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8 articles for “PET bottles”
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An Experimental Investigation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibers in the Properties of Concrete
Abstract: In India near about every year 45 million tons of solid waste is generated. The solid waste rate is increasing of 1.5 to 2% every year. In that total solid waste, Plastics contains 12.3% waste generated in which most common are the water bottles. Now the present worldwide situation, the production of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) exceeds 6.9 million tons per year. So that it is necessary to reusing of PET …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 · pp. 1063–1072 Read article
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Conversion of PET waste bottles into a useful catalyst
Abstract: Metal-organic frameworks (MOF) are composed of metal ions and organic linkers and have many application fields. Most of MOFs are synthesized by solvothermal method and in this method we mainly use DMF solvent.This paper proposed the synthesis method of MOF UiO-66 which is more eco-friendly than conventional method using harmful DMF solvent. In this method we use the PET waste bottles, which causes a lot of environmental problems in all …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Recycling of Plastic Waste Using Mini Shredder
Abstract: In the current situation, plastic use is expanding daily, leading to a significant environmental problem. Plastics can negatively affect soil organisms in a variety of ways through complex interactions. For example, it has been found that microplastics seep into the soil and change its physical makeup, which lowers the soil's ability to hold water. Particularly in India, people generate 26,000 tons of plastic waste every day which is equivalent to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 426–435 Read article
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An Investigation into the Quality of Distillate Diesel Fuel at Selected Service Stations in Freetown’s Western Area
Abstract: As a critical energy source for global transport and industry, diesel fuel quality is of paramount importance. This study evaluates and compares the quality of diesel fuel samples by analyzing key parameters: sulfur content, density, cetane index, and kinematic viscosity. The properties of diesel fuel samples from six (6) Fuel Stations of various Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are compared with National Technical specifications limits of the Sierra Leone Standards Bureau, …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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A Review on utilizing waste Polyethylene Terephthalate in composite bituminous mixes
Abstract: Rapid ascend in population growth has led to a corresponding rise in annual Polyethylene Terephthalate waste and others Polymers production. This underscores the urgent necessity to reuse discarded polymers like Polyethylene Terephthalate, Poly Vinyl Acetate, Low Density Polyethylene etc. When discarded polymers isn't recycled, it typically finds its way into landfills, contributes to oceanic garbage patches, or undergoes incineration, each of which poses distinct environmental challenges. Moreover, controlling pollution from …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 4, 2024 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Analysis of Physical Properties of Polyethylene Terephthalate Coated Aggregates used in Bituminous Concrete Mixes
Abstract: The main cause of climate change that the world has been facing for several years is burning of plastic waste in open air. To contribute to solution of this problem, an investigation was carried out with utilization of plastic waste in bituminous mixtures used in flexible pavement.With varied amounts of Polyethylene Terephthalate (0%, 6%, 6.5%, 7%, 7.5%, and 8%) of asphalt content, variousdesirable properties of aggregates required for bituminous mix …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 206–213 Read article
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Mechanical and Functional Performance of PET–Kenaf Fiber Hybrid Composites for Domestic Household Applications
Abstract: This research presents a hybrid composite of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Kenaf fibers for sustainable household applications. Polyethylene terephthalate from consumer bottles was reinforced with Kenaf fibers at volume fractions of 10–30% and composites were created through compression molding. Mechanical characterization involved tensile, flexural, impact, and hardness testing where appropriate and was standardized according to ASTM standards, while their interfacial interactions were characterized by imaging through SEM. Linear and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1482–1498 Read article
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Efficacy and Efficiency of Fingerprint Powder Derived from Natural Flowers – Development and Evaluation of Sustainable Fingerprint Powders
Abstract: Fingerprints are crucial elements in forensic investigations. Latent or invisible fingerprints are commonly recovered from the scene of crime and hence require an attention for which visualization methods are needed. Conventional methods are relatively expensive, which may cause harmful threats and health hazards due to presence of chemical content. This study offers a cheap and sustainable fingerprint powder sourced from natural materials. In this study the powders were prepared from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 6–17 Read article