A sugar-beet waste based thermoplastic agro-composite as substitute for raw materials

Suffo, Miguel; Mata, Marı́a de la; Molina, S. I.

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.120382

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“…Beyond grape pomace, sugar beet agro-wastes are practical sources of bio-composites owing to the presence of carbocal in the dried pulp [53]. The mechanical properties of the Carbocal are enhanced through the formation of an LLDPE-carbocal biopolymer, via mixing, sieving, drying, and injection mounding.…”

Section: Production Of Bio-composites From Winery Agro-wastes and Sugmentioning

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Production of Sustainable and Biodegradable Polymers from Agricultural Waste

2020

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Agro-wastes are derived from diverse sources including grape pomace, tomato pomace, pineapple, orange, and lemon peels, sugarcane bagasse, rice husks, wheat straw, and palm oil fibers, among other affordable and commonly available materials. The carbon-rich precursors are used in the production bio-based polymers through microbial, biopolymer blending, and chemical methods. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) estimates that 20–30% of fruits and vegetables are discarded as waste during post-harvest handling. The development of bio-based polymers is essential, considering the scale of global environmental pollution that is directly linked to the production of synthetic plastics such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PET). Globally, 400 million tons of synthetic plastics are produced each year, and less than 9% are recycled. The optical, mechanical, and chemical properties such as ultraviolet (UV) absorbance, tensile strength, and water permeability are influenced by the synthetic route. The production of bio-based polymers from renewable sources and microbial synthesis are scalable, facile, and pose a minimal impact on the environment compared to chemical synthesis methods that rely on alkali and acid treatment or co-polymer blending. Despite the development of advanced synthetic methods and the application of biofilms in smart/intelligent food packaging, construction, exclusion nets, and medicine, commercial production is limited by cost, the economics of production, useful life, and biodegradation concerns, and the availability of adequate agro-wastes. New and cost-effective production techniques are critical to facilitate the commercial production of bio-based polymers and the replacement of synthetic polymers.

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Section: Production Of Bio-composites From Winery Agro-wastes and Sugmentioning

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Production of Sustainable and Biodegradable Polymers from Agricultural Waste

2020

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“…The parts were printed under standard parameters and default fill densities. For comparison purposes, other materials were used for the live/dead tests: two made of PEEK: Ensinger (PEEK-E) and Zircozhan (PEEK-Z); Ti-6A1-4V by Biomed, an agrocomposite based in polylactic acid (PLA-CB) with an amount of Carbocal®; and sugar beet subproducts, as used in reference [32]. 1 the orientation of the coordinate axis (according to [15]-Figure 6).…”

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Biomechanical Analysis of Non-Metallic Biomaterial in the Manufacture of a New Knee Prosthesis

Suffo

Revenga

2021

Materials

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The increase in the number of revision surgeries after a total knee replacement surgery reaches 19%. One of the reasons for the majority of revisions relates to the debris of the ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene that serves to facilitate the sliding between the femoral and tibial components. This paper addresses the biomechanical properties of ULTEMTM 1010 in a totally new knee replacement design, based on one of the commercial models of the Stryker manufacturer. It is designed and produced through additive manufacturing that replaces the tibial component and the polyethylene in such a way as to reduce the pieces that are part of the prosthetic assembly to only two: the femoral and the tibial (the so-called “two-component knee prosthesis”). The cytotoxicity as well as the live/dead tests carried out on a series of biomaterials guarantee the best osteointegration of the studied material. The finite element simulation method guarantees the stability of the material before a load of 2000 N is applied in the bending angles 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120°. Thus, the non-metallic prosthetic material and approach represent a promising alternative for metal-allergic patients.

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“…The bio-refinery contemplates several ways of combination, the biomass-based bioplastics and the agricultural-fiber-based polymeric matrices. Both replace synthetic materials while contributing to control environment problems [4].…”

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“…Suffo et al showed the valorization of the Carbocal obtained in Spanish sugar beet factories, mixing it with thermoplastic matrices to obtain agro-composite. This application improves the mechanical properties of the compound and allows reducing the use of thermoplastics, for instance, in packaging products [4].…”

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Biodegradable Polymer Compounds Reinforced with Banana Fiber for the Production of Protective Bags for Banana Fruits in the Context of Circular Economy

Bordón

Paz

Peñalva³

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Agronomy

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Bags used to protect and accelerate the ripening of bananas are a clear example of the environmental problem of packaging waste. Small pieces of these non-biodegradable bags are frequently disposed on the soil by accident (environmental conditions and poor handling during the harvest) and remain there for years. This work focuses on the development of protective biodegradable bags reinforced with banana fiber, obtained from waste of the banana plants, thus promoting a circular economy and a more environmentally friendly process. To achieve this, different bio-based composites were tested (processability) by compounding extrusion (biopolymer and banana fiber with different process steps) and blown film extrusion. The bags produced were tested in field and sequentially improved in three generations of biofilms. The results showed that the maximum processable fiber content was 5 wt %. Additionally, the micronizing of the compounds was crucial to simplify the blown film extrusion and improve the smoothness of the bags (scratches avoidance on the banana surface). The final bags (Mater-Bi biopolymer, 5% combed and sieved banana fiber, and 2.5 wt % TiO2 for ultraviolet light filtration), performed better than the conventional ones (faster maturing, i.e., earlier harvest, and easier handling) and fulfilled the biodegradability, composting and ecotoxicity test requirements.

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A sugar-beet waste based thermoplastic agro-composite as substitute for raw materials

Cited by 27 publications

References 30 publications

Production of Sustainable and Biodegradable Polymers from Agricultural Waste

Production of Sustainable and Biodegradable Polymers from Agricultural Waste

Biomechanical Analysis of Non-Metallic Biomaterial in the Manufacture of a New Knee Prosthesis

Biodegradable Polymer Compounds Reinforced with Banana Fiber for the Production of Protective Bags for Banana Fruits in the Context of Circular Economy

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