[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the effects of pineapple fiber, potato waste filler, surface treatment, and fiber length on the mechanical properties of polyethylene composites for …

SK Ramakrishnan, K Vijayananth, A Arivendan… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the development of a biocompatible polyethylene composite
incorporating natural fiber (pineapple fiber) and potato waste filler for potential use in …

Extraction of microcrystalline cellulose from Ficus benghalensis leaf and its characterization

S Narayanaperumal, D Divakaran… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a crucial component in various industries, including
pharmaceuticals, culinary, and cosmetics. The growing demand for MCC has spurred …

[HTML][HTML] Isolation and characterization of biomass waste based bioplasticizer from Eucalyptus leaf: A suitability analysis of biofiller for polymeric composites

I Suyambulingam, S Narayanaperumal, F Gapsari… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plasticizers improve polymeric materials' properties and processability as additives.
Currently, a variety of liquid synthetic plasticizers derived from fossil fuels are available. The …

Characterization of Calotropis gigantiea plant leaves biomass-based bioplasticizers for biofilm applications

SS Chandraraj, I Suyambulingam, N Edayadulla… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The present surge in environmental consciousness has pushed for the use of biodegradable
plasticizers, which are sustainable and abundant in plant resources. As a result of their …

Effect of moringa filler powder in Eichhornia crassipes fibre-reinforced polymer composites: advancement in mechanical properties and environmental sustainability

A Arivendan, S Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, X Chen… - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
This study aims to investigate the mechanical, thermal, morphological, and characterization
properties of a polymer composite composed of water hyacinth plant fibres. In order to …

Optimizing polylactic acid: synthesis, properties, and regulatory strategies for food packaging applications

P Sun, K Liu, C Dong, L Yan, H Zhu, M Fang… - Frontiers of Chemical …, 2025 - Springer
Polylactic acid, a biodegradable polymer derived from renewable resources, is increasingly
used in food packaging due to its transparency, renewability, and food safety. However, its …

Synthesis and characterization of Borassus flabellifer flower waste-generated cellulose fillers reinforced PMC composites for lightweight applications

K Karthik, R Velumayil, SN Perumal, EP Venkatesan… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The development of eco-friendly materials is a challenging one in the research field. Natural
fibers are more accessible, biodegradable, inexpensive, and less dense. They offer fewer …

Cellulose extraction from red sage fiber, Prosopis Juliflora fiber, vegetable waste filler: Applications in PLA based bio composites

SK Ramakrishnan, A Arivendan… - International Journal of …, 2025 - Elsevier
In this research, two natural fibers Red Sage Fiber (RSF) and Prosopis Juliflora Fiber (PJF)
were extracted using water retting process and chemically treated for improving the …

Pedalium murex plant-based bioplasticizer reinforced polylactic acid films: A promising approach for biodegradable fruit packaging applications

NP Sunesh, I Suyambulingam, D Divakaran… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The most likely materials for use in packaging are plastics. A lot of synthetic polymers are
harming the environment. A plasticizer is required for all polymers to improve their …

Comprehensive characterization of bioplasticizer from the Murraya koenigii leaves: From biomass to biomaterial for polymer composite applications

SS Begum, D Divakaran, I Suyambulingam… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The world is moving toward sustainable products in almost all fields. As non-renewable
resources are used and getting exhausted, the search for renewable, greener, and …