Biocomposites

Nagalakshmaiah, Malladi; Afrin, Sadaf; Malladi, Rajini Priya; Elkoun, Saïd; Robert, Mathieu; Ansari, Mohd. Ayub; Svedberg, Anna; Karim, Zoheb

doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-102177-4.00009-4

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“…Biocomposites are composed of biopolymers, i.e., lignin, hemicellulose, and cellulose [ 34 ], and bio-based materials [ [34] , [35] , [36] , [37] ]. These composite materials also possess inorganic materials in their matrix [ 38 ].…”

Section: Bionanocomposite and Cellulose-based Bionnanocompositementioning

confidence: 99%

Cellulose-based bionanocomposites in energy storage applications-A review

Das

Islam

Ghosh³

et al. 2023

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Section: Bionanocomposite and Cellulose-based Bionnanocompositementioning

confidence: 99%

Cellulose-based bionanocomposites in energy storage applications-A review

Das

Islam

Ghosh³

et al. 2023

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“…However, as they fulfilled their functions in various engineering sectors, the composites were discarded in sanitary landfills or were incinerated, causing pollution in the environment. Under this, research has been carried out on new developments involving matrices and reinforcements from natural, renewable sources and with a biodegradable character to obtain biocomposites or green composites of lower density [55,81]. One of the alternatives is using lignocellulosic fibres, which are environmentally friendly, to replace glass fibres and other reinforcing fibres used in composite engineering [61].…”

Section: Development Of Biocomposites Made Up Of Lignocellulosic Fibresmentioning

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Potential Uses of Musaceae Wastes: Case of Application in the Development of Bio-Based Composites

2021

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The Musaceae family has significant potential as a source of lignocellulosic fibres and starch from the plant’s bunches and pseudostems. These materials, which have traditionally been considered waste, can be used to produce fully bio-based composites to replace petroleum-derived synthetic plastics in some sectors such as packaging, the automotive industry, and implants. The fibres extracted from Musaceae have mechanical, thermal, and physicochemical properties that allow them to compete with other natural fibres such as sisal, henequen, fique, and jute, among others, which are currently used in the preparation of bio-based composites. Despite the potential use of Musaceae residues, there are currently not many records related to bio-based composites’ developments using starches, flours, and lignocellulosic fibres from banana and plantain pseudostems. In this sense, the present study focusses on the description of the Musaceae components and the review of experimental reports where both lignocellulosic fibre from banana pseudostem and flour and starch are used with different biodegradable and non-biodegradable matrices, specifying the types of surface modification, the processing techniques used, and the applications achieved.

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“…Paper bags, jute bags, hemp bags, etc. are made out of different parts of plants (Iheukwumere et al, 2019), which could replace plastic bags that are made of polyethene, a thermoplastic made from petroleum (Nagalakshmaiah et al, 2019). Paper bags, also known as Kraft bags (L., 2020), are made of wood, recycled wood, sugarcane waste, jute twine, coconut husk, etc.…”

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Eco-friendly Entrepreneurship to Promote Plastic Alternatives

Barua¹,

Hasan²,

Tasnim³

et al. 2022

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Plastic production has become a global concern, including in Bangladesh. Among all types of plastic products, single-use plastic is considered treacherous and the most responsible for damaging the natural environment. To replace plastics on a daily usage basis, the entrepreneurs of Bangladesh have reiterated some initiatives to manufacture and promote plastic alternatives. This study aims to assess the market potential, existing challenges, and users’/customers’ perceptions of the plastic alternative industry in Bangladesh. Key informant interviews (KIIs) with structured questionnaires were conducted among 15 plastic alternative entrepreneurs and 30 customers through online platforms. The framework analysis method was used to analyse and interpret the collected data. Despite highlighting some challenges, plastic alternative entrepreneurs contribute significantly to replacing plastic products, and the market potential is quite promising for this industry. Moreover, this study portrays an efficacious inclination of consumer behaviours towards using plastic alternatives. By following the concept of the green economy, the entrepreneurs of the plastic alternative industry in Bangladesh are gradually able to replace plastic products and contribute toward building a sustainable city

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Biocomposites

Cited by 55 publications

References 68 publications

Cellulose-based bionanocomposites in energy storage applications-A review

Cellulose-based bionanocomposites in energy storage applications-A review

Potential Uses of Musaceae Wastes: Case of Application in the Development of Bio-Based Composites

Eco-friendly Entrepreneurship to Promote Plastic Alternatives

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