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Journal articles on the topic "Bio-Sourced composite material"
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Moussa, Tala, Chadi Maalouf, Christophe Bliard, Boussad Abbes, Céline Badouard, Mohammed Lachi, Silvana do Socorro Veloso Sodré, et al. "Spent Coffee Grounds as Building Material for Non-Load-Bearing Structures." Materials 15, no. 5 (February 24, 2022): 1689. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma15051689.
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The gradual development of government policies for ecological transition in the modern construction sector leads researchers to explore new alternative and low environmental impact materials with a particular focus on bio-sourced materials. In this perspective, the mechanical, thermal insulation, and the sound absorption performances of a spent coffee grounds/potato starch bio-based composite were analyzed for potential application in buildings. Based on thermal conductivity and diffusivity tests, the coffee grounds waste biocomposite was characterized as an insulating material comparable with conventional thermal insulation materials of plant origin. Acoustical tests revealed absorption coefficients in the same range as other conventional materials used in building acoustical comfort. This bio-sourced material presented a sufficient compressive mechanical behavior for non-load-bearing structures and a sufficient mechanical capacity to be shaped into building bricks. Mechanical, thermal, and acoustic performances depend on the moisture environment. The groundwork was laid for an initial reflection on how this composite would behave in two opposite climates: the continental climate of Reims in France and the tropical climate of Belém in Brazil.
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Zhang, Dan. "Fire-Safe Biobased Composites: Enhancing the Applicability of Biocomposites with Improved Fire Performance." Fire 6, no. 6 (June 8, 2023): 229. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fire6060229.
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Research has recently transitioned from the study of fossil-based materials to bio-sourced ones, following the quest to achieve sustainability. However, fire presents a unique hazard to bio-composite materials, which limits their applicability in various sectors. This necessitates an in-depth assessment of the fire behaviour of biobased composites used for specific applications. Improving the fire properties of bio-composites with flame retardants tends to reduce mechanical strength. Therefore, this review focused on biobased composite materials for packaging, structural, automotive, and aeronautical applications that are both mechanically strong and fire safe. It was noticed that the interfacial bonding between the matrix and the reinforcement should be optimized. In addition, optimum amounts of flame retardants are required for better fire performance. This article covers flame retardants for biobased composites, the optimum amount required, and the extent of improvement to the thermal stability and flammability of the materials. This research will help material scientists and the like in their selection of biomass feedstock, flame retardants, and general materials for different types of applications.
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Samouh, Z., A. Abed, C. Cochrane, A. R. Labanieh, F. Boussu, D. Soulat, R. El-Mozznine, and O. Cherkaoui. "Investigation on bio-sourced textile reinforcement for composite material based on sisal Moroccan yarns." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1266, no. 1 (January 1, 2023): 012013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1757-899x/1266/1/012013.
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Abstract The main objective of this paper aims at investigating the potential use of sisal yarn into composite material despite the inherent variability of properties of natural resources. A multi-scale approach of the behavior of sisal fiber woven reinforcements is conducted to understand and evaluate the different properties of woven reinforcements. At the yarn scale, a piezo-resistive sensor yarn was developed to assess deformations and stress concentrations in-situ in order to understand the material behavior during the weaving of woven reinforcements fibrous for bio-sourced composite materials. At the fabric scale, 2D woven reinforcements are developed based on a conventional weaving process. The production and characterization of composite sheets based on 2D woven reinforcements show the potential of sisal fiber woven reinforcements compared to natural fiber woven reinforcements from literature.
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ARHAB, FATMA, BOUALEM DJEBRI, HEMZA SAIDI, BASSAM GAMAL NASSER MUTHANNA, and ABDELKADER MEBROUKI. "ELABORATION OF THERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITES BASED ON PAPER WASTE AND BIO-SOURCED MATERIAL." Cellulose Chemistry and Technology 58, no. 1-2 (March 15, 2024): 153–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.35812/cellulosechemtechnol.2024.58.15.
