Microplastics in agroecosystems-impacts on ecosystem functions and food chain
This work reviews microplastic's impact on agroecosystem components and possible effects
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
on the food chain. Microplastics are sized< 5 µm, made up of diverse chemical constituents …
[HTML][HTML] Microplastic burden in Africa: a review of occurrence, impacts, and sustainability potential of bioplastics
Although the use of plastics varies across different regions, Africa is ranked second after
Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover …
Asia as an indiscernible consumer of plastics that break down into microplastic. Moreover …
[HTML][HTML] Waste office paper filled polylactic acid composite filaments for 3D printing
Y Tao, M Liu, W Han, P Li - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Developing 3D printable waste paper based biocomposites is a potentially greener
alternative to traditional waste paper recycling methods. In this paper, waste office paper …
alternative to traditional waste paper recycling methods. In this paper, waste office paper …
[HTML][HTML] Preparation and properties of cellulose nanocrystals-reinforced Poly (lactic acid) composite filaments for 3D printing applications
In this work, the composite filaments containing different cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) were
successfully fabricated by using a single screw extruder and used to 3D print. The influence …
successfully fabricated by using a single screw extruder and used to 3D print. The influence …
A review on Borassus flabellifer lignocellulose fiber reinforced polymer composites
Natural fiber composites play an important role for developing high performance
engineering materials due to its facile availability, recyclability and eco-friendly nature …
engineering materials due to its facile availability, recyclability and eco-friendly nature …
Electrospun poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)/polyethylene oxide (PEO) microfibers reinforced with ZnO nanocrystals for antibacterial and antibiofilm …
Biocompatible and biodegradable polymers are extensively used in designing wound
dressing materials. The present investigation deals with the preparation of a unique blend of …
dressing materials. The present investigation deals with the preparation of a unique blend of …
Characterization of starch biofilm reinforced with cellulose microfibers isolated from Musa Saba' midrib residue and its application as an active packaging film
DNA Wahab, MBM Siddique, JJ Chew… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Two main disadvantages of starch‐based biofilms are their low mechanical strength and
high hydrophobicity. This work investigated incorporation of cellulose microfibers (CMF) with …
high hydrophobicity. This work investigated incorporation of cellulose microfibers (CMF) with …
A review on Lantana camara lignocellulose fiber-reinforced polymer composites
Concerns about renewable energy and the environment are driving the development of high-
performance manufactured products made from natural resources around the world. Natural …
performance manufactured products made from natural resources around the world. Natural …
Bio-treatment of poplar via amino acid for interface control in biocomposites
Advanced biocomposites reinforced by abundant biomass-derived fillers can add a revenue
stream to enhance the economic viability of biofuel production chains and the energy …
stream to enhance the economic viability of biofuel production chains and the energy …
Enhancing the Crystallization Kinetics and Mechanical Properties of Poly (lactic acid) Blends for 3D Printing Application
3D printing of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) blends has been attempted to resolve issues such as
inherent brittleness and slow crystallization rate of PLA. However, a persistent challenge …
inherent brittleness and slow crystallization rate of PLA. However, a persistent challenge …