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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Particleboard Composite Made from Pinus and Eucalyptus Residues and Polystyrene Waste Partially Replacing the Castor Oil-Based Polyurethane as Binder
ClearPerformance of Particleboard Made of Agroforestry Residues Bonded with Thermosetting Adhesive Derived from Waste Styrofoam
This study investigated upcycling waste polystyrene into thermosetting adhesives using methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and maleic anhydride as cross-linkers for producing agroforestry residue particleboard. The resulting boards showed competitive mechanical and bonding performance, demonstrating a viable route for plastic waste valorization.
A Method of Managing Waste Oak Flour as a Biocomponent for Obtaining Composites Based on Modified Soybean Oil
Researchers developed a method to repurpose wood waste from parquet production as a filler in bio-based epoxy composites made partly from soybean oil. Chemical treatments of the oak flour affected how well it bonded with the polymer matrix, with moderate alkali treatment producing the best mechanical results. This work explores ways to reduce industrial wood waste by incorporating it into sustainable materials.
Influence of Plastic and Coconut Shell (Cocos nucifera L.) on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of the 8/6 Composite Rafter
Researchers tested composite building materials made from waste plastic and coconut shell as an alternative to conventional wooden rafters in construction. Using plastic waste as a binding material in construction provides a potential pathway for diverting plastic waste from the environment while reducing demand for timber.
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.
Influences of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Microplastic on the Hygrothermal and Mechanical Performance of Plasterboard with Polymethylhydrosiloxane Content
Researchers analyzed the hygrothermal and mechanical performance of plasterboard composites incorporating recycled PET microplastics alongside polymethylhydrosiloxane content, developing new sustainable construction materials from plastic waste. The study found that PET microplastic addition altered moisture absorption and mechanical strength properties of the plasterboard, with performance depending on both PET content and siloxane modifier levels.
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.
Efektivitas Pelepah Pinang (Areca catechu) dan Ampas Tebu (Saccharum officinarum) dalam Pembuatan Bio-Styrofoam
Researchers investigated the feasibility of making bio-styrofoam from areca nut (pinang) fronds and sugarcane bagasse as an eco-friendly alternative to expanded polystyrene. The natural fibre composites achieved mechanical and thermal properties suitable for food service packaging while avoiding the microplastic generation and toxicological risks of conventional styrofoam.
High-Performance Castor Oil-Based Polyurethane Composites Reinforced by Birch Wood Fibers
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper reports the development of bio-based polyurethane coatings reinforced with birch wood fibers, a materials science study focused on sustainable construction coatings.
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.
Polystyrene Waste Recycling Process as an Alternative Antistatic Packaging Raw Material
Researchers synthesized a composite from recycled polystyrene and coconut shell carbon black that could serve as antistatic packaging material, demonstrating a value-added use for styrofoam waste.
Sustainable ultra‐strong thermally conductive wood‐based antibacterial structural materials with anti‐corrosion and ultraviolet shielding
Researchers developed an innovative wood-based structural material from natural pinewood as a sustainable alternative to petrochemical-based plastics. The material demonstrated excellent mechanical strength, water resistance, thermal conductivity, UV resistance, corrosion resistance, and antibacterial properties, offering potential applications in construction, heating systems, and protective coverings.
Effect of composite polystyrene granular thermal insulation mortar on thermal energy storage of building energy consumption
Researchers simulated the effect of adding polystyrene granules to building insulation mortar on thermal energy storage and overall building energy use. The composite mortar improved insulation performance, suggesting polystyrene waste materials could be repurposed in construction to reduce building energy consumption.
Mechanical and chemical characterization of biochar-reinforced polystyrene composites
Researchers created composite materials by mixing polystyrene resin with varying amounts of biochar derived from plantain peels, and found that a 30% biochar loading produced the hardest material, while higher amounts caused the surface to become rough and irregular. These results show that agricultural waste-derived biochar can be used to tune the mechanical properties of polystyrene, offering a potential route to more sustainable plastic composites.
Valorization of post-consumer plastic packaging into a composite material
This study developed a composite building material from post-consumer mixed plastic packaging waste, providing a higher-value end use that diverts plastic from landfill. Using plastic waste in durable construction products reduces the amount available to degrade into microplastics in the environment.
Preparation of high-performance waste polyvinyl chloride/paper biocomposites by hot pressing
Researchers created composite materials by hot-pressing waste PVC plastic with waste paper at different ratios, achieving materials with useful mechanical properties. Converting mixed plastic and paper waste into construction materials is one approach to reducing the environmental burden of plastic waste.
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.
Investigation of physical properties of microalgae‐pectin‐based bio‐composite with addition of pine needle for environmental application
This paper is not directly about microplastics — it investigates the physical properties of a bio-composite material made from microalgae, pectin, and pine needles as a potential alternative to petroleum-based plastics, without studying microplastic pollution or environmental impacts.
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.
Physical and mechanical properties of locally fabricated geopolymer-plastic ceiling boards
This paper is not about microplastics; it investigates the physical and mechanical properties of building ceiling boards made from geopolymer combined with recycled PET plastic aggregates, focused on construction material performance.
High-Sulfur-Content Materials Derived from Postconsumer Polystyrene Wastes: Thermomechanical Properties, Environmental Impacts, and Microstructural Insights
Researchers reacted four postconsumer polystyrene waste streams (flatware, cups, lids, packaging) with elemental sulfur to produce high-sulfur-content materials with mechanical strength competitive with Portland cement and fired brick. The approach upcycles microplastic-generating polystyrene waste into durable construction materials, offering a strategy for reducing the contribution of discarded PS to environmental microplastic contamination.
Recycling of Waste Bamboo Biomass and Papermaking Waste Liquid to Synthesize Sodium Lignosulfonate/Chitosan Glue-Free Biocomposite
Not a microplastics paper — this study creates a biodegradable composite material from papermaking waste liquid (sodium lignosulfonate) and waste bamboo as a glue-free alternative to conventional wood-based building materials.
Fundamental studies for designing insulation panels from wood shavings and filamentous fungi
Researchers tested the feasibility of making thermal insulation boards from wood shavings and filament waste to replace conventional petroleum-based insulation materials. This sustainable materials research is part of efforts to develop plastic alternatives that would reduce long-term microplastic environmental accumulation.
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.
Societal impact of recycling waste into composite materials
This review examines how recycling various types of waste, including plastics, into composite materials can reduce environmental pollution and support a circular economy. Researchers surveyed methods for transforming plastic waste, agricultural residues, and industrial byproducts into useful construction and engineering materials. The study highlights that waste-derived composites can offer comparable performance to conventional materials while significantly reducing the environmental footprint of waste disposal.