Manufacturing and compatibilization of binary blends of superheated steam treated jute and poly (lactic acid) biocomposites by melt-blending technique

Alim, Md. Abdul; Moniruzzaman, Md.; Hossain, Md. Muzaher; Wahiduzzaman, Md; Repon, Md. Reazuddin; Hossain, Ismail; Jalil, Mohammad Abdul

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09923

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“…Due to chemical treatment, the fiber is prone to fracture. 4,5 Besides, nano-additives treated composites significantly enhance the mechanical properties and wear resistance. Althahban et al 6 investigated the tensile strength of nano additives (Al 2 O 3 and TiO 2 ) based commercial restorative composite.…”

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“…The finishing treatments enhance the fiber and matrix interfacial bond, make the fiber surface rough, and make the fibers hydrophobic by reducing the water absorption percentage, which ultimately develops the mechanical properties of composites. Due to chemical treatment, the fiber is prone to fracture 4,5 . Besides, nano‐additives treated composites significantly enhance the mechanical properties and wear resistance.…”

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Preparation and characterization of snake plant fiber reinforced composite: A sustainable utilization of biowaste

Mishfa,

Alim,

Repon

et al. 2023

SPE Polymers

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Natural fibers are one of the most attractive materials in biocomposites due to their potential for sustainability. This study aims to prepare sustainable composite materials using fibers from Sansevieria trifasciata (snake plant) and to investigate their mechanical, morphological, and water absorption properties. The composite was prepared with epoxy resin through a manual hand lay‐up process, maintaining standard parameters with changeable reinforcement (10%, 20%, and 30%). The mechanical properties (tensile, impact, and flexural strength), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), and water absorbency of the composites were evaluated. The result showed that the tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance of the composites are 6.99 MPa, 10.77 MPa, and 14 J, respectively, for 30% fiber components, which are significantly higher than other composite materials. The SEM analysis showed a strong interfacial bond between the snake plant fiber and the epoxy resin. The FTIR analysis revealed a reduction in hemicellulose and lignin and an improvement in the interfacial adhesion between snake plant fiber and epoxy resin. The composites also demonstrated time‐dependent increases in water absorption, with the sample containing 30% fiber components showing the best absorbency performance at 0.88%.Highlights A study is being conducted on the effective and sustainable use of biowaste. The composite materials loaded with 30% fibers had significantly high tensile strength, flexural strength, and impact resistance. The SEM analysis of snake plant fiber‐reinforced polymer composite showed a strong interfacial bond between fiber and epoxy resin. The FTIR analysis of the composite revealed the reduction of hemicellulose and lignin. The use of non‐renewable materials is reduced, and eco‐friendliness is promoted.

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Preparation and characterization of snake plant fiber reinforced composite: A sustainable utilization of biowaste

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Alim,

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“…However, Neem leaf powder was successful at getting rid of Salmonella.Financial comparison of the treatment schemesBesides the technical capabilities of both treatment schemes, it is utterly necessary to understand the economic feasibility of large-scale adaptation. Table4portrays the economic difference between both treatment schemes for treating a batch of 10 KL of FS(Shahinur et al 2022;Alim et al 2022).…”

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Comparative Technical Assessment of the Treatment Schemes for Faecal Sludge Handling and Management using Geotube and Jute Tube Technology

Lakavathu

Reddy

Singh

et al. 2023

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Faecal sludge (FS) or septage collected from an onsite containment system such as septic tanks, pit latrines, bio-digester etc., is handled in sewage treatment facilities with the help of a co-treatment unit or tackled individually at faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs). Treatment of faecal sludge in FSTPs is a generally cumbersome, energy-intensive, and expensive process. Enhancing the size of the solid particle, dewatering, and disinfection are essential unit operations that contribute to a significant portion of the operational expenditure. Therefore, the present study took up the task of investigating and yielding a natural alternative to each of the above-delineated unit operations. Crushed seed powders of Moringa, Guilandina bonduc, Nirmali, Tamarind, Soap nut, Nutmeg, Jackfruit, and Custard apple seed powder experimented as natural coagulants. At the same time, a double-stitched cow dung-lined jute tube was utilized as the media for solid-liquid separation. Finally, Neem and Custard Apple seed and leaf powder were considered herbal disinfectants for the separated liquid and solid fractions, respectively. The findings of the physicochemical and biological analysis of the above unit operations were compared with a conventional polymer-based Geotube driven treatment scheme. The natural alternatives registered some promising outcomes. However, the combined treatment efficacy of 78.94% for pollutant removal and disinfection could not exceed the value of 99.01% offered by the conventional method. Moreover, herbal alternatives are scarce, expensive, and slow reacting. Therefore, the authors recommend further research to overcome the persisting issues with herbal alternatives for their field-scale adaptation.

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Feasibility study of faecal sludge treatment by Geotube and jute tube–based technologies

Lakavathu,

Reddy,

Singh

et al. 2023

Environ Sci Pollut Res

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Manufacturing and compatibilization of binary blends of superheated steam treated jute and poly (lactic acid) biocomposites by melt-blending technique

Cited by 5 publications

References 47 publications

Preparation and characterization of snake plant fiber reinforced composite: A sustainable utilization of biowaste

Preparation and characterization of snake plant fiber reinforced composite: A sustainable utilization of biowaste

Comparative Technical Assessment of the Treatment Schemes for Faecal Sludge Handling and Management using Geotube and Jute Tube Technology

Feasibility study of faecal sludge treatment by Geotube and jute tube–based technologies

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