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It is well-known that energy consumption is increasing around the world on a daily basis. In the construction sector, a highly effective solution for reducing energy consumption involves exploring both modern and traditional buildings designed to adapt to climate changes. One promising approach is to use paper waste and bio-sourced materials as the basis for insulation. The purpose of this study was to improve the sustainability of buildings by using recycled waste materials that have a positive impact on the environment, people, and the economy. A novel insulating material composed of recycled paper waste and Ampelodesmos mauritanicus leaves and fibers was developed and used in non-load-bearing elements. The paper waste was transformed into pulp and mixed with the bio-sourced materials to create a composite material that exhibits excellent insulation properties. The resulting material is lightweight, durable, and cost-effective. Furthermore, different mechanical and thermal analyses were performed on specimens with varying dosage ratios. The results showed that the developed material has good thermal insulation, with a value of 0.027 W/m.K.
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Slaimia, Marouen, Naima Belayachi, and Dashnor Hoxha. "In Situ Performance Assessment of a Bio-Sourced Insulation Material from an Inverse Analysis of Measurements on a Demonstrator Building." Advanced Engineering Forum 21 (March 2017): 460–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/aef.21.460.
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the potential of bio-sourced material based on cereal straw for an efficient insulation. Decreasing significantly energy consumption of buildings requires not only the very best insulation material for heat loss reduction through the wall but also the reduction of air permeability which can affect automatically the comfort in the building. This is why, propose an insulation material with low thermal conductivity remains insufficient and the evaluation of the performance of the new insulation material in situ in real conditions is an essential step. The experimental building ( PROMETHE demonstrator) is set up with wood frame and multilayered walls composed with cinder blocks and insulation bio-composite based on cereal straw in order to simulate the thermal rehabilitation conditions according the External thermal insulation principle. Each façade is divided in four part with three different insulation bio-composites and naked part for comparison reasons. Hygrothermal sensors are used both inside and outside of the demonstrator, and heat-flux sensor is placed at the cinder blocks biocomposite interface. These in situ measurements are used to compare the efficiency of three bi-sourced materials and for the modeling the hygrothermal behavior of the multilayer wall by using the set of identified parameters in laboratory.
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Toifane, Hachmi, Pierre Tittelein, Yassine Cherif, Laurent Zalewski, and Hervé Leuck. "Thermophysical Characterization of a Thermoregulating Interior Coating Containing a Bio-Sourced Phase Change Material." Applied Sciences 12, no. 8 (April 10, 2022): 3827. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app12083827.
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This paper presents the work carried out as part of a study of a proactive interior coating based on both plaster and a phase change material (PCM), intended to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. This bio-based PCM is composed of a mixture of vegetable oils, methyl stearate, and methyl palmitate micro-encapsulated into polymer capsules. These components with distinct thermal properties constitute a mixture that displays supercooling and proves difficult to characterize using methods known in the literature. This article focuses on the thermophysical characterization (i.e., thermal conductivities, thermal capacities, latent heat, melting temperatures) and numerical modeling of a sample of this coating tested in the laboratory. This characterization is derived from experimental measurements carried out on a fluxmeter bench and by inverse methods. A new model of PCM composite characterization is presented and simulated using Python; the output shows a high degree of accuracy in describing the thermal behavior of the coating, regardless of the thermal stress applied, even making it possible to represent the phenomenon of supercooling or partial melting/solidification.
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Verstraete, Sofie, Bart Buffel, Dharmjeet Madhav, Stijn Debruyne, and Frederik Desplentere. "Short Flax Fibres and Shives as Reinforcements in Bio Composites: A Numerical and Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties." Polymers 15, no. 10 (May 9, 2023): 2239. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym15102239.
