This study is the first to use date palm surface fibers, an underutilized waste, to develop
thermoplastic insulation composites. The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of …

Some of the major challenges of the twenty-first century include the continued increase in
energy consumption and environmental pollution. One approach to overcoming these …

The environmentally hazardous waste of the poultry industry was eliminated by recycling the
chicken feather fibers (CFF) with metal oxides to make useful composites by mixing them …

Polyurethanes are renowned for their incredible versatility. They are available in various
forms, such as foams, thermoplastics, elastomers, and paints. These polymers are …

Biomass-modified polyurethane (PU) foam materials are vital to promote the sustainable
development, but the balance between their mechanical strength and thermal insulating …

Seawater contamination draws concerns due to its effect on the environment and living
beings, where oil spillages are highlighted due to their severe impact. Conventional …

This study investigates the confined foaming mechanisms and passive cooling performance
of Micro-/Nano-Layered (MNL) film/foam alternating structures. These structures consist of …

Cellulose-based materials find extensive applications in sound absorption due to their high
porosity, biodegradability, and cost-effectiveness. However, these materials also suffer from …

Current state-of-the-art commercial polymer thermal insulation foam exhibits a thermal
conductivity of 24 mW⸳ m− 1⸳ K− 1 (equivalently thermal resistivity of R-6/in.), similar to that …

While plastic and e-waste dominate public discourse, municipal waste, particularly bulky
wastes pose a significant challenge due to their large-scale generation aligning with the …