Article
Plant Sciences
Binling Ai, Lili Zheng, Wenqi Li, Xiaoyan Zheng, Yang Yang, Dao Xiao, Jian Shi, Zhanwu Sheng
Summary: The study found that cellulose film synthesized from banana stem fibers is a promising and environmentally friendly packaging material, showing significant effects on mango preservation with high moisture vapor and gas transmission rates.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Moupriya Nag, Dibyajit Lahiri, Bandita Dutta, Gaurav Jadav, Rina Rani Ray
Summary: This study demonstrates the high degradation efficiency of the novel mesophilic bacteria strain LNDR-1 in remediation of disposable plastic bags, as well as the PET surface degrading activity of the extracellular enzymes it produces. The strain LNDR-1 is shown to have the potential to utilize used polyethylene bags as a carbon source and degrade plastic at a considerably appreciable rate.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
V. J. Binu Kumar, J. Bensam Raj, R. Karuppasamy, R. Thanigaivelan
Summary: Hybrid composites composed of neem fiber, banana fiber and epoxy resin were fabricated and the effects of fiber loading, chemical treatment and moisture absorption on the tensile strength of the composites were investigated. The results showed that fiber loading, chemical treatment, and moisture absorption significantly influenced the tensile strength of the composites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pitchanun Sinsukudomchai, Duangdao Aht-Ong, Kohsuke Honda, Suchada Chanprateep Napathorn
Summary: The aim of this study was to produce fully degradable biocomposites made of pineapple leaf fibres (PALF-MCC) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). The PALF-MCC was modified using lauroyl chloride to improve compatibility with PHB. The addition of esterified PALF-MCC laurate increased the thermal stability and mechanical properties of the biocomposites, making them suitable for the production of low-cost compostable films.
Article
Polymer Science
Vladimir Valle, Alex Dario Aguilar, Paola Yanez, Cristina E. Almeida-Naranjo, Francisco Cadena, Jeronimo Kreiker, Belen Raggiotti
Summary: Biological agents, specifically fungal colonization, cause significant damage to oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber-reinforced acrylic thermoplastic composites. The colonization is observed after continuous salt fog treatment, mainly by different species of Aspergillus spp. genus. The salt fog also promotes the growth of filamentous fungi, leading to the degradation of OPEFB fiber cell walls. As a result, the composites become fragile, with increased Young's modulus and decreased elongation at break and toughness.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Noor Afizah Rosli, Wan Hafizi Wan Ishak, Ishak Ahmad
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the degradation properties of HDPE by incorporating amorphous cellulose, which improved the soil burial degradation and tensile strength of the HDPE composite. Additionally, the wetting properties of the composite were also enhanced by the addition of amorphous cellulose.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Subashini Balakrishnan, G. L. Dharmasri Wickramasinghe, U. G. Samudrika Wijayapala
Summary: The focus of the research is on degumming and enzyme treatment of banana fiber, with an aim to explore the relationship between enzyme treatment parameters and fiber properties. The study shows that enzyme treatment and degumming significantly reduce the diameter of the fibers.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Siyao Wang, Tahira Pirzada, Wenyi Xie, Eduardo Barbieri, Oindrila Hossain, Charles H. Opperman, Lokendra Pal, Qingshan Wei, Gregory N. Parsons, Saad A. Khan
Summary: We have developed a method to integrate metal-organic frameworks (MOF) onto a fibrous banana paper (BP) substrate made from lignocellulosic biomass. The resulting BP-MOF composites exhibit uniform MOF distribution and enhanced functionalities, with minimal use of organic solvents. The composites demonstrate high surface area, mechanical strength, and antibacterial activity, making them promising for diverse applications.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Ram Singh Rana, Jayant Kumar, Yashpal Singh, Tejas Pramod Naik, Inderdeep Singh, Apurbba Kumar Sharma
Summary: The usage of natural fiber-reinforced composites can contribute to the development of sustainable products with minimal impact on the ecosystem. This study investigates the fabrication and properties of polypropylene composites reinforced with banana and bagasse fibers. The results show that banana fiber-based composites exhibit higher tensile strength, while bagasse fiber-based composites perform better in flexural properties.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gehad R. R. Mohamed, Rehab K. K. Mahmoud, Mohamed Shaban, Irene S. S. Fahim, H. M. Abd El-Salam, Hamada M. M. Mahmoud
