The present work aims to investigate the textural, morphology and chemical characteristics of activated carbon synthesized from Bambusa vulgaris striata as an abundant lignocellulosic precursor. A two-step activation using KOH in N2 atmosphere was adopted. well-developed porosity surface chemistry porous material were investigated by Brunauer–Emmet–Teller (BET), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). Herein, optimum conditions for producing recognized be:...

Recently, the demand for biodegradable, eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives has been on increase. Although numerous biopolymers such as cellulose, starch, plants proteins polylactic acid, etc., have used to produce bioplastics, outcomes need more improvement suit different applications. This paper comprehensively maps expanding academic territory using lignin a reinforcement material improve biopolymers-based materials' properties. A brief discussion chronological development of...

The demand for bioplastic material industrial applications is increasing. However, moisture absorption and low mechanical strength have limited the use of in commercial-scale applications. Macroalgae no exception to these challenges bioplastics. In this study, Kappaphycus alvarezii macroalgae were reinforced with lignin nanoparticles. Lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) used as a filler reduce brittleness hydrophilic nature (matrix). nanofiller was produced using green approach from black liquor...

<p>This study examined the properties of chemically modified kenaf fiber using propionic anhydride as reinforcement in vinyl ester composites. The composites reinforced by unmodified and fibers were fabricated 10, 20, 30, 40, 50% (w/w) via a hand lay-up technique. This study’s characterization included water absorption, thickness swelling, tensile flexural strengths, morphological analyses. optimum physical, mechanical, observed from composite with 40% fiber. optimized showed...

Neem leaves extract was incorporated into the matrix of seaweed biopolymer, and seaweed-neem biocomposite films were irradiated with various doses gamma irradiation (0.5, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5 kGy). The physical, barrier, antimicrobial, mechanical properties studied. incorporation 5% w/w neem a seaweed-based film, dose 2.5 kGy most effective for improved film. results showed that interfacial interaction physical changes in colour opacity. water solubility, moisture content, vapour permeability...

The improved properties of Euchema cottoni biopolymer films are significant determinants as a functional material. In this study, cinnamon oil extract reinforced cellulose nanofibre were fabricated. CNF isolated via supercritical CO2 was obtained from bamboo precursor to enhance the at different concentrations essential bark which incorporated in matrix networks. physico-chemical, thermal and antimicrobial E. using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transmission irradiation (FT-IR),...

The development of bioplastic materials that are biobased and/or degradable is commonly presented as an alleviating alternative, offering sustainable and eco-friendly properties over conventional petroleum-derived plastics. However, the hydrophobicity, water barrier, antimicrobial bioplastics have hindered their utilization in packaging applications. In this study, lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) with a purification process were used different loadings enhancements Kappaphycus alvarezii matrix...

Cot Puklat Village is a village located in Mukim Melayo where the rice farming profession main livelihood for community. The extensive community fields cause husk waste to accumulate after each harvest period, because utilization of still very minimal. This background choosing location service activities. activity aims socialize about into charcoal as organic fertilizer and plant media Village, Blang Bintang District, Aceh Besar Regency. team (PkM) consists five lecturers 10 students...

Abstract Kenaf fiber has been used as a promising alternative biofiber for the reinforcing agent of composites substitute petroleum-derived fibers. Biofiber is most utilized bioresource non-woven materials because its natural functional features that provide good thermal stability and mechanical behavior. However, intrinsic hydrophilicity behavior kenaf main demerit in reinforcement application. The weak characteristics caused by poor hydrophilic with hydrophobic matrix remain novel...

Oil palm shell (OPS), one of the most abundantly produced solid bio-wastes in Southeast Asia, is yielded by crushing oil kernel during extraction mills. Approaches have been devoted to developing use OPS as reinforcing filler polymer composites enhance functional properties composites. For be effective for materials, its role and beneficial effects on improvement composites' need investigated. However, not many studies discussed potentials incorporating thermoplastic thermoset composite...

Abstract Lignin has been considered the main aromatic renewable biopolymer. Besides its availability in large quantities as a major and low‐cost side product of several industries polysaccharide component lignocellulosic biomass for industrial applications, it remains underutilized such, lignin valorization is highly desirable. This study was focused on fabrication, purification, characterization nanoparticles (LNPs) from black liquor oil palm ( Elaeis guineensis ) empty fruit bunch (EFB)....

In this study, Bambusa vulgaris was used as raw material of activated carbon. The carbon generated using NaOH an activating agent. produced with the weight ratio to 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and pyrolysis temperature 600, 700 800 °C. experimental result showed that best characteristic obtained at

Seaweed-based biodegradable films were studied with incorporation of different concentrations neem (Azadirachta indica) leaf extract. The fabricated via a hot casting method and subjected to physical, mechanical, morphological examinations investigate the effect extract reinforcement in edible film. There was moderate improvement tensile strength, contact angle values, elongation at break while water vapour permeability reduced addition leaves beyond 5 w/w %. Analysis morphology confirmed...

Pollution by mercury dissolved in aqueous media causes a crucial problem for health and environment.In this study, activated carbon from Bambusa vulgaris var.striata was produced chemical activation using NaOH adsorption.The effects of initial concentrations namely 50 100 mg/L on the breakthrough characteristics adsorption process were defined.The mechanism through fixed-bed column fitted to Thomas model.The characterized scanning electron microscopy energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy.The...

Abstract The production of kenaf bast cellulose nanofibrillated fiber (CNF) using a combined method supercritical carbon dioxide (SCCO2) and high‐pressure homogenization as the reinforcement with biopolymer were studied. obtained CNF was used in polylactic acid solvent casting method. verified TEM FTIR analysis to approve effectiveness technique. dispersion modified PLA studied scanning electron microscopy atomic force microscopy. Further characterization, such as, mechanical, thermal,...

Bionanocarbon as a properties enhancement material in fibre reinforced nanobiocomposite was investigated for sustainable applications. Currently, an extensive study using the micro size of biocarbon filler or reinforcement materials has been done. However, poor fibre-matrix interface results mechanical, physical, and thermal composite. Hence this study, nanoparticle synthesised applied functional composite material. The bionanocarbon prepared from oil palm shell, agriculture waste precursor,...