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87 articles for “Waste stabilization”
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Wettability and Physiothermal Analysis of Silver-Reinforced Eggshell-Derived Hydroxyapatite Based Biocomposite
Abstract: Hydroxyapatite (HAp), a biocompatible ceramic material, has garnered significant interest in medical applications due to its natural bone type replica. The current study investigates the physical, wettability, and thermal properties of a novel HAp derived from eggshell waste and reinforced with silver nanoparticles at 0.0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.5 weight % concentration using chemical precipitation method and termed as HAP0.0Ag, HAP0.1Ag, HAP0.2Ag and HAP0.5Ag respectively. As observed, the Fourier transform …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 300–314 Read article
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Effect of Red Mud Loading on the Thermal and Mechanical Performance of Polypropylene Composites
Abstract: Waste red mud (RM) serves as a low-cost and sustainable filler material in a polypropylene (PP) matrix. This study investigate the effects of different red mud contents on the dynamic mechanical and thermal properties of polypropylene-red mud (RM-PP) composites where red mud levels range from 0% to 40% (based on weight percentage). Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) was conducted for verifying the presence of both polypropylene and red mud in …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 161–169 Read article
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Exploration of Copper Oxide PVA/PEG Paraffin Polymer Composites for Enhanced Thermal Performance of Nano-Enhanced Phase Change Materials and Their Environmental Impact
Abstract: This study investigates the synthesis, characterization, and application of copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles integrated into polymer-based paraffin wax composites for advanced thermal management applications. CuO nanoparticles were synthesized using a wet chemical approach and characterized through X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS), confirming their crystalline structure, morphology, and nanoscale size distribution. The synthesized nanoparticles were incorporated into polymer-supported phase change …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 156–173 Read article
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A Review of IoT-enabled Smart Street Light Power Management Systems: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: In the contemporary world, people expect all their demands to be satisfied. To address this human desire, scientific and technological developments are accelerating. One important factor in the quick development of technology is the Internet of Things (IoT). The goal of smart led street lighting systems is to create and implement cutting-edge IOT developments for energy-saving street lighting. Automation of street lighting is the best way to reduce electrical power …
Published in International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Corn Husk Fiber–Reinforced PLA Biocomposites: Mechanical, Thermal, and Biodegradation Performance
Abstract: The increasing environmental burden caused by conventional petroleum-based plastics has driven significant interest in the development of sustainable polymer composites reinforced with renewable natural fibers. In the present work, corn husk fiber (CHF), an agricultural waste by-product, was utilized as a reinforcing phase in a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to fabricate eco-friendly biocomposites. Composite samples with varying fiber loadings (0–40 wt.%) were produced through twin-screw melt blending followed by compression …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 312–327 Read article
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Utilization of Whey in Functional Dairy Beverages: Nutritional, Technological, and Industrial Perspectives
Abstract: The dairy industry plays a vital role in global nutrition and the economy, producing a wide range of products that contribute significantly to human health. Among its by-products, whey is generated in large quantities during cheese and paneer production and has traditionally been considered a waste material, posing environmental challenges due to its high biochemical oxygen demand. However, in recent years, whey has gained considerable attention as a valuable resource …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Red Earth Development of a Soil-Based Composite Using Bagasse Ash and Lime: Effects on Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Red Earth
Abstract: The concept of sustainable soil composites (SSC) emerges through blending red earth with bagasse ash (BA) and hydrated lime to enhance geotechnical properties and enable productive reuse of agro-industrial waste. Red earth functions as the matrix, BA acts as a fine pozzolanic microfiller, and lime serves as the chemical binder. BA content ranges from 0% to 60%, with 10% identified as optimal; subsequent lime additions from 1% to 5% evaluate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1147–1158 Read article