Plasticized jackfruit seed starch: a viable alternative for the partial replacement of petroleum-based polymer blends
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DOI: 10.1007/s00289-018-2402-2
Abstract: AbstractBlends based on recycled high-density polyethylene (rHDPE) and jackfruit seed starch were prepared using a melt blending method. A total of three blend systems was studied: rHDPE/native starch blends, rHDPE/thermoplastic starch (TPS) blends and rHDPE/citric… read more here.
Keywords: seed; seed starch; thermoplastic starch; rhdpe ... See more keywords
Mechanical, Thermal, and Morphological Properties of Recycled PP and HDPE Green Composites Reinforced with Atriplex halimus Fibers
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2025.2507157
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigates the use of natural fibers extracted from Atriplex halimus as reinforcement in recycled thermoplastic composites. Initially, the characterization of both treated and untreated fibers was conducted to determine their chemical composition,… read more here.
Keywords: untreated fibers; halimus; atriplex halimus; halimus fibers ... See more keywords