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View article: Solar photothermo-catalytic CO2 conversion into methane: Effect of phyllosilicates on the performance of Ni-Zn-Al layered double hydroxide-derived catalysts
Solar photothermo-catalytic CO2 conversion into methane: Effect of phyllosilicates on the performance of Ni-Zn-Al layered double hydroxide-derived catalysts Open
View article: Geometry effect on the photocatalytic properties of LCD 3D-printed TiO2-based nanocomposites
Geometry effect on the photocatalytic properties of LCD 3D-printed TiO2-based nanocomposites Open
The incorporation of titanium dioxide (TiO) nanoparticles into polymeric materials offers exciting prospects for the development of macroscopic photocatalytic structures for water and air purification systems. The focus of this paper is to…
View article: Hybrid nanocomposites of cerium oxide nanoparticles in chitosan/alginate to enhance the salinity stress tolerance of Carrizo citrange rootstock
Hybrid nanocomposites of cerium oxide nanoparticles in chitosan/alginate to enhance the salinity stress tolerance of Carrizo citrange rootstock Open
View article: Advanced cyclodextrin-based multiloaded hydrogels for targeted drug delivery in the fight against vaginal fungal infections
Advanced cyclodextrin-based multiloaded hydrogels for targeted drug delivery in the fight against vaginal fungal infections Open
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) affects a significant proportion of women during reproductive years, with recurrent infections posing a considerable therapeutic challenge. Conventional treatments, such as clotrimazole (Clo) administration, …
View article: Mechanical recycling of poly(butylene succinate)/poly(lactide) blends: Assessment of film blowing processability and film performances after multiple extrusions
Mechanical recycling of poly(butylene succinate)/poly(lactide) blends: Assessment of film blowing processability and film performances after multiple extrusions Open
View article: BCS II/IV antibiotics blended with SPEEK nanofibrous mat as an alternative for recurrent wound care: An in vitro and in vivo assessment
BCS II/IV antibiotics blended with SPEEK nanofibrous mat as an alternative for recurrent wound care: An in vitro and in vivo assessment Open
The repeated dressing changes, especially for infected wounds and those with high exudate, and applying drugs daily, are huge demands in wound management. Sustained and regulated medication release of BCS II/IV antibiotics improves chronic…
View article: Degradation kinetics of PLA/hemp biocomposites: Tradeoff between nucleating action and pro-hydrolytic effect of natural fibers
Degradation kinetics of PLA/hemp biocomposites: Tradeoff between nucleating action and pro-hydrolytic effect of natural fibers Open
Natural fibers are not only a sustainable alternative to synthetic reinforcement materials, but can also be used to produce truly sustainable biocomposites with fast degradation kinetics. Indeed, due to their hygroscopicity, lignocellulosi…
View article: TiO2—MoS2—PMMA Nanocomposites for an Efficient Water Remediation
TiO2—MoS2—PMMA Nanocomposites for an Efficient Water Remediation Open
An improvement of water supply and sanitation and better management of water resources, especially in terms of water reuse, is one of the priorities of the European Green Deal. In this context, it is crucial to find new strategies to recyc…
View article: A simple rheological method for the experimental assessment of the fiber percolation threshold in short fiber biocomposites
A simple rheological method for the experimental assessment of the fiber percolation threshold in short fiber biocomposites Open
The identification of the percolation threshold (Φc) in short fiber composites is a challenging problem in Composite Science. Above Φc the fibers form a continuous network that causes substantial changes in mechanical and transport propert…
View article: Life cycle assessment of poly(lactic acid)-based green composites filled with pine needles or kenaf fibers
Life cycle assessment of poly(lactic acid)-based green composites filled with pine needles or kenaf fibers Open
A cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) study is performed on green composites made of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) filled with different amounts (10–40 vol%) of natural (lignocellulosic) fibers obtained from pine needles (PN) or kenaf fib…
View article: Low Molecular Weight Bio-Polyamide 11 Composites Reinforced with Flax and Intraply Flax/Basalt Hybrid Fabrics for Eco-Friendlier Transportation Components
Low Molecular Weight Bio-Polyamide 11 Composites Reinforced with Flax and Intraply Flax/Basalt Hybrid Fabrics for Eco-Friendlier Transportation Components Open
The transportation sector is striving to meet the more severe European legislation which encourages all industrial fields to embrace more eco-friendly policies by exploiting constituents from renewable resources. In this framework, the pre…
View article: Production of PLA‐Milled Carbon Fibers (MCF) filled filaments for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printing
Production of PLA‐Milled Carbon Fibers (MCF) filled filaments for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) printing Open
Polylactide (PLA) filaments for fused filament fabrication (FFF) printing with high content of milled carbon fibers (MCF, average length of 1000 nm) are produced. The selected MCF are obtained from commercial sources that derives them from…
View article: Toughened Bio-Polyamide 11 for Impact-Resistant Intraply Basalt/Flax Hybrid Composites
Toughened Bio-Polyamide 11 for Impact-Resistant Intraply Basalt/Flax Hybrid Composites Open
The automotive sector covers almost 40% of polyamide (PA) total demand. A suitable solution to improve the sustainability of this sector is the exploitation of PA matrices sourced from renewable origins, such as PA11, and their reinforceme…
View article: Experimental and numerical analysis of the ballistic response of agglomerated cork and its bio-based sandwich structures
Experimental and numerical analysis of the ballistic response of agglomerated cork and its bio-based sandwich structures Open
View article: Experimental and finite element analysis of the impact response of agglomerated cork and its intraply hybrid flax/basalt sandwich structures
Experimental and finite element analysis of the impact response of agglomerated cork and its intraply hybrid flax/basalt sandwich structures Open
View article: Flexural Properties and Low-Velocity Impact Behavior of Polyamide 11/Basalt Fiber Fabric Laminates
Flexural Properties and Low-Velocity Impact Behavior of Polyamide 11/Basalt Fiber Fabric Laminates Open
Environmentally friendly composite plates intended for load-bearing applications were prepared and systematically characterized in terms of mechanical performances and morphological features. Sample plates combining two extrusion grades of…
View article: Effect of Carbon Nanostructures and Fatty Acid Treatment on the Mechanical and Thermal Performances of Flax/Polypropylene Composites
Effect of Carbon Nanostructures and Fatty Acid Treatment on the Mechanical and Thermal Performances of Flax/Polypropylene Composites Open
Four different strategies for mitigating the highly hydrophilic nature of flax fibers were investigated with a view to increase their compatibility with apolar polypropylene. The effects of two carbon nanostructures (graphene nanoplatelets…
View article: Bio-Polyamide 11 Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Basalt/Flax Interwoven Fibers: A Tough Green Composite for Semi-Structural Applications
Bio-Polyamide 11 Hybrid Composites Reinforced with Basalt/Flax Interwoven Fibers: A Tough Green Composite for Semi-Structural Applications Open
Intraply hybrid green composites were prepared by film stacking and hot-pressing of bio-based polyamide 11 (PA11) sheets and commercial hybrid fabrics made by interweaving flax and basalt fibers (2/2 twill structure). Two matrices were con…