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The complete flax stem, which contains shives and technical fibres, has the potential to reduce the cost, energy consumption and environmental impacts of the composite production process if used directly as reinforcement in a polymer matrix. Earlier studies have utilised flax stem as reinforcement in non-bio-based and non-biodegradable matrices not completely exploiting the bio-sourced and biodegradable nature of flax. We investigated the potential of using flax stem as reinforcement in a polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to produce a lightweight, fully bio-based composite with improved mechanical properties. Furthermore, we developed a mathematical approach to predict the material stiffness of the full composite part produced by the injection moulding process, considering a three-phase micromechanical model, where the effects of local orientations are accounted. Injection moulded plates with a flax content of up to 20 V% were fabricated to study the effect of flax shives and full straw flax on the mechanical properties of the material. A 62% increase in longitudinal stiffness was obtained, resulting in a 10% higher specific stiffness, compared to a short glass fibre-reinforced reference composite. Moreover, the anisotropy ratio of the flax-reinforced composite was 21% lower, compared to the short glass fibre material. This lower anisotropy ratio is attributed to the presence of the flax shives. Considering the fibre orientation in the injection moulded plates predicted with Moldflow simulations, a high agreement between experimental and predicted stiffness data was obtained. The use of flax stems as polymer reinforcement provides an alternative to the use of short technical fibres that require intensive extraction and purification steps and are known to be cumbersome to feed to the compounder.
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Davies, Peter. "Environmental degradation of composites for marine structures: new materials and new applications." Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences 374, no. 2071 (July 13, 2016): 20150272. http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsta.2015.0272.
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This paper describes the influence of seawater ageing on composites used in a range of marine structures, from boats to tidal turbines. Accounting for environmental degradation is an essential element in the multi-scale modelling of composite materials but it requires reliable test data input. The traditional approach to account for ageing effects, based on testing samples after immersion for different periods, is evolving towards coupled studies involving strong interactions between water diffusion and mechanical loading. These can provide a more realistic estimation of long-term behaviour but still require some form of acceleration if useful data, for 20 year lifetimes or more, are to be obtained in a reasonable time. In order to validate extrapolations from short to long times, it is essential to understand the degradation mechanisms, so both physico-chemical and mechanical test data are required. Examples of results from some current studies on more environmentally friendly materials including bio-sourced composites will be described first. Then a case study for renewable marine energy applications will be discussed. In both cases, studies were performed first on coupons at the material level, then during structural testing and analysis of large components, in order to evaluate their long-term behaviour. This article is part of the themed issue ‘Multiscale modelling of the structural integrity of composite materials’.
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Kwaśniewska, Anita, Michał Świetlicki, Beata Kowalska, and Grzegorz Gładyszewski. "Polysaccharide Composite Films Utilising Wood Waste." Materials 16, no. 17 (September 2, 2023): 6031. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ma16176031.
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This study aimed to investigate the effect of raw waste pine wood dust (Pinus sylvestris) from furniture production on polysaccharide biopolymer film properties. The obtained biocomposite films produced via the casting method were prepared with 20% glycerol and 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25% of added wood dust in relation to the dry starch matter. Wood dust composition and particle size distribution analysis were performed. In order to evaluate the material surface properties, tests were carried out using an atomic force microscope (AFM) and a contact angle goniometer. Utilising uniaxial tensile test methodology, the values for both tensile strength and Young’s modulus were determined. In addition, the barrier properties, water solubility index, and colour were also investigated. The research showed that wood dust affected the functional parameters of the obtained biocomposites. A wood dust content increase causes the Young’s modulus value to rise with a progressive decrease in the max. strain. The filler did not change the films’ wetting properties, and each had a hydrophilic surface regardless of the additive amount. The bio-sourced composites obtained were non-toxic and environmentally neutral materials, suitable to be applied in the packaging industry as well as the agriculture sector.
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Guessasma, Sofiane, and Sofiane Belhabib. "Effect of the Printing Angle on the Microstructure and Tensile Performance of Iron-Reinforced Polylactic Acid Composite Manufactured Using Fused Filament Fabrication." Journal of Manufacturing and Materials Processing 8, no. 2 (March 27, 2024): 65. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jmmp8020065.
