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    Improved Thermal stability of Boron treated Coir MDF boards

    By Sooraj R Menon, Rejeesh C. R.

    Abstract: Coir fibre a biodegradable natural fibre extracted from the husk of the coconut (Cocos Nucifera L.), traditionally used for manufacturing ropes, carpets or mattresses is now being used for manufacturing composite panel boards and could extensively substitute for wood and engineered wood products whose applications ranges from packaging to construction materials. Coir composite panel board samples were chemically treated with preservative solutions carrying combinations of Borax and Boric Acid with …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 33–40 Read article

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    Effect of Softening Agents in the Thermal and Morphological Properties of Starch Based Bioplastics

    By Rejeesh C. R.

    Abstract: Plasticization of starch with 1,2,3-trihydroxy-propane (glycerol) as a softening agent (plasticiser) can replace the starch-starch bonds to starch-massive glycerol bonds, which offers stability, improved physicochemical and functional properties of starch. This study is an investigation on the thermal and morphological properties of bio plastic samples made of starch with varying plasticiser contents (8, 6.5, 5, 3.5 and 2 ml) and are evaluated by methods like thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), differential scanning …

    Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–24 Read article

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    Impact of Using Liquefied Natural Gas for Transportation in the City of Cochin: A Review

    By Rejeesh C. R., Anoob Jose, Chinmayakrishan G

    Abstract: AbstractLiquefied natural gas (LNG) is considered as a clean and safe fuel when compared to diesel with an estimated 12% reduction in total carbon intensity (gCO2e/MJ) and thereby its utilisation, replacing conventional fossil fuels in the transportation sector offers a promising potential for reducing environmental pollution. Even though CNG based commercial vehicles are not uncommon in several parts of India, the city of Cochin in Kerala has a distinctive advantage …

    Published in Journal of Alternate Energy Sources & Technologies · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–35 Read article

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