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134 articles for “Biodegradability”
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Flexural Properties of Vetiver Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene Composite are Affected by Processing Parameters
Abstract: Fiber reinforced polymer composites have long been influential in a variety of applications due to their great particular strength and modulus. Vetiver fiber (VF)/thermoplastic composites are an alternative material for solving the environmental pollution problem related to synthetic polymers. The benefits of natural fibers (such as coir, jute, vetiver, calotropis gigantea, flax, hemp, kenaf, etc.) over traditional reinforcing fibers (glass and carbon fiber) are their easy obtainability, renewability, non-corrosive nature, …
Published in International Journal of Composite Materials and Matrices · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Environment Friendly, Exterior Grade Resin Adhesive from Phenol-Animal Glue Formaldehyde (PGF)
Abstract: Phenoplast and aminoplast based resins are the important adhesive for the manufacturing of marine grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such as tannin, CNSL (cardanol), lignin soya etc. are used as partial substitution of phenol. This paper presents the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Manufacturing of BWP-Grade Plywood from Resin Adhesive Using Animal Protein (Glue) by Partial Replacement of Phenol
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents the development of plyboard using phenol–glue–formaldehyde (PGF) resin and their basic mechanical properties. Phenoplast and aminoplast-based resins is the important adhesive for the manufacturing of boiling water proof (BWP) grade, shuttering and moisture resistance plywood. Environmental concerns and higher cost of petroleum-based resins have resulted in the development of technologies to replace phenol partially by biomaterials for the manufacturing of resin adhesive. Natural bio-based materials such …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of Tamarind Seed Polysaccharides Being Used as a Biopolymer in Modern Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) obtained from the seed of Tamarindus indica tree. It possesses different properties like high viscosity, broad pH tolerance, biocompatibility, mucoadhesive nature. It is used as thickener, stabilizer, gelling agent in food and pharmaceutical industries and Gums are widely used natural materials for conventional and novel dosage forms. The objective of present investigation was to search for a cheap and effective natural polymer that can be used …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Mechanical Behaviour of Natural Reinforced Polymer Composites with Hybrid Additives
Abstract: The implementation of natural fibres is the fast approaching ‘green’ economy based materials that are used in polymer matrix composites that are intended to replace the conventional synthetic polymer composites. Being plenteous fundamentally, natural fibres have been existed the primary form of natural resources for centuries. Considering that mechanical properties of composites are strongly influenced by the quality of the fibre/matrix interface and with eco-friendly properties like excellent energy absorption, …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Innovative Value Chain Development of Modified Starch for a Sustainable Environment: A Review
Abstract: Granular structure of starch is widely utilized in a variety of applications due to its universal abundance, relatively low cost, and ability to impart a broad range of functional properties to their products. However, most starches in their native form have limitations that make them less than ideal for the diversity of desired applications. For this reason, most of the starch utilized as a food or industrial ingredient is first …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–32 Read article
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SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERISATION OF NATURAL FIBRE REINFORCED EPOXY COMPOSITES BASED ON SESAME OIL
Abstract: ABSTRACT Epoxy sheet and its composites were obtained by epoxidised resin and coir fibres respectively. Epoxidisedresin were prepared by condensing sesame oil using hydrogen peroxide and glacial acetic acid as catalyst. The resin was characterisedby spectral studies such as FT-IR and Solvent Absorptivity Percentage of Epoxy Resin and its Composites.The epoxy composites have higher solvent absorptivity percentage in the solvents when compared to that of epoxy resin. The epoxy composites …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–40 Read article
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Castor Oil: A Sustainable and Natural Source of Raw Material for Polyurethane Foam Synthesis
Abstract: ABSTRACTUtilization of castor oil and its derivatives as a raw material for polyurethane synthesis is gaining more attention now a days. Castor oil has the unique structural property in terms of inherent presence of hydroxyl groups in its structure, which impart the natural functionality in the castor oil. Castor oil can be utilized for manufacturing polyurethane due to its inherent structural beauty in terms of presence of OH groups in …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–30 Read article
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Modification of Poly Vinyl alcohol by Grafting and Appropriate Blending for Higher Stability and Biomedical field Application
Abstract: PVA is a one of the most important vinyl polymer which is widely used in industrial applications. PVA polymer has excellent adhesive property, solubility in water and it is biodegradable. But when it is modified by appropriate crosslinking or grafting or blending techniques then its physical as well as stability is altered. When polymer is modified by blending with other materials then its degradability decreases but thermal stability increases. In …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–33 Read article
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Photon assisted Bio Nanopolymers for applications of drug delivery, diagnosis & would healing
Abstract: Biopolymers are valuable complex materials. They attract attentions of many scientists, engineers, and medical professionals’ for application research. The focus of this research is a base line assessment of valuable Nanosized biopolymers, Chitosan. As ordinary polymers, nano sized biopolymers are visualized as natural and synthetic polymers. Hence, systematic descriptions of nanosized biopolymers, the synthesis methods, characterization methods, and biomedical application will be presented. In this regard, the photon activated green …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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A Literature Review on the Mechanical Properties of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: The usage of composite materials and environmental contamination, as well as the utilization of renewable and biodegradable resources, are closely intertwined in today's rapidly developing world. An environmental researcher is hunting for sustainable materials. The forms and sizes of both natural and synthetic fibers are diverse. Researchers, engineers, and scientists have recently become interested in natural fibers as an alternative reinforcement for fiber-reinforced polymer composites. They are used to replace …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Gum Rosin: Manufacturing, Applications, Market Scenario and Opportunities
Abstract: A review about gum rosin and its derivatives has been compiled. Rosin, also known as colophony, is a naturally occurring, abundantly available, biodegradable, cheap and non-toxic raw material. It can be easily modified to obtain industrially useful products. Gum Rosin and its derivatives are widely used in numerous industrial applications such as resins, monomers, intermediates, curing agents, emulsifiers, medicines, tablets, energy drinks, biocides etc. Other industrial usage are in rubber …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Experimental Analysis and Effect of Fiber Surface Modifications on the Properties of Plant-Drive Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
Abstract: Global challenges of today center on ways to combat global warming while reducing the rate at which fossil fuels are depleted through the use of environmentally friendly, biodegradable products. This work envisions the use of vetiver fiber (VF) as a reinforcement material in composite material construction, since the scientific literature advocates alternative materials for plastics. Based on the fiber composition of the fibers, the effects of various chemical treatments on …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 46–57 Read article
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Systematic literature Review of PLA-Magnesium Composite Material for Fused Deposition Modelling for Biomedical Applications
Abstract: Magnesium is one of most liberally available metal in nature forming about 2% of earth’s crust. Polylactic acid or Polylactide is a bioplastic. Magnesium-Polylactide composites are a promising new form of biodegradable materials with established good mechanical properties. Our critical survey of research papers helped us to compile information about fabrication and treatment of this composite material using various techniques and methodologies to understand prospects for future research for FDM …
Published in International Journal of Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–4 Read article