Graphene and its derivatives have been confirmed to be among the best fillers for rubber
due to their excellent properties, such as high mechanical strength, improved interface …

Plastics have become ubiquitous and indispensable in our daily lives since their invention at
the beginning of the 20th century. As a result, millions of tonnes of plastic waste are …

This research developed a bio-based polymer composite using polylactic acid (PLA) and
agro-industrial residues from coffee by-products (without chemical modification and the use …

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have emerged as versatile materials with unique
properties, allowing for easy processing and recyclability. This study explores TPE …

Nanoclays (layered silicates) have been applied as effective reinforcements for range of
natural and synthetic polymeric matrices. Recent research has turned toward design and …

The single-use personal protective equipment such as latex gloves causes severe pollution
and resource waste. It is still a challenge to degrade waste vulcanized diene-based rubbers …

Castor oil (CO) derived thermoset polyurethanes are usually limited by their poor
mechanical properties and the difficulty in removing or recycling because of the aliphatic or …

Synthetic rubbers and elastomers are used extensively in different industries today, and
more than 11.8 million tons are consumed annually. Butadiene rubber (BR) is the second …

Excessive plastic consumption can pose potential risks to the human respiratory and
circulatory systems, leading to various diseases. Therefore, the sensitive detection of …

This study explores the development of non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) composites
incorporating bio-based soybean oil and TiO2 nanoparticles (TNPs) with enhanced …