Development of natural fiber‐reinforced plastics (NFRP) based on biobased polyethylene and waste fibers from Posidonia oceanica seaweed

Abstract

shows values very similar to sample without PO, so that the intrinsic high impact energy absorption of HDPE is maintained in HDPE-PO composites. The water uptake test determines that the water absorption percent does not exceed 8%, which is relatively low for a high immersion time (5 months), which guarantees a dimensional stability in lifetime for these composites.

PLA/algae composites: Morphology and mechanical properties

“…Two main approaches in using algae in composites have been reported: first, as fillers (not treated, only milled and pulverised) with the goal to decrease both the price and carbon footprint of polymer and utilise algae waste [1,[5][6][7][8][9][10] and second, as reinforcing fibres (treated, usually bleached, to keep mainly cellulosic fibres and remove soluble compounds) [11][12][13]. For example, bleached red algae was melt-mixed with poly(lactic) acid (PLA) and polypropylene [11] and poly(butylene succinate) [12] resulting in their improved mechanical properties and the coefficient of thermal expansion.…”

Cellulose microcrystal improved interphase of ramie fiber‐reinforced epoxy resin composites

“…Mechanical property of natural fiber‐reinforced polymer composites has attracted considerable attention in recent years . Mechanical properties of fiber‐reinforced polymer matrix composites are largely depends on the quality of bonding between the fiber and matrix , strong adhesion between natural fiber and matrix leads to improved load transfer from the matrix to the fiber which results in greater composite stiffness and strength.…”

Development and characterization of green composites from bio‐based polyethylene and peanut shell

“…This company produces at commercial scale a biobased polyethylene from bioethanol derived from sugarcane but with similar properties to those of conventional petroleumbased polyethylene; nevertheless the environmental efficiency is considerably higher as 1 ton of the so called "green-PE" fixes 2.5 ton CO 2 thus having a positive overall effect on environment and the carbon footprint. 32 The main goal of this work is to obtain high environmentally friendly biobased composites by using biobased HDPE as matrix and PNS waste from the food industry. The effect of different compatibilizers and filler content is shown.…”

“…32 The main goal of this work is to obtain high environmentally friendly biobased composites by using biobased high density polyethylene (HDPE) as matrix and peanut shell waste from the food industry. The effect of different compatibilizers and filler content is shown.…”