From waste to strength: Unveiling the mechanical properties of peanut-shell-based polymer composites

R Mandala, G Hegde, D Kodali, VR Kode - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Peanut-shell-based polymer composites have gained significant attention as sustainable
and cost-effective materials with potential applications as food packaging films, ceiling tiles …

Recent progress in the research on natural composite brake pads: a comprehensive review

AG Joshi, KN Bharath… - … -Materials, Surfaces & …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Brake pads are vital parts of automobiles, where tribological properties are prime concern.
Usually, asbestos brake pads were used, which were replaced by copper-based in later …

Are natural-based composites sustainable?

L Suárez, J Castellano, S Díaz, A Tcharkhtchi, Z Ortega - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper assesses the aspects related to sustainability of polymer composites, focusing on
the two main components of a composite, the matrix and the reinforcement/filler. Most …

Alkaline hydrolysis of biomass as an alternative green method for bioplastics preparation: In situ cellulose nanofibrillation

D Merino, A Athanassiou - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Mild acid hydrolysis of various plant residues has been proposed in recent years as a novel
way of transforming biomass into bioplastics. However, the alkaline hydrolysis of such …

[HTML][HTML] Kevlar fibers reinforced straw wastes-polyethylene composites: Combining toughness, strength and self-extinguishing capabilities

W Lu, W Yu, B Zhang, X Dou, X Han, H Cai - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Transforming crop straw wastes into functional wood-plastic composites is considered as a
cost efficient and eco-friendly way for agricultural wastes recycling. However, the lacking of …

Design, fabrication, and characterization of natural fillers loaded HDPE composites for domestic applications

CB Ayyanar, MD Dharshinii, K Marimuthu… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
This work aims to incorporate lignocellulosic coconut coir (CC) fillers into the HDPE matrix
for domestic cloth clip product development where the strength is less significant. The …

Tribological characterization of sponge gourd outer skin fiber-reinforced epoxy composite with Tamarindus indica seed filler addition using the Box–Behnken method

FS Arockiasamy, M Muthukrishnan, J Iyyadurai… - e-Polymers, 2023 - degruyter.com
The tribological properties of the sponge gourd outer skin fiber (SGOSF)-reinforced epoxy
composites filled with tamarind seed powder were investigated using a pin-on-disc dry …

[HTML][HTML] Thermoplastic bio-composites from natural Samanea Saman fillers loaded HDPE: Mechanical, thermal, and structural analysis

CB Ayyanar, K Marimuthu, SKP Mohan, B Gayathri… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the potential of biodegradable Samanea saman (SS) flower fillers as
reinforcements in high-density polyethylene (HDPE) composites, fabricated using injection …

Influence of filler content and surface modification on physical and mechanical properties of epoxy/walnut shell particulate composites

SK Shejkar, B Agrawal, A Agrawal… - Journal of Adhesion …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The current study aims to examine the influence of treating micro-sized walnut shell
particulates (WSP) with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) at the varied …

Physical, mechanical, and sliding wear behavior of epoxy composites filled with surface modified walnut shell particulate

SK Shejkar, B Agrawal, A Agrawal… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The current study aims to examine the influence of surface‐modified micro‐sized walnut
shell particulates (WSP) with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) on epoxy …