Summary: The circular economy is a promising strategy to mitigate environmental pressure and improve resource supply in the construction sector. Developing eco-friendly thermal insulation materials based on agro-waste is a new trend towards sustainability. Banana-peel polystyrene composites show potential as innovative solutions to reduce energy and resource consumption in buildings.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Michelle Souza Oliveira, Fernanda Santos da Luz, Artur Camposo Pereira, Ulisses Oliveira Costa, Wendell Bruno Almeida Bezerra, Juliana dos Santos Carneiro da Cunha, Henry Alonso Colorado Lopera, Sergio Neves Monteiro
Summary: Fiber-reinforced composites are widely investigated and applied materials. This study fills the research gap on water-immersion-accelerated aging in fique fiber-epoxy composites, finding that water degradation leads to complex microfibril structures, plasticization of epoxy resin, and debonding of fique fiber/epoxy matrix. Evaluating material durability is of great importance for material design and application.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
A. Stalin, S. Mothilal, V. Vignesh, M. R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin
Summary: Green sustainable life and biofibers are important for achieving an eco-friendly environment and fabricating eco-friendly products. This study focuses on the effect of hybrid mats on the reinforcement of vetiver/banana fiber mat reinforced vinyl ester composites. The results show that the hybrid double-layer fiber mat composites in longitudinal direction have optimal tensile and flexural properties.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Kathiresan Sathasivam, Mas Rosemal Hakim Mas Haris, Shivkanya Fuloria, Neeraj Kumar Fuloria, Rishabha Malviya, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan
Summary: The study demonstrated that banana trunk fibers treated with stearic acid-coated calcium carbonate exhibited faster oil sorption capacity compared to fibers treated with stearic acid only. Experimental results showed that fibers treated with stearic acid alone and those coated with calcium carbonate absorbed different amounts of oil when absorbing waste engine oil.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Radha Sachan, Roli Purwar
Summary: This study focuses on the degradation behavior of PCL homopolymer and PCL-PDMS-PCL triblock copolymer films buried in soil. The results show that the degradation of the copolymer films enhances with increasing PCL chain length.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haozhang Xu, Shoufei Wang, Min Wang, Bo Ge, Guina Ren, Wenzhi Li, Limin Zhao
Summary: This study designed a superhydrophobic cotton material that degrades water-soluble pollutants under light response and selectively removes organic solvents, showing excellent cyclic degradation ability. The material's water contact angle reached 162°, allowing rapid spreading of toluene, and it maintained high degradation efficiency under actual working conditions.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Manish Kumar Lila, Kartikeya Shukla, Ujendra Kumar Komal, Inderdeep Singh
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ujendra Kumar Komal, Manish Kumar Lila, Inderdeep Singh
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Manish Kumar Lila, Ujendra Kumar Komal, Yashvir Singh, Inderdeep Singh
Summary: Increased ecological awareness and strict laws have limited the use of synthetic fibers. Engineers and researchers are now focusing on natural fibers as reinforcement in polymers to develop sustainable composites. This study extracted and characterized 'munja' fibers from Saccharum munja grass, and evaluated their physical, morphological, chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties. The results show that munja fibers have great potential as reinforcement in biocomposites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Manish Kumar Lila, Ujendra Kumar Komal, Inderdeep Singh
Summary: The thermal post-processing significantly enhances the mechanical and crystalline properties of both neat polypropylene and composite specimens. However, the increment decreases with an increase in fiber reinforcement and processing time, likely due to the poor thermal conductivity of natural fibers. Improved interfacial adhesion between fibers and matrix after exposure to elevated temperatures was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ujendra Kumar Komal, Bal Kishan Kasaudhan, Inderdeep Singh