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This work emphasizes an innovative approach utilizing 3D imaging technology based on synchrotron radiation to assess the microstructure of second-phase iron particles and the porous structure within 3D-printed PLA/magnetic iron composites at different printing angles. The study examines how these observations relate to the material’s ductility when processed using fused filament fabrication. In particular, this study examines the impact of one processing parameter, specifically the printing angle, on the microstructure and mechanical behaviour of a polylactic acid (PLA)–iron (PLI) composite designed for magnetic actuation. Fused filament fabrication is employed to produce PLI tensile specimens, with varied printing angles to create different layups. X-ray microtomography is utilized to analyse the microstructure, while tensile mechanical properties are evaluated for all composites, with findings discussed in relation to printing angle conditions. Scanning Electron Microscopy is used to examine the fractography of broken specimens. Results indicate that the printing angle significantly influences the tensile properties and mechanical anisotropy of 3D-printed PLI composites, with an optimal 45°/45° layup enhancing tensile performance. These findings suggest that 3D-printed PLI composites offer a cost-efficient means of producing bio-sourced, light-adaptive materials with intricate magnetic actuation capabilities. By quantifying the modulation of mechanical properties based on printing parameters that influence microstructural arrangement, the research sheds light on a novel aspect of composite material characterization.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Bio-Sourced composite material"
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Mattlet, Agnès. "Influence de l'utilisation d'une matrice recyclée sur le comportement et les performances d'un composite lin/polypropylène lors de sa mise en oeuvre et de son vieillissement hydrothermique." Electronic Thesis or Diss., Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 2022. http://www.theses.fr/2022UBFCK079.
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Afin de répondre à l'intérêt grandissant autour de l'écologie, le développement de matériaux éco-responsables est devenu prépondérant dans des domaines tels que les transports et la mobilité. Le remplacement des fibres synthétiques par des fibres naturelles et des polymères vierges par des recyclés sont des solutions potentiellement intéressantes. En effet, ces matériaux présentent des propriétés mécaniques spécifiques similaires et une empreinte environnementale plus faible. Néanmoins, les fibres naturelles présentent une forte hydrophilie, ce qui peut poser problème lors d'une utilisation à long terme en extérieur. Les polymères quant à eux subissent des modifications lors de leur recyclage qui peuvent affecter leur compatibilité avec les fibres. L'objectif de cette thèse est d'étudier comment l'utilisation d'une matrice recyclée influe sur les propriétés d'usage de composites polypropylène/lin et sur leur comportement lors de vieillissements hydrothermiques et cycliques. Dans un premier temps, l'influence des paramètres de mise en œuvre (pourcentage d'agent compatibilisant, temps, température et pression de consolidation, vitesse de refroidissement et température de sortie du moule) sur les propriétés mécaniques des composites à matrice vierge a été étudiée afin d'obtenir un matériau de référence. Ensuite, l'impact de l'utilisation de matrices recyclées sur les propriétés du composite a été étudiée. Enfin, des vieillissements hydrothermiques et cycliques (immersion, gel, séchage) ont été appliqués aux différents composites (matrices vierges et recyclées). Une analyse multi-échelle conjuguant caractérisations physico-chimiques, structurales et mécaniques a été réalisée au cours du vieillissement afin de mieux comprendre l'effet de matrices recyclées sur le comportement dans le temps des compositesTo respond to the growing interest in ecology, the development of eco-responsible materials has become preponderant in areas such as transportation and mobility. One potential solution is to replace synthetic fibers by natural ones and virgin polymers by recycled ones. Indeed, these materials present similar specific properties and a lesser environmental footprint. However, natural fibers are very hydrophilic, which can be a problem in long-term outdoor use. As for the polymers, they undergo modifications during recycling that can affect their compatibility with fibers. This thesis' aim is to investigate how the use of a recycled matrix affects the properties of polypropylene/flax composites and their behavior under hydrothermal and cyclic ageing. First, the influence of processing parameters (compatibilizing agent's percentage, consolidation time, temperature and pressure, cooling rate and exit temperature) on the mechanical properties of virgin matrix composites was studied in order to obtain a reference material. Then, the impact of the use of recycled matrices on the properties of the composite was studied. Finally, hydrothermal and cyclic ageing (immersion, freezing and drying) were applied to all composites (with virgin and recycled matrices). A multiscale analysis combining physicochemical, structural and mechanical characterizations was carried out during ageing to better understand the influence of the matrix on the behavior of the composites over time
Conference papers on the topic "Bio-Sourced composite material"
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Imoisili, Patrick Ehi, and Tien-Chien Jen. "Effect of Physical Modification on the Tensile and Thermal Properties of Plantain Fibre Polymer Composite." In ASME 2023 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2023. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/imece2023-112942.
