PLA based biocomposites for sustainable products: A review
October 2023
In recent decades, demand for sustainable materials in place of low cost and high strength materials has been trigged globally, which has motivated researchers towards biocomposites/green composites....
Recycling of medical plastics
July 2021
A large amount of non-infected plastic wastes are being generated at the healthcare facilities all over the world. However, only a small fraction is recycled. Conventionally, the used plastics are either...
An overview on synthesis, properties and applications of poly(butylene-adipate-co-terephthalate)–PBAT
January 2020
A significantly growing interest is to design new biodegradable polymers in order to solve fossil resources and environmental pollution problems associated with conventional plastics. A kind of new...
Biopolymers: A suitable replacement for plastics in product packaging
October 2023
Plastics are the most utilized materials for product packaging in most manufacturing industries, from electronics to food and fashion accessories. However, numerous challenges surround plastics because...
A brief discussion on advances in polyurethane applications
July 2020
Polyurethane is a material that defines the word ‘versatile’. The structure property relationship of di-isocyanates and polyols is such that it provides ample variety and customization to the manufacturer....
Starch-based biodegradable materials: Challenges and opportunities
January 2020
This paper reviews the recent development of starch-based materials, including both fundamental and application researches. In order to overcome the weakness of pure starch-based materials, such as...
Recycling of bioplastic waste: A review
July 2021
Replacing conventional plastics with bioplastics, i.e., plastics that are bioderived and/or biodegradable, does not necessarily solve the issues of resource depletion and plastic waste accumulation....
3D printed parts and mechanical properties: Influencing parameters, sustainability aspects, global market scenario, challenges and applications
July 2022
3D printing has evolved as a disruptive technology for fabrication of industrial components, however due to the intrinsic nature of the process, the mechanical strength of the parts developed by 3D...
A comprehensive review on advancements of elastomers for engineering applications
October 2023
Researchers frequently turn to the adaptable material known as elastomers for various industrial products, including soft robotics, astronautics equipment, vehicles, tissue engineering, self-healing,...
End-of-life options of tyres. A review
October 2022
The increasing motorisation rate worldwide is responsible for the demand of huge quantities of tyres that, after their useful service life, become waste and should be properly managed. Due to the relative...
Role of additive manufacturing applications towards environmental sustainability
October 2021
Additive manufacturing (AM) produces a complex shaped product from its data, layer by layer, with high precision and much less material wastage. As compared to the conventional manufacturing process,...
Development of sustainable biopolymer-based composites for lightweight applications from agricultural waste biomass: A review
October 2023
The exhaustion of available natural resources and rising concerns about the environment have prompted a growing desire to discover innovative ways to produce environmentally friendly materials. In an...
Advanced characterization techniques for nanostructured materials in biomedical applications
January 2024
Recent advancements in nanostructured materials have found widespread application across many domains, particularly in the biomedical field. Before using nanostructured materials in clinical applications,...
Review of thermal conductivity in epoxy thermosets and composites: Mechanisms, parameters, and filler influences
July 2024
Rapid development of energy, electrical and electronic technologies has put forward higher requirements for the thermal conductivities of epoxy resins and their composites. However, the thermal conductivity...
The development and challenges of poly (lactic acid) and poly (glycolic acid)
April 2020
Bio-plastics have gained tremendous attention, due to the increasing environmental pressure on global warming and plastic pollution. Among them, poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is both bio-based and bio-degradable,...
Bio-based flame retardants to polymers: A review
April 2023
Due to environmental concerns, some of the conventional halogenated flame retardants have been banned. In this context, both the industrial and academics have made efforts to develop more eco-friendly...
Chitosan-based nanostructured biomaterials: Synthesis, properties, and biomedical applications
January 2024
Chitosan is obtained from chitin, which is abundantly found in crustaceans and obtained through various methods. The demineralization, deproteinization, discoloration, and deacetylation of chitin produce...
Compatibilization of biopolymer blends: A review
October 2024
Biopolymers from renewable bio-based resources provide a sustainable alternative to petroleum-derived plastics, but limitations like brittleness and cost restrict applicability. Blending offers an affordable...
Recent advances in the devulcanization technologies of industrially relevant sulfur-vulcanized elastomers
July 2023
The interesting thermomechanical properties of rubber materials have favored their widespread application in many fields, with a consequent increase in the amount of worn synthetic and natural rubber...
New insights into nanocomposite hydrogels; a review on recent advances in characteristics and applications
January 2024
The study of nanocomposite hydrogels in their various scientific areas has grown remarkably along the years with emergence of various theoretical and experimental techniques. Therefore, this review...
Chapter 5: A critical review of carbon fiber and related products from an industrial perspective
April 2022
Because of their exceptional mechanical properties, carbon fibers are being used in composite applications where weight saving is key such as in the aerospace and sports sector, with increasing demands...
Chemical aspects of polymer recycling
July 2021
Since recycling of polymers is a preferred means of reducing unwanted wastes and land-filling activity, and recovering monomers or other materials of economic value, tertiary methods of recycling (chemical...
Sustainable development of waste tires recycling technologies – recent advances, challenges and future trends
July 2021
Dynamic development of the automotive industry and the growing number of various vehicles generate demand for the global production of tires. Simultaneously, high performance of tires cause serious...
Peroxide curing systems applied for cross-linking of rubber compounds based on SBR
July 2020
The work was aimed at the investigation of influence of peroxide curing system on cross-linking and properties of rubber compounds based on SBR. First, the temperature of vulcanization and the amount...
Magnesium based alloys for reinforcing biopolymer composites and coatings: A critical overview on biomedical materials
October 2023
Magnesium (Mg) & its alloys are favourable for orthopaedic & cardiovascular medical device fabrication applications, but holds a natural ability to degrade biologically when put with aqueous solution...
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