Microwave pyrolysis of finely ground jatropha seed biochar was used as bio-filler to develop biocomposites. Effects influencing the mechanical properties biocomposites were investigated based on varied material ratio. Ratios by percentage weight determined D-optimal (custom) mixture design using Stat Ease “Design Expert”. The properties, such tensile strength, modulus elasticity, and microhardn...

Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV) is one of the most attracting biopolymers, nevertheless, its expensiveness has hampered uses in daily applications. In this framework, Coffee Silverskin (CS), an agricultural residue, been embedded variable amounts into a PHBV matrix plasticized by acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) to achieve biocomposite system through melt extrusion technique. ...

Bone fractures are in need of rapid fixation methods, but the current strategies limited to metal pins and screws, which necessitate secondary surgeries upon removal. New techniques sought avoid surgical revisions, while maintaining or improving speed. Herein, a method bone is proposed with transparent biopolymers anchored place via light-activated biocomposites based on expanding CaproGlu bioa...

A 3D computational homogenization method based on X-ray microcomputed tomography (?CT) was proposed and implemented to investigate how the fiber weight fraction, orthotropy orientation distribution affect effective elastic properties of regenerated cellulose fiber-polylactic acid (PLA) biocomposites. Three-dimensional microstructures reconstructed by means ?CT were used as representative volume...

This study investigated the potential of using waste derived biochar as an alternative filler to manufacture biodegradable non fossil biocomposites. Two types biochars, i.e. (1) wood and (2) sewage sludge biochars were used fillers in Polylactic acid (PLA) BIOPLAST GS2189 biocomposites with loading rate up 20% (by weight). The laboratory manufactured testing samples these subject following test...

This study fabricated polylactic acid (PLA)/kenaf cellulose fiber biocomposite filaments via melt-extrusion process. Kenaf fibers (KF) were chemically extracted from locally grown kenaf plants and used as reinforcement. Moreover, the KF was then treated with tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), so-called KFs, to improve compatibility between PLA matrix. Also, plasticizers (polyethylene glycol) inco...