Mechanical, morphological, and tribological characterization of novel walnut shell-reinforced polylactic acid-based biocomposites and prediction based on artificial …

SK Mishra, S Dahiya, B Gangil, L Ranakoti… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Biocomposites are now being viewed as an almost perfect alternative to conventional
nonbiodegradable polymers. In addition, the use of natural fillers further augments the value …

[HTML][HTML] Upcycling of Ligno-Cellulosic Nutshells Waste Biomass in Biodegradable Plastic-based Biocomposites Uses-A Comprehensive Review

DC McNeill, AK Pal, D Nath, A Rodriguez-Uribe… - Composites Part C …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biomass and agricultural wastes have increased exponentially and are significant concerns
resulting in further environmental and societal issues through the accumulation and burning …

More than just a beer–Brewers' spent grain, spent hops, and spent yeast as potential functional fillers for polymer composites

A Hejna, M Barczewski, P Kosmela, J Aniśko, J Szulc… - Waste Management, 2024 - Elsevier
Beer is among the most popular beverages in the world, with the production distributed
uniformly between the biggest continents, so the utilization of brewing by-products is …

Soil burial degradation of chemically compatibilized poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/thermoplastic starch/poly (ε-caprolactone)/cellulose biocomposites

A Hejna, M Barczewski, P Kosmela… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Developing bio-blends and biocomposites has become a widespread strategy to combat
plastic pollution in line with sustainability principles and decarbonization necessities …

The impact of isocyanate index and filler functionalities on the performance of flexible foamed polyurethane/ground tire rubber composites

A Olszewski, P Kosmela, A Piasecki, M Barczewski… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The structure and performance of polyurethane (PU) foams are strongly driven by the
stoichiometry of the polyaddition reaction, quantitatively described by the isocyanate index. It …

[HTML][HTML] Oil Plant Pomace as a Raw Material in Technology of Sustainable Thermoplastic Polymer Composites

K Lipska, I Betlej, K Rybak, M Nowacka, P Boruszewski - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The design of composites offers extensive opportunities for controlling parameters and
utilizing diverse materials, including those sourced from recycling or waste streams. In this …

Mater-Bi/Brewers' Spent Grain Biocomposites—Novel approach to plant-based waste filler treatment by highly efficient thermomechanical and chemical methods

A Hejna, M Barczewski, P Kosmela, O Mysiukiewicz… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Thermoplastic starch (TPS) is a homogenous material prepared from native starch and water
or other plasticizers subjected to mixing at a temperature exceeding starch gelatinization …

Compatibility of Sustainable Mater-Bi/poly (ε-caprolactone)/cellulose Biocomposites as a Function of Filler Modification

A Hejna, M Barczewski, P Kosmela, O Mysiukiewicz… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite their popularity and multiplicity of applications, wood–polymer composites (WPCs)
still have to overcome particular issues related to their processing and properties. The main …

[PDF][PDF] Study on biodegradable materials from thermoplastic starch with the addition of nuts shell.

T Żelaziński, A Ekielski, K Durczak, M Morawska - 2023 - api.inmateh.eu
The paper presents the results of research on film biocomposites made of thermoplastic
starch (TPS) and various types of nut shells. The research involved the use of thermally …

Drilling parameter optimisation for three-dimensional prints of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

NK Gupta, S Bhatt, PK Rakesh - Engineering Research Express, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Over the past decade, additive manufacturing has transformed the industry, leading to a
range of innovative products. In this study, the acrylonitrile butadiene styrene specimen was …