Slow crack growth (SCG) is a time-dependent quasi-brittle type of failure that polyethylene
(PE) materials exhibit under low stress levels. The interplay between the crack and its plastic …

Chinese solar greenhouses (CSGs) passively utilize solar energy to heat the building for
crop production during the winter. The envelope materials are critical to effective solar …

In this article, the effectiveness of the co-mixing processing technique and surface
modification of zinc oxide (ZnO) filler on the characteristics of the developed high-density …

The use of plastic material in agriculture has been growing during the last decades thanks to
the benefits it provides in agricultural production. The durability of plastic films is related to …

Undoubtedly the applications of polymers are rapidly evolving. Technology is continually
changing and quickly advancing as polymers are needed to solve a variety of day-to-day …

The greenhouse internal microclimate, and consequently the plants growth, is formed from
the combination of available solar radiation and ventilation. Transpiration and …

In developing countries, plastic solid waste (PSW) poses a serious threat due to the increase
in the dependency on landfilling as well as other environmental issues. Hence, valorising …

In this work, real life reclaimed plastic solid waste (PSW) secured from the municipal sector
was mechanically recycled and compounded with virgin linear low density polyethylene …

The present work introduces a novel fibers preparation technique for manufacturing of dry-
formed rice straw based medium density fiberboard (RSMDF). The properties and the quality …

The oxidation and thermal stability of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films (stabilized and
unstabilized) used as greenhouse covering have been investigated. A mixture of kaolin, UV …