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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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A review of 4D printing – Technologies, shape shifting, smart polymer based materials, and biomedical applications
January 2024
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been a noticeable technology and made significant progress since the late 1980s. Despite the tremendous growth, this technology is still facing numerous manufacturing...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Biodegradable polymers and green-based antimicrobial packaging materials: A mini-review
January 2020
Recently, the demands for biodegradable and renewable materials for packaging applications have increased tremendously. This rise in demand is connected to the growing environmental concerns over the...
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Assessing the capabilities of ChatGPT to improve additive manufacturing troubleshooting
July 2023
This paper explores the potential of using Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), a Large Language Model (LLM) developed by OpenAI, to address the main challenges and improve the efficiency...
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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,...
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Compatibilization of biopolymer blends: A review
Available online 14 November 2023
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...
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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,...
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