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Abstract In the electromagnetic spectrum, microwaves are electromagnetic waves with a frequency between radio and infrared. Certain materials are suited for microwave processing because they can transform microwaves into heat. Microwave energy is absorbed by the material and transformed into heat, in contrast to conventional heating where the heat is concentrated over the material’s surface rather than the core. The incorporation of fiber materials into polymer composites has shown enormous potential and has recently raised significant concerns due to the improved performance of these materials in manufacturing and critical applications. There are many different industrial uses for polymer composites packed with natural fiber (NF), and they are thermally stable at high temperatures. Ecologically suitable agricultural wastes NF as reinforcement have opened a new route into polymer composite research. According to research, physical modification methods have been found to reduce the inherent hydrophobicity of NF’s surface and can also improve the performance of a natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite (NFRPC). In this study, high-frequency microwave radiation (HFMW) applicability and suitability for modulating NF sourced from plantain (Musa paradisiaca) fiber (PF) and its impact on the thermal properties and tensile strength of the fibers reinforced polymer composite fibers was reported. PF was collected after harvesting the fruit bunch. NF was extracted from the pseudo-stem employing water retting over 28 days. Physical modification of extracted PF was employed using HFMW radiation at power different radiation watt power of 550 and 750 for a duration of 2 and 4 mins. The PF-reinforced polymer composite was fabricated by using extracted and microwave-modified PF. The composite was prepared by manually laying up and compression molding the microwave-modified and unmodified PF into an epoxy resin matrix. The effect of microwave radiation at different power and time on the PF modification with respect to the thermal properties of the fibers and tensile strength of the reinforced polymer composite were evaluated. The results obtained show that microwave irradiation at a frequency of 2.45 GHZ, 550W power, and treatment time of 4 minutes has successfully enhanced the properties of the PF-reinforced epoxy resin composite as increases in the thermal properties and tensile strength were achieved at optimized parameters. This study has demonstrated, that utilization of HFMW radiation is an effective physical treatment of plantain fibers at optimized microwave power and timing, thus, creating prospects and reliability of the fiber-reinforced bio-composite to be used in advanced materials, engineering, and structural applications.
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Ghorbel, Elhem, and Mariem Limaiem. "Efficiency of Bio-Sourced Composites in Confining Recycled Aggregates Concrete." In 4th International Conference on Bio-Based Building Materials. Switzerland: Trans Tech Publications Ltd, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/cta.1.505.
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This research investigates the efficiency of using Flax Fibers reinforced bio-sourced polymer by comparison to traditional system based on Carbone Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Polymer in order to confine recycled aggregates concrete. Four concrete formulations have been formulated by incorporating recycled aggregates from demolition waste (0%, 30%, 50% and 100%). An air-entraining agent was added to the formulations to achieve the level of 4% occluded air. The main objective is to discuss and to evaluate the effectiveness of confining them using bio-sourced composite by comparison to traditional ones. To hit this target, the developed approaches are both experimental and analytical. The first part is experimental and aimed to characterize the mechanical behavior of the materials: the composites used in the confining process the unconfined concrete (effect of incorporating recycled aggregates on the overall mechanical characteristics). We establish that bio-sourced composites are efficient in strengthening recycled aggregates concrete especially if they are air-entrained. The second part of this work is dedicated to analytical modeling of mechanical behavior of confined concrete with composite under compression based on Mander’s model. The input parameters of the model were modified to consider the rate of recycled aggregates incorporation. Comparison between experimental results and the modified Mandel’s Model is satisfactory.
