This study was carried out to investigate the continuous aqueous pretreatment of sugarcane bagasse (SCB) through twin-screw extrusion for a new integrated full valorization, where the solid residue (extrudate) was used for the production of bio-based...
Increasing the flame retardancy of lignocellulosic materials such as Miscanthus × giganteus can effectively enable their wide use. This study examines the fireproofing process of Miscanthus particles using an eco-friendly process by grafting ph...
The aim of this study was to assess the influence of thermocompression conditions on lignocellulosic biomasses such as sugarcane bagasse (SCB) in the production of 100% binderless bio-based materials. Five parameters were investigated: pressure appli...
The building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for 37% of global emissions. The production and use of materials such as cement, steel, and aluminum contribute significantly to this carbon footprint. Utiliz...
This paper contributes to the knowledge of binderless tungsten carbide (WC), which attracts the attention of many engineers and scientists for its superior properties, but its application is limited due to difficulties with the consolidation of initi...
Volatile organic compounds are species of concern for indoor air quality. They are emitted from a wide range of indoor sources and in particular from construction materials. Industrialized wood-based panels made from various types of wood bonded with...
High-density carbon blocks are much lighter than metals and have excellent mechanical properties and are one of the materials garnering attention to replace existing metal parts. In this study, a binderless coke was produced by changing the flow rate...
Flexible and binderless electrodes have become a promising candidate for the next generation of flexible power storage devices. However, developing high-performance electrode materials with high energy density and a long cycle life remains a serious...
Wood-based panels are ubiquitous in our daily lives, both as building materials and as furnishing materials. Numerous studies have revealed that these materials emit volatile organic compounds, such as formaldehyde, into indoor air, which can be harm...
Binderless tungsten carbide (WC) finds widespread applications in precision glass molding (PGM). Grinding and polishing are the main processes to realize optical surface finish on binderless WC mold inserts. The laser assisted turning (LAT) by in-pro...
The transition toward sustainable panel technologies is driving intensive research on binderless boards and self-bonded lignocellulosic composites. Particleboard, an engineered wood composite made by hot pressing wood particles with synthetic adhesiv...
High-Pressure (HP) technology allows new possibilities of processing by Spark Plasma Synthesis (SPS). This process is mainly involved in the sintering process and for bonding, growing and reaction. High-Pressure tools combined with SPS is applied for...
In the current decade, based on the European Green Deal, new challenges of the wood-based panel industry have arisen, seeking for formaldehyde-free bio-based adhesives and broadening raw lignocellulosics. In order to contribute to the potential solut...
Effective sound absorption materials are essential for mitigating noise pollution in urban and industrial environments, which pose serious health risks to humans. This work develops a hierarchical natural fibre binderless composite based on porous lu...
Due to its low cost, natural abundance, non-toxicity, and high theoretical capacitance, cobalt oxide (CoO) stands as a promising candidate electrode material for supercapacitors. In this study, binder-less molybdenum doped CoO (Mo@CoO) integrated ele...
The paper presents results of investigations on the binderless nanostructured tungsten carbide (WC) cutting tools fabrication and performance. The scientific novelty includes the description of some regularities of the powder consolidation under elec...
Nature-inspired material design has gained increasing attention in the development of sustainable biocomposites for applications requiring the integration of structural performance and functional efficiency. However, many lignocellulosic composites s...
Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) is the main solid waste generated in beer production and primarily consists of barley malt husks. Based on the active promotion of circular economy practices aimed at recycling food industry by-products, this study as...
High-purity, superhard, binderless polycrystalline cubic boron nitride (BL-PCBN) was obtained by direct hBN to cBN transformation in a toroid-type high-pressure apparatus at a pressure of 8.0 GPa and temperature of 2250 °C (HPHT-DCS; high-pressur...
Bamboo, as a rapidly renewable biomass material, has garnered significant attention in contemporary research due to its cost effectiveness as a viable source for supercapacitor electrode materials. However, untreated bamboo as an electrode material o...
Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a dangerous and invasive aquatic species, of which global concern has sharply risen due to its rapid growth. Despite ample research on its possible applications in the construction field, there are no clear re...
The giant reed (Arundo donax L.) is considered one of the world’s 100 worst invasive species. The main method by which this species propagates is by growth of scattered fragments of rhizome, spreading without control with very strong, deep root...
The development of sustainable thermal insulation materials is crucial for reducing the environmental impact of the construction sector. This study investigates the potential of binderless insulation boards made from rapeseed fibers, utilizing the na...
The aim of this study consisted of manufacturing renewable binderless fiberboards from coriander straw and a deoiled coriander press cake, thus at the same time ensuring the valorization of crop residues and process by-products. The press cake acted...
Since 2010, huge quantities of Sargassum spp. algae have been proliferating in the Atlantic Ocean and stranding on Caribbean beaches, causing major economic, environmental, and health problems. In this study, an innovative high-density binderless par...
Tungsten carbide (WC) has the characteristics of high hardness, high strength, corrosion resistance, wear resistance and excellent fracture toughness. Accordingly, it has been commonly used as the material for cutting tools and molds in glass-forming...
Tree bark, an abundant by-product of the timber industry, represents a promising feedstock for sustainable construction. This study investigates the thickness swelling, water absorption, hygroscopicity and mechanical (compressive strength) properties...
Advanced oxidation processes, including photocatalysis, have been proven effective at organic dye degradation. Tailored porous materials with regulated pore size, shape, and morphology offer a sustainable solution to the water pollution problem by ac...
Fully bio-based high-density particleboards were produced from wheat straw (WS), grey alder (GA), and softwood (SW) using two manufacturing approaches: steam-explosion-based (SE) binder-less processing and suberinic acid (SA) bonding. The boards were...
Biomethane can be isolated from biogas through selective CO2 adsorption. Faujasite-type zeolites are promising adsorbents for CO2 separation due to their high CO2 adsorption capacity. While commonly inert binder materials are used to shape zeolite po...
To overcome the issues related to supercapacitor (SC) electrodes, such as high cost, low specific capacitance (Cs), low energy density (ED), requirements for expensive binder, etc., binderless electrodes are highly desirable. Here, a new ternary nano...
Oil palm plantations have expanded rapidly in Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia. A lot of products, including food and other edible products, oleo-chemicals, cosmetics, personal and household care, pharmaceutical products, and bi...
The valorisation of lignocellulosic residues as feedstock for low-impact wood-based panels requires a clear understanding of how formulation affects densification, mechanical performance and moisture stability. This study evaluated six pine sawdust/c...