Hybridization of MMT/lignocellulosic fiber reinforced polymer nanocomposites for structural applications: a review

AH Alias, MN Norizan, FA Sabaruddin, MRM Asyraf… - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the recent past, significant research effort has been dedicated to examining the usage of
nanomaterials hybridized with lignocellulosic fibers as reinforcement in the fabrication of …

RNAi crop protection advances

A Hernández-Soto, R Chacón-Cerdas - International Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
RNAi technology is a versatile, effective, safe, and eco-friendly alternative for crop
protection. There is plenty of evidence of its use through host-induced gene silencing (HIGS) …

Synthesis of eugenol-modified epoxy resin and application on wood flame retardant coating

J Zhong, Y Huang, Y Chen, L Li, C Guo - Industrial Crops and Products, 2022 - Elsevier
In this paper, a novel epoxy flame retardant PPDEG-EP (PE) was synthesized from eugenol
by nucleophilic substitution reaction and Prilezhaev epoxidation. The chemical structure was …

The Re-/Up-Cycling of Wood Waste in Wood–Polymer Composites (WPCs) for Common Applications

CA Teacă, A Shahzad, IA Duceac, F Tanasă - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Wood–polymer composites (WPCs) are a class of materials intensively studied and
promoted in the context of sustainable development, mainly when aspects related to the …

Tribological behavior of epoxy/nano-clay nanocomposites used as a floor coating

AE Al-kawaz, NH Al-Mutairi… - Journal of Adhesion …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Floor coating is a contemporary technique used to substitute traditional flooring materials
like ceramic, oak, and alabaster with epoxy paint. The properties of epoxy floor coatings …

[HTML][HTML] Development of polyvinyl chloride/waste rice husk ash/modified montmorillonite nanocomposite using epoxidized soybean oil as green additive substituting …

N Dutta, B Bhadra, G Gogoi, TK Maji - Cleaner Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The trend of replacing synthetic additives in polymer composite systems with more
renewable additives has become necessary in order to improve the biodegradability of the …

Mg–Al LDH nanosheets as a nanotechnological tool in agriculture: an exploratory toxicity evaluation study

R Salinas-Jiménez, G Vera, M Tobar… - Environmental …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
In this work, we studied the impact of a Mg–Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheet
formulation—nanoparticles recently recommended for the industry owing to their use as a …

[HTML][HTML] Tailoring sustainable materials: Investigating nanoclay effects on citric acid crosslinked waste coconut fiber reinforced modified vegetable oil composites

J Baishya, TK Maji - Waste Management Bulletin, 2025 - Elsevier
Sustainability concerns are driving industries to focus on eco-friendly substitutes for
polymers and plastics. Waste fibers and bio-based materials are increasingly becoming …

Starch/Wood Powder/Glycerol/Lemongrass Essential Oil Composite as Hydro‐Degradable Materials for 3D Printing

MK Chan, CC Wang, YS Tee, MH Tan… - Starch …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The dependency of 3D printing on thermoplastics releases volatile organic compounds and
contributes to global microplastic pollution. The objective of this study is to explore the …

[PDF][PDF] Improved performance of Brutian pine wood via impregnation with nanoclay

A Beram - BioResources, 2023 - researchgate.net
Wood is a vital substance that is naturally cellular, composite, and of botanical origin with
distinct chemical and structural properties; it is utilized all over the world (Shi et al. 2007; Qu …