Poly (butylene succinate)(PBS): Materials, processing, and industrial applications

M Barletta, C Aversa, M Ayyoob, A Gisario… - Progress in Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
The development of biodegradable and compostable materials as alternative to fossil-based
plastics is today of paramount importance. Polybutylene succinate (PBS) is a class of …

[HTML][HTML] Surface functionalization–The way for advanced applications of smart materials

K Wieszczycka, K Staszak, MJ Woźniak-Budych… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2021 - Elsevier
This review presents the latest innovations and trends in the field of surface functionalization
of various nanomaterials. The most recent protocols of smart materials fabrication as well as …

Challenges and opportunities in the management of electronic waste and its impact on human health and environment

ST Ghulam, H Abushammala - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Electronic waste (e-waste) is the fastest-growing class of waste because of the remarkable
demand for various electronic gadgets such as mobiles and laptops. Moreover, its improper …

On the conversion of paper waste and rejects into high-value materials and energy

H Abushammala, MA Masood, ST Ghulam, J Mao - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The pulp and paper industry (PPI) is a major contributor to the global economy, but it also
poses a challenge for waste disposal, as it generates large amounts of several waste …

Nanocellulose-based thermoplastic polyurethane biocomposites with shape memory effect

M Gorbunova, L Grunin, RH Morris… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
In 2020, we published a review on the study of semi-crystalline thermoplastic polyurethane
elastomers and composites based on the shape memory effect. The shape recovery ability …

Review on cellulose nanocrystal-reinforced polymer nanocomposites: Processing, properties, and rheology

HJ Kim, JH Jeong, YH Choi, Y Eom - Korea-Australia Rheology Journal, 2021 - Springer
The use of nanocomposites is regarded as a promising strategy to significantly improve the
overall performance of polymeric materials using a minimal amount of additives. Recently …

Bamboo fiber based cellulose nanocrystals/poly (Lactic acid)/poly (butylene succinate) nanocomposites: Morphological, mechanical and thermal properties

M Rasheed, M Jawaid, B Parveez - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this work was to investigate the effect of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) from
bamboo fiber on the properties of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)/poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) …

Waste iron filings to improve the mechanical and electrical properties of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy (GFRE) composites

H Abushammala, J Mao - Journal of Composites Science, 2023 - mdpi.com
Several studies have been conducted to improve the mechanical and other value-added
properties of glass fiber-reinforced epoxy (GFRE) composites by the addition of different …

Multiple noncovalent interactions tailored crystallization and performance reinforcement mechanisms of Biopolyester Composites with functional Cellulose …

L Yan, G Lu, SYH Abdalkarim, L Wang, Z Chen… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The slow crystallization and weak mechanical features of poly (butylene adipate-co-
terephthalate)(PBAT) have become a severe industrial problem in food packaging. Inspired …

Preparation and properties of rapidly plasticized poly (butylene succinate)/mechanically activated cassava starch biocomposite

Y Li, Z Li, S Sheng, Y Li, JR Zhong, J Tan, YF Zhang - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Overcoming limitations of poly (butylene succinate)(PBS) and enabling non-toxic, rapid
production could lay the foundation for expanding applications in various fields. In this work …