Summary: In this experimental investigation, PLA specimens were fabricated and tested using 3D printing and injection molding techniques. The results demonstrated that the 3D-printed specimens showed superior mechanical performance, higher thermal stability, and improved stiffness compared to injection-molded specimens, thus outperforming in terms of tensile, flexural, and thermal responses.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS ENGINEERING AND PERFORMANCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Ujendra Kumar Komal, Manish Kumar Lila, Inderdeep Singh
Summary: The study shows that the pineapple fiber/poly-lactic acid biocomposites fabricated by extrusion followed by injection molding have superior performance, but their microstructural integrity is compromised. The key thermal responses are independent of the manufacturing process choice.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vivek Verma, Joy Saha, Abhishek Gautam, Kaushik Pal
Summary: This study employs a composite approach by reinforcing pure Mg with bioinert and bioactive ceramic powders to enhance its strength and reduce degradation inside the human body, making it a potential material for orthopaedic implants. The addition of reinforcement particles improves the mechanical properties and reduces the corrosion rate of Mg composites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Vivek Verma, Kaushik Pal
Summary: The study aims to assess the role of Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2 (HAp) and Zn3(PO4)2 (ZnP) bioceramics as reinforcement and coating agent for magnesium alloys. The experiment showed that the developed composites exhibited improved mechanical properties and bioactivity, indicating their potential for enhanced healing.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Ujendra Kumar Komal, Inderdeep Singh
Summary: Sustainable composite materials based on biopolymers and natural fibers have shown great potential for various applications, but the poor compatibility between natural fibers and biopolymers limits their commercialization. In this study, sustainable chemicals were used to modify the surface of pineapple leaf fibers, resulting in improved strength, crystallinity, and thermal properties. The treatment also enhanced the adhesion between fibers and matrix, and improved the strength and modulus of the biocomposites.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Kaushik Pal, Vivek Verma, Swati Singh
Summary: The present work aimed to assess the age hardening of microalloyed Mg-Zn-Mn alloy reinforced with hydroxyapatite particles for their suitability toward resorbable fixation devices. The peak-aged ZM31 sample showed the highest ultimate strength, and the aging treatment resulted in notable improvement in ductility and yield strength. However, the hemocompatibility and biodegradation of the samples need further consideration.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Mechanics
Vivek Verma, Swati Singh, Kaushik Pal
Summary: The current research investigates the microstructural, mechanical, in vitro degradation, biocompatibility, and in silico biomechanical behaviour of highly alloyed Mg-Zn-Mn-Ca quaternary system reinforced with ZnO nano-powder as candidate material for resorbable fixation devices. The addition of ZnO led to an improvement in mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Cell experiments showed good biocompatibility, except for a certain hemolysis rate. Finite element analysis demonstrated a favorable mechanical environment for peri-implant tissues at the fracture interface.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Vivek Verma, Kaushik Pal
Summary: The bidirectional stiffness grading of orthopaedic plates has been studied for internal fixation of transverse fractures in the tibia bone. The study evaluated the mechanical properties of highly porous cellular materials and investigated the effects of functional grading on mechanical stimulation. The results showed that a functionally designed plate can significantly enhance bone formation and remodeling by encouraging regular walking and exercise.
COMPOSITES PART C: OPEN ACCESS
(2022)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bhupendra Kumar Singh, Ujendra Kumar Komal, Yashpal Singh, Sukhwant Singh Banwait, Inderdeep Singh
Summary: The research focuses on banana fiber-reinforced HDPE composites fabricated using extrusion injection molding process, evaluating their mechanical properties. The study found that banana fiber can improve some properties of the composites, but with slightly less thermal stability compared to neat polymers.
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2021)