[HTML][HTML] Mechanical optimization of virgin and recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) biocomposites with sustainable biocarbon through a factorial design

MR Snowdon, M Abdelwahab, AK Mohanty, M Misra - Results in Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
A statistical approach was taken to evaluate the effect of using recycled poly (ethylene
terephthalate)(RPET), sustainable biocarbon and a chain extender on the performance of …

Compatibilization of toughened polypropylene/biocarbon biocomposites: A full factorial design optimization of mechanical properties

E Behazin, M Misra, AK Mohanty - Polymer Testing, 2017 - Elsevier
The structure-property relationships of toughened polypropylene/biocarbon biocomposites
prepared via melt extrusion are investigated with a focus on the effects of biocarbon particle …

Biobased polymer blends of poly (trimethylene terephthalate) and high density polyethylene

E Enriquez, AK Mohanty, M Misra - Materials & Design, 2016 - Elsevier
Two biobased polymers, poly (trimethylene terephthalate)(PTT) and high density
polyethylene with varying concentrations were injection molded for their performance …

[HTML][HTML] Development of sustainable and cost-competitive injection-molded pieces of partially bio-based polyethylene terephthalate through the valorization of cotton …

S Montava-Jordà, S Torres-Giner… - International Journal of …, 2019 - mdpi.com
This study presents the valorization of cotton waste from the textile industry for the
development of sustainable and cost-competitive biopolymer composites. The as-received …

Miscibility and Performance Evaluation of Biocomposites Made from Polypropylene/Poly(lactic acid)/Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) with a Sustainable …

MR Snowdon, AK Mohanty, M Misra - ACS omega, 2017 - ACS Publications
The incorporation of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and poly (hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate)(
PHBV) as a partial biobased polymer substitute for polypropylene (PP) was investigated …

Novel biocomposites from poly (trimethylene terephthalate) and recycled carbon fibres

S Jacob, M Misra, AK Mohanty - Journal of Materials Science, 2012 - Springer
Biobased composites from recycled carbon fibre and poly (trimethylene terephthalate)(PTT)
were fabricated by extrusion followed by injection moulding. The mechanical, thermal and …

Sustainable biocarbon as an alternative of traditional fillers for poly (butylene terephthalate)‐based composites: Thermo‐oxidative aging and durability

BP Chang, AK Mohanty, M Misra - Journal of Applied Polymer …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Sustainable biocomposites have gained considerable interest as an alternative to
conventional composites in recent years due to their cost‐effectiveness and environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Injection molded novel biocomposites from polypropylene and sustainable biocarbon

MA Abdelwahab, A Rodriguez-Uribe, M Misra… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Achieving sustainability in composite materials for high-performance applications is a key
issue in modern processing technologies. In this work, the structure-property relationships of …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable biocarbon from pyrolyzed perennial grasses and their effects on impact modified polypropylene biocomposites

E Behazin, M Misra, AK Mohanty - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Using biocarbon as a biobased filler in polymers is gaining increased attention because of
its carbon neutrality and low cost. However, systematic studies investigating the effect of …

Carbonized lignin as sustainable filler in biobased poly (trimethylene terephthalate) polymer for injection molding applications

P Myllytie, M Misra, AK Mohanty - ACS sustainable chemistry & …, 2016 - ACS Publications
Light weight and sustainability are the key drivers in the development of novel biobased
thermoplastic compounds for automotive applications. This paper reports the engineering …