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Kremensas, Arūnas, Agnė Kairytė Kairytė, Saulius Vaitkus, Sigitas Vėjelis, Giedrius Balčiūnas, Anna Strąkowska, and Sylwia Członka. "Mechanical performance of biodegradable hemp shivs and corn starch-based biocomposite boards." In The 13th international scientific conference “Modern Building Materials, Structures and Techniques”. Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/mbmst.2019.132.
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For the production of traditional building materials, excavated natural resources are used. The production process of such materials requires high-energy demands, wherefore, high amounts of CO2 gases, which have a great impact on climate change, are emitted. Only a small part of such materials is effectively recycled and reused. Generally, they are transported to landfills, which rapidly expand and may pollute the soil, groundwater and air. Currently, a great attention is paid to the production of novel building materials. The aim is to use as less excavated materials as possible and replace them by natural renewable resources. Therefore, the recycling and utilisation at the end of life cycle of such materials would be easier and generation of waste would reduce. This way, the efforts of switching to circular economy are being put. One of the approaches – wider application of vegetable-based raw materials (cultivated and uncultivated agricultural plants). The usage of fibre hemp shives (HS) as an aggregate and corn stach (CS) as a binding material allows development of biocomposite boards (WPCs) which could contribute to the solution of the before mentioned problems. Bio-sourced materials combined with a polymer matrix offer an interesting alternative to traditional building materials. To contribute to their wider acceptance and application, an investigation into the use of wood-polymer composite boards is presented. In this study, biocomposite boards for the building industry are reported. WPCa are fabricated using a dry incorporation method of corn starch and HS treatment with water at 100 °C. The amount of CS and the size of the HS fraction are evaluated by means of compressive, bending and tensile strength, as well as microstructure. The results show that the rational amount of CS, independently on HS fraction, is 10 wt.%. The obtained WPCs have compressive stress at 10% of deformation in the range of (2.4–3.0) MPa, bending of (4.4–6.3) MPa and tensile strength of (0.23– 0.45) MPa. Additionally, the microstructural analysis shows that 10 wt.% of CS forms a sufficient amount of contact zones that strengthen the final product. The obtained average density (~319–408 kg/m3) indicate that, according to European normative document EN 316, WPCs can be classified as softboards and used as self-bearing structural material for building industry. Based on the requirements, WPCs can be applied in dry and humid conditions for the internal and external uses without loading (EN 622-4, section 4.2) or as load-bearing boards in dry and humid conditions for instantaneous or short-term load duration (EN 622-4, section 4.3).
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Kinaci, Emre, John Chea, Kirti Yenkie, and Kylie Howard. "Converting Birch Bark Extracts into Bio-based Thermosets." In 2022 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo. American Oil Chemists' Society (AOCS), 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.21748/wcih1760.
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Birch tree barks are regarded as waste in the pulp and papermaking industry and used as fuel. However, this material presents a source that contains many bio-based chemicals suitable for applications ranging from pharmaceuticals, plastics and composites, coatings, and antifeedants. Among the mixture of bio-derived chemicals in birch barks, triterpenoids, such as betulin, betulinic acid, and lupeol, can be present up to 30% weight of dry bark mass. They are highly valued for their anti-tumor, HIV, and inflammatory responses. In our presented work, triterpenoid mixtures were extracted through a Soxhlet extractor using the barks from locally sourced river birch trees (Betula nigra) with an average yield of 10.6% (dry bark mass). The extracted materials were characterized using the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Advanced Polymer Chromatography (APC), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and hydroxyl number titration to assess the identity, average molecular weight, triterpenoid content, and the number of reactive sites, respectively. The extracts have been used to synthesize bio-based polymers with promising thermal and mechanical properties using minimal processing steps. Birch bark extract naturally contains many potential reactive sites and thus making it advantageous for synthesizing polymers without requiring multiple purification steps. We demonstrate the potentials for increasing the utility of birch bark, contributing to sustainability challenges in materials science and engineering.