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189 articles for “Waste polymer”
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Review of Nanoparticle Synthesis from Coconut Waste and Their Applications
Abstract: According to the literature survey, the creation of nanoparticles from biodegradable wastes is a method for lowering and recycling the amount of garbage that harms our ecosystem. In the instance of the coconut fruit, the interior white pulp and its water are consumed or used in the production of various products, such as coconut oil, while the entire shell fiber is discarded as waste. Coconut shell extract has been shown …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 25, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 20–23 Read article
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Development of an Environmentally Friendly Bioplastic Film Derived from Water Hyacinth
Abstract: The water hyacinth, an invasive aquatic plant negatively impacting ecosystems, serves as a promising source for raw materials in the production of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC)-based bioplastics due to its high cellulose concentration. This initiative not only mitigates water hyacinth pollution in natural water resources but also contributes to the reduction of plastic waste through the creation of biodegradable CMC bioplastic films. The cellulose extraction from water hyacinth precedes the synthesis of …
Published in International Journal of Toxins and Toxics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Workability of Concrete Using Recycled PET Bottle Fiber Reinforced Concrete (PFRC)
Abstract: This article presents an experimental investigation of PolyEthylene Terephthalate (PET) fibrereinforced concrete. Fiber-reinforced concrete reflects the upcoming trend to apply crack-resistant concrete more effectively. For example, PolyEthylene Terephthalate (PET) is a polyester polymer obtained from recyclable bottles; it has been widely used in the production of fibers for obtaining products based on the cement with improved properties. Therefore, fibers with lengths of 10 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm and …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Properties and Recent Progress in Oxide-Based Thermoelectric Materials
Abstract: Advanced thermoelectric materials that can be used efficiently for energy conversion have received significant research interest for the last decade because of the mounting demand for sustainable and eco-friendly energy technologies. The main advantage of thermoelectric materials is their capability to directly convert the waste heat into electrical energy which makes them highly promising for the recovery of waste heat from industrial processes, automotive systems and power generation applications. Oxide-based …
Published in International Journal of Energy and Thermal Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Studies on Effect of Various Curing Methods in Glass Fibre Reinforced Geopolymer Concrete with 12 Molarity Alkaline Solutions
Abstract: Due to the increasing environmental impacts associated with ordinary Portland cement, need to develop alternative binders to make concrete, is steadily increasing. Geopolymer concrete is the result of the reaction of materials containing Alumino-silicate with concentrated alkaline solution to produce an inorganic polymer binder. Alkaline solutions used were Sodium Hydroxide and Sodium Silicate. This paper presents results of an experimental study on the compressive strength, flexural strength and split tensile …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Emulsion Paint Binder from a Copolymer Composite of Dimethylol Urea/Polystyrene
Abstract: AbstractIn our desire to reduce formaldehyde emission from urea formaldehyde resin (UF), dimethylol urea (DMU) was synthesized. Liquid polystyrene (PS) obtained from waste PS material was copolymerized by blending with the DMU at varying concentrations (10–70%). Infrared spectra infers a reactive blending between DMU and PS, while some physical property tests carried out reveals reduction in moisture uptake, rigidity and further reduction in formaldehyde emission among the favorable changes in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Evaluation of CI Engine Performance and Emissions Using WB10CNT90: A CNT-Reinforced Biodiesel Blend Approach and its Marketing Prospects for sustainable fuel Commercialization
Abstract: The experimental and analytical evaluation of the WB10CNT90 blend—a combination of 10% waste biodiesel derived from Madhuca longifolia, 90% conventional diesel, and 100 ppm Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs)—demonstrates its potential as an efficient and eco-friendly alternative to conventional diesel. The Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) of the engine increased by approximately 15%, indicating enhanced energy conversion efficiency during combustion. Simultaneously, the Brake Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC) showed a reduction of nearly …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 741–759 Read article
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Materials for Food Packaging, Including a Focus on Biopolymers: Properties and Applications
Abstract: The extensive usage of traditional plastics that are derived from petroleum is a major contribution to environmental deterioration because it is believed that these plastics will linger in the environment after being thrown away for hundreds of years beyond that time. There is a growing trend in today's society to promote the use of bioplastics as an option that is less harmful to the environment than polymers that are derived …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 81–90 Read article
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Thermal Degradation Kinetics and Activation Energy of Recycled High-Density Polyethylene/Fly Ash Composites at Varying Filler Loadings
Abstract: The ever-increasing plastic waste and coal fly ash are a serious environmental problem, which have to be addressed with effective recycling methods that transform plastic waste and coal fly ash into high value-added composites of good thermal properties. Although the use of recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is an area of interest, the effect of fly ash reinforcement on thermal degradation kinetics and activation energy is still poorly characterized, and a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article