On a score sheet for plastics, bioplastics have a medium score for combined mechanical
performance and a high score for biodegradability with respect to counterpart petroleum …

Initiatives to reduce plastic waste are currently under development worldwide. As a part of it,
the European Union and private and public organizations in several countries are designing …

Fiber‐reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs) are versatile materials with applications in
diverse fields such as transportation, construction, and electronics. With the composites …

Composites of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) have been proven to have enhanced
properties in comparison to the pure form of these polyesters. Depending on what polymer …

This article aims to accomplish research's that has been achieved recently in the scientific
community on the manufacturing monitoring and structural health monitoring (SHM) of …

The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of recycling on the mechanical properties of
Elium resin reinforced by flax fibers. A thermocompression recycling process is investigated …

Moisture accumulation and life span in a hydric setting are major concerns for natural fibers
used for the reinforcement of bio-based composites. This article discusses the effect of water …

Abstract Poly (methylhydrogen) siloxane (PMHS) was applied for hydrophobic modification
of bamboo flour (BF) at room temperature based on the dehydrogenation between hydroxyl …

Multi-component nanocomposites based on chitosan, cellulose/chitosan nanofibers, and
essential oils were developed in this study through solution casting technique. Both surface …

In general, the majority of fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPs) used in structural
applications comprise carbon, glass, and aramid fibers reinforced with epoxy resin, with the …