacing 3D braided yarn produced by solid braiding method. Tensile properties of braided yarn and woven fabric are evaluated. Solution casting is used prior to composite fabrication to prepare polylactic acid (PLA) and (natural fiber braided fabric) NFBF ...
DOI:
10.1080/00405000.2021.1907958

18. Fungal and enzymatic pretreatments in hot-pressed lignocellulosic bio-composites: A critical review

Author:
Wenjing Sun; Mehdi Tajvidi; Christopher G. Hunt; Barbara J.W. Cole; Caitlin Howell; Douglas J. Gardner; Jinwu Wang
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.353 pp. 131659
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; adhesion; biomass; fungi; industry; lignocellulose; mycelium; private sector;     Show all 8 Subjects
Abstract:
... Fungal and enzymatic pre-treatments have long been used to activate the surface of lignocellulosic biomass particles or fibers to promote adhesion or develop novel composite materials and other products. Research into mycelium-based bio-composites, i.e. products in which constituents are bonded by fungal mycelium, is quite new and still growing. There has also been a significant amount of attentio ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131659

19. Laboratory and field scale biodegradability assessment of biocomposite cellphone cases for end-of-life management

Author:
Hina Dilawar; Cigdem Eskicioglu
Source:
Waste management 2022 v.138 pp. 148-157
ISSN:
0956-053X
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; anaerobic digestion; biodegradability; biodegradation; fossil fuels; weight loss;     Show all 6 Subjects
Abstract:
... The increase in production of biobased plastics as a replacement for fossil fuel-based plastics has created the need for studies to assess their degradation under various conditions. However, developing reliable laboratory and field-testing protocols for biobased materials and products still requires extensive research. In this study, the biodegradability of a biocomposite consumer product, smart ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.wasman.2021.11.033

20. A review on biomolecular immobilization of polymeric textile biocomposites, bionanocomposites, and nano-biocomposites

Author:
Christopher Igwe Idumah; Anthony Chidi Ezika; Uzoma Ebenezer Enwerem
Source:
The journal of the Textile Institute 2022 v.113 no.9 pp. 2016-2032
ISSN:
1754-2340
Subject:
biocomposites,   etc   ; analgesics; antibiotics; antioxidants; fabrics; ligands; nanocomposites; peptides; polymers;     Show all 9 Subjects
Abstract:
... Recently, comingling of natural fibers (NFs) derived from renewable resources, and nanoparticles with synthetic and biopolymeric matrices has resulted in fabrication of NF biocomposites, nanobiocomposites, and bionanocomposites (NFB). The quests to inculcate biomedical behavior to these materials have resulted in immobilization of biomolecules such as bioactive peptides, plant extracts/essential o ...
DOI:
10.1080/00405000.2021.1957277