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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
Self-healing carbohydrate polymers: Synthesis, properties, mechanisms, and applications
April 2026
Carbohydrate polymers, also known as polysaccharides, such as alginate, chitosan, cellulose, and hyaluronic acid have emerged as versatile platforms for self-healing materials, because of their natural...
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,...
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...
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....
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...
Sustainable recycling of polymer nanocomposites: Challenges and innovations
July 2026
Polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) offer lightweight materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, barrier, and functional properties, but their complex architectures pose significant challenges for sustainable...
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...
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...
COF/hydrogel composites: From interface design to multifunctional applications
October 2026
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as premier candidates for advanced functional materials due to their permanent porosity, high crystallinity, and tunable chemical structures. However,...
Compatibilization phenomenon in polymer science and technology: Chemical aspects
October 2024
Polymer blends are mixtures of two or more macromolecular species – polymers and/or copolymers. They are used to increase the range of properties available from existing polymers without synthesizing...
Polymer composites for tribological applications
October 2018
Many different polymers and polymer composites are used for engineering applications in which friction and wear are critical issues. This article briefs (a) the importance of polymer tribology in general,...
A comprehensive review on the influence of fused deposition modelling process parameters upon thermoplastic composite materials
April 2026
This review critically examines how key fused deposition modelling (FDM) process parameters, such as nozzle and bed temperature, layer thickness, infill density, raster orientation, print speed and...
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,...
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,...
Shape-memory polymer nanocomposites: Processing, mechanisms, modelling, and applications
October 2026
Shape memory polymer nanocomposites (SMPNCs) are an emerging class of smart materials in which shape memory polymer networks are combined with functional nanoparticles to achieve enhanced actuation...
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