Biocomposites of epoxidized natural rubber/poly (lactic acid) modified with natural fillers (Part I)

A Masek, S Cichosz, M Piotrowska - International Journal of Molecular …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The study aimed to prepare sustainable and degradable elastic blends of epoxidized natural
rubber (ENR) with poly (lactic acid)(PLA) that were reinforced with flax fiber (FF) and …

Influence of the silica specific surface area and ionic liquids on the curing characteristics and performance of styrene–butadiene rubber composites

A Sowińska-Baranowska, M Maciejewska - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
In this work, we present the effect of silica's specific surface area (180 m2· g− 1 and 380 m2·
g− 1, respectively) on the crosslinking of styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR) composites, as …

Effects of basalt and carbon fillers on fire hazard, thermal, and mechanical properties of EPDM rubber composites

P Rybiński, B Syrek, A Marzec, B Szadkowski… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Due to growing restrictions on the use of halogenated flame retardant compounds, there is
great research interest in the development of fillers that do not emit toxic compounds during …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of the lignocellulosic filler on the reduction of fire hazard of styrene-butadiene rubber composites, including the reduction of smoke, PCDD/F, PAH …

P Rybiński, UZ Mirkhodjaev, W Żukowski, D Bradło… - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon black commonly found in elastomeric composites is the main precursor of smoke
formed during thermal decomposition and combustion of these materials. It has been proven …

Empirically distinguished anti-aging behaviour of quercetin physically and chemically supported on cellulose carrier: In-situ examination for ethylene-norbornene …

S Cichosz, M Pęśko, A Masek - Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of this research was to empirically assess the difference in the anti-aging
behaviour of the quercetin@ cellulose system created by physical and chemical interactions …

Polymer composites with advanced pigments: enhancing properties and applications

KS Randhawa - Pigment & Resin Technology, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to explore the synthesis, characteristics and utilization of polymer
composites integrated with cutting-edge pigments. Design/methodology/approach The …

Influence of thermal decomposition of wood and wood-based materials on the state of the atmospheric air. Emissions of toxic compounds and greenhouse gases

P Rybiński, B Syrek, M Szwed, D Bradło, W Żukowski… - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper presents the energy characteristics of wood and wood-based materials in the
form of commercially available pellets, furniture board (MDF) and OSB. Toxicometric indices …

Influence of a natural plant antioxidant on the ageing process of ethylene-norbornene copolymer (Topas)

A Masek, A Plota - International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the field of polymer technology, a variety of mainly synthetic additives are used to stabilize
the materials during processing. However, natural compounds of plant origin can be a green …

Plant-origin stabilizer as an alternative of natural additive to polymers used in packaging materials

A Plota, A Masek - International journal of molecular sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
Over the past 25 years, cannabis plants have gained major popularity in the research
community. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant capacity and stabilization efficiency …

Anti-Oxidative Activity of Alcohol-Water Extracts from Field Horsetail (Equisteum arvense) in Elastomer Vulcanizates Subjected to Accelerated Aging Processes

M Masłowski, J Miedzianowska, A Czylkowska… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The article aimed to highlight the antioxidant potential of natural extracts obtained from
Equisteum arvense in elastomer vulcanizatec made of natural rubber. Horsetail extracts …