Wood plastic composite (WPC) is a composite material that consists of a matrix phase of
plastic and wood as its reinforcement. The transition from virgin plastic (VP) to recycled …

The emerging “green” economy is based on energy efficiency, renewable food stocks in
polymeric products, industrial processes that reduce carbon emissions, and recyclable …

The objectives of the research was to assess the coastal pollution by plastic nurdles, pyrolitic
debris, associated potential toxic elements (PTEs) concentrations and mitigatory efforts by …

Abstract The MV X-Press Pearl marine debacle severely affected the marine environment in
the Indian Ocean. The objective of this study is to monitor environmental pollution along the …

The rapid growth of composites combined with imminent recycling legislation have
increased the interest in reusing and recycling of composite waste. Tensile strength and …

In this study, composites of high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) with uncoated sisal fibers
(UF) and that coated (CF) with polystyrene (PS) and vinyltrimethoxysilane (VTMS) …

Following their mechanical extraction, the fibers coming from the banana pseudo-stem are
coarse and the inter fiber cohesive substances need to be removed before their …

Renewability, recyclability and biodegradable contents are similar to glass fibers in natural
fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRP) which have definite mechanical properties. The …

Purpose: Scientists are looking for unconventional materials to achieve sustainable goals
and reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources. This review focuses on polymeric …

There are growing industry demands for engineers to obtain a background in both technical
skills and understanding social/global impacts. In a third-year Materials Science course, a …