Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Biocomposites Based on Polylactide and Tall Wheatgrass
Abstract Biocomposites based on polylactic acid (PLA), tall wheatgrass (TWG), and hemp (H) were made by injection molding. The article…
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High-Power Laser Deposition of Chitosan Polymers: Medical and Environmental Applications
Abstract High-power laser irradiation interaction with natural polymers in biocomposites and Laser-Induced Chitin Deacetylation (LICD) was studied in this work,…
Mechanical characteristics of bacterial cellulose-reinforced mycelium composite materials
Abstract Background: While mycelium is considered a promising alternative for fossil-based resins in lignocellulosic materials, the mechanical properties of mycelium…
E-cigarette or Vaping Product Use-Associated Lung Injury Complicated by Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Abstract Since the initial reports regarding the nationwide outbreak of e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) in August…
The Effect of Different Plant Oil Impregnation and Hardening Temperatures on Physical-Mechanical Properties of Modified Biocomposite Boards Made of Hemp Shives and Corn Starch
Abstract In this study, tung tree and linseed drying oils, as well as semi-drying hempseed oil, were analyzed as the…
The Middle Lamella of Plant Fibers Used as Composite Reinforcement: Investigation by Atomic Force Microscopy
Abstract Today, plant fibers are considered as an important new renewable resource that can compete with some synthetic fibers, such…
Mechanical Performance of Biodegradable Thermoplastic Polymer-Based Biocomposite Boards from Hemp Shivs and Corn Starch for the Building Industry
Abstract Bio-sourced materials combined with a polymer matrix offer an interesting alternative to traditional building materials. To contribute to their…