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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Effect of Rice Husk and Wood Flour on the Structural, Mechanical, and Fire-Retardant Characteristics of Recycled High-Density Polyethylene
ClearMechanical, Thermal, and Fire Retardant Properties of Rice Husk Biochar Reinforced Recycled High-Density Polyethylene Composite Material
Rice husk biochar added to recycled HDPE composite materials at 30% content increased tensile and flexural strength by 24% and 19% respectively, while the 40% biochar composite showed the best thermal stability and fire retardancy in horizontal and vertical burning tests.
A Study of Plant-Filled Polymer Composites Based on Highly Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a polymer materials study developing plant-filled PVC composites (using spruce flour, birch flour, and rice husk as fillers) to improve the ecological profile of PVC products, with testing of mechanical and thermal properties.
A Study of Plant-Filled Polymer Composites Based on Highly Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
Not relevant to microplastics — this study characterizes the optical, thermal, and mechanical properties of PVC-based composites filled with plant materials (spruce flour, birch flour, rice husk), exploring eco-friendly construction materials without addressing microplastic pollution.
Material Development and Properties of Medium-Density Board from Low and High-Density Polyethylene
Not directly relevant to microplastic pollution research. This engineering study creates medium-density boards from waste polyethylene plastics and tests their mechanical properties for use in furniture and construction—a materials recycling study rather than a pollution or health impacts study.
The Effect of the Addition of Copper Particles in High-Density Recycled Polyethylene Matrices by Extrusion
This study examined how adding copper particles to recycled high-density polyethylene changes the material's thermal, mechanical, and antibacterial properties, exploring how recycled plastic composites could serve as functional materials.
Characterization of Composites from Post-Consumer Polypropylene and Oilseed Pomace Fillers
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it characterizes wood-plastic composites made from recycled polypropylene and agricultural pomace fillers, evaluating mechanical properties for construction applications rather than addressing plastic pollution.
Rotational Rheology of Wood Flour Composites Based on Recycled Polyethylene
This study examined the rheological properties of recycled polyethylene mixed with wood flour for use in 3D printing applications. Using recycled plastics in composite materials could help reduce virgin plastic demand and the eventual generation of microplastics from degrading single-use plastic products.
Development and Characterization of Rice Husk and Recycled Polypropylene Composite Filaments for 3D Printing
Composite 3D printing filaments were developed from rice husk agricultural waste and recycled polypropylene, with characterization showing that increasing rice husk content improved sustainability credentials while affecting mechanical and thermal performance in a fiber-ratio-dependent manner.
Analisis Sifat Fisis dan Mekanik Biodegradable Foam Berbahan Dasar Selulosa Jerami Padi dan Polivinyl Alcohol
This paper is not about microplastics — it reports on the physical and mechanical properties of biodegradable foam made from rice straw cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol as a potential alternative to styrofoam, focusing on material science rather than microplastic pollution or health impacts.
Influence of processed waste bagasse fibre-stone dust-6063 aluminium alloy particle on the characteristics of hybrid reinforced recycled HDPE composites
Researchers developed a hybrid composite material using recycled high-density polyethylene reinforced with sugarcane bagasse fiber, stone dust, and aluminum alloy particles. Incorporating waste materials into recycled plastic composites can improve material performance while diverting plastic from the waste stream that contributes to microplastic pollution.
Investigating the Viability of Recycling Rice Husk Ash and Plastic Bag Waste to Enhance Durability of Lightweight Concrete
Researchers investigated using recycled rice husk ash and plastic bag waste to enhance durability of lightweight concrete, finding that these waste materials improved certain mechanical and durability properties while reducing environmental impact of construction.
Tobacco Stalk Flour/Magnesium Oxysulfate Whiskers Reinforced Hybrid Composites of Recycled Polypropylene: Mechanical and Thermal and Antibacterial Properties
This study examined how adding tobacco stalk flour and magnesium oxysulfate whiskers to recycled polypropylene affects its mechanical and thermal properties. The research explores ways to improve the performance of recycled plastic materials, which could support more effective plastic recycling.
