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Enhancing Mechanical and Morphological Performance of Recycled Polypropylene Bamboo Fiber Composites Using Palm Stearin Biohybrid Resin

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2026
Siti Hasnah Kamarudin, Nur Maisarah Suhaimi, Nurul Alis Syamimi Abd Manap, Silvi Ikawati, Ummi Hani Abdullah, Mohd Salahuddin Mohd Basri, Luqman Chuah Abdullah, Mohd Rozi Ahmad

Summary

Researchers improved recycled polypropylene composites by incorporating bamboo fibers and a palm stearin biohybrid resin, finding that this bio-based compatibilizer recovers much of the mechanical strength lost during PP degradation and recycling, offering a more sustainable pathway for reclaimed plastic materials.

Polymers

Plastic pollution has become a critical global concern, with poly(propylene) (PP) being a major contributor to solid waste. Recycling PP (rPP) is a viable strategy to mitigate this issue; however, the material often suffers from degradation and reduced mechanical performance. To overcome these...

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