Recent analytical techniques, and potential eco-toxicological impacts of textile fibrous microplastics (FMPs) and associated contaminates: A review

S Yadav, N Kataria, P Khyalia, PK Rose, S Mukherjee… - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Despite of our growing understanding of microplastic's implications, research on the effects
of fibrous microplastic (FMPs) on the environment is still in its infancy. Some scientists have …

[HTML][HTML] Hygrothermal ageing of composite structures. Part 1: technical review

P Aceti, L Carminati, P Bettini, G Sala - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this work is to review the literature of hygrothermal ageing in composite
structures, focusing on the effects of moisture absorption on mechanical properties, damage …

An overview of natural fiber composites for marine applications

O El Hawary, L Boccarusso, MP Ansell… - Journal of Marine …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Environmental emergency awareness has been gaining momentum in recent years in the
composite manufacturing industry, with a new generation of composite materials minimizing …

Circular and lower impact mussel and seaweed aquaculture by a shift towards bio‐based ropes

L Arantzamendi, M Andrés, OC Basurko… - Reviews in …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Worldwide, current mussel and seaweed aquaculture practices contribute to the increase of
fossil fuel‐based plastic gears at sea, leading to marine litter and microplastics generation …

The ecotoxicological consequences of microplastics and co-contaminants in aquatic organisms: a mini-review

FR Khan, AI Catarino, NJ Clark - Emerging topics in life …, 2022 - portlandpress.com
Microplastics (MPs,< 5 mm in size) are a grave environmental concern. They are a
ubiquitous persistent pollutant group that has reached into all parts of the environment …

[HTML][HTML] Hygrothermal ageing of composite structures. Part 2: Mitigation techniques, detection and removal

P Aceti, L Carminati, P Bettini, G Sala - Composite Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The first section of this work is dedicated to the exposure of possible methodologies and
solutions that can be implemented to face hygrothermal ageing effects, avoiding reduction of …

[HTML][HTML] Recycling and ecotoxicity of flax/PLA composites: Influence of seawater aging

P Davies, M Le Gall, Z Niu, AI Catarino… - Composites Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
Poly (lactic acid) is finding increasing applications as it is a bio-sourced compostable
thermoplastic. Its properties can be improved by adding flax fibres, which are also …

Creep behaviour of eco-friendly sandwich composite materials under hygrothermal conditions

B Sala, P Watjanatepin, H Zarafshani… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
This work describes a new class of sandwich panels made of hemp fibre composites and
eco-friendly core materials (balsa, paper honeycomb and recycled polyethylene …

Green Composites for maritime engineering: A Review

V Crupi, G Epasto, F Napolitano, G Palomba… - Journal of Marine …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Green composites have gained increasing attention in recent years as a sustainable
alternative to traditional materials used in marine structures. These composites are made …

[HTML][HTML] Degradation of plastic materials in the marine environment: A mussel farm as a case study for the development of alternative mussel nets

M Baini, MC Fossi, F Degli Innocenti… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Currently, mussel farming uses of traditional plastic nets that accumulate on beaches and on
the seabed in the event of breakage and accidental dispersion, contributing to the marine …