Recycling of Polyethylene and Polypropylene Waste to Produce Plastic Bricks
This paper is not primarily about microplastics — it tests whether recycled PE and PP plastic pellets can replace conventional materials in construction bricks, with a focus on mechanical performance rather than pollution impacts.
Potential Applications of Different Forms of Recycled Plastics as Construction Materials—A Review
This review examined potential applications of different forms of recycled plastics (granules, powder, fiber, aggregate) as construction materials, identifying suitable recycling methodologies and construction products with performance benefits such as improved toughness and reduced weight.
Rice Bran-Based Bioplastics: Effects of Biopolymer Fractions on Their Mechanical, Functional and Microstructural Properties
This study developed bioplastics from rice bran — a by-product of rice milling — by extracting oil and fiber fractions and testing how different bran compositions affected the mechanical and structural properties of the resulting materials. Creating functional bioplastics from agricultural waste streams could help replace petroleum-based plastics that generate persistent microplastic pollution.
Morpho-structural and thermo-mechanical characterization of recycled polypropylene and polystyrene from mixed post-consumer plastic waste
Researchers characterized recycled polypropylene and polystyrene recovered from mixed post-consumer plastic waste, assessing their morphological, structural, and thermo-mechanical properties to evaluate suitability for reuse in manufacturing.
Experimental Tests on Lightweight Cement Mortar and Concrete with Recycled Plastic Wastes
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research — it tests the mechanical properties of cement mortar and concrete incorporating recycled plastic waste granules as aggregate substitutes, a construction materials engineering study.
Nanostructured lignin carriers for efficient flame retardant delivery in natural rubber composites
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper describes using bio-based lignin nanocontainers to deliver a flame retardant in natural rubber composites, improving fire resistance and mechanical properties; it does not address microplastic pollution, environmental contamination, or health effects.
Evaluation of Eco-Friendly Hemp-Fiber-Reinforced Recycled HDPE Composites
Researchers developed hemp-fiber-reinforced recycled HDPE composites from postconsumer plastic waste, demonstrating that these sustainable biocomposites can serve as eco-friendly alternatives to conventional wood-plastic composite products.
Solid Wastes Toward Flame Retardants for Polymeric Materials: A Review
This review examines how industrial waste materials can be repurposed as flame retardants in plastic products, reducing reliance on toxic chemicals while also diverting solid waste. Improving plastic durability through better flame retardancy can reduce the rate at which plastics degrade into microplastics.
Material Characterizations of the Polymers Reinforced with Recycled Flexible Plastic Blends as Filament for 3D Printing
Researchers characterized polymer blends made from recycled flexible plastics mixed with high-density polyethylene and polypropylene for use as 3D printing filaments. The study found that incorporating recycled plastic into filament materials is technically feasible, offering a potential pathway to reduce plastic waste by converting single-use plastics into useful manufacturing materials.
Developing Eco-Friendly 3D-Printing Composite Filament: Utilizing Palm Midrib to Reinforce High-Density Polyethylene Matrix in Design Applications
This paper is not about microplastics. It describes the development of 3D-printing filaments made from high-density polyethylene reinforced with palm midrib nanoparticles for use in furniture and interior design. While the study uses a plastic polymer, it focuses on materials engineering and sustainable filament production rather than microplastic contamination or health effects.
Performance Characterization and Evaluation of Innovative Cement Mortars and Concretes Made with Recycled EPS
Not relevant to microplastics — this study evaluates the mechanical strength and thermal insulation performance of cement mortars and concretes that incorporate recycled expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads as aggregate, focused on construction materials.
Compatibility of Polymer/Fiber to Enhance the Wood Plastic Composite Properties and their Applications
This review examined how fiber compatibility affects the properties of wood-plastic composite materials, which combine natural fibers with plastic matrices for construction and other uses. Developing better bio-composite materials can help reduce reliance on pure plastics that contribute to microplastic pollution.