This paper experimentally investigates the properties of unprecedented new advanced composite structural members in compressions made of bamboo culms formed with different bio-based and synthetic matrices. Due to extensive CO2 emissions corresponded...
The global construction industry is increasingly seeking sustainable alternatives to conventional structural materials to reduce environmental impacts and support circular economy goals. This review examines bio-based construction materials from a st...
Thermal microbial mats are laminated organo-mineral biofilms composed of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) and microbially mediated silica and carbonate phases. Although extensively studied from ecological and geobiological perspectives, thei...
There is an essential need for a change in the way we build our physical environment. To prevent our ecosystems from collapsing, raising awareness of already available bio-based materials is vital. Mycelium, a living fungal organism, has the potentia...
Bamboo fiber is a prime green fiber due to its renewability, biodegradability, and high specific strength. Bamboo-fiber-reinforced epoxy (BFRE) composites have seen extensive use and shown great promise for natural biofiber-reinforced friction materi...
Growing environmental concerns and the depletion of fossil-based resources have accelerated the demand for sustainable alternatives in engineering and construction materials. Among these, bio-based composites have gained attention for their use of re...
The present article uses the finite element analysis (FEA) software ABAQUS to model a bamboo-based advanced composite column for construction. Different numerical models were analysed to be able to predict the behaviour of a bamboo-based composite co...
Timber and other bio-based materials are increasingly discussed as ways to reduce the environmental impact of buildings, but their integration into larger building systems involves different material roles rather than simple substitution. This review...
The objective of this research is the improvement of the physical properties of artificial sandstone in order to obtain a printable construction material whose composition and structure is suitable for the design, study and construction of environmen...
A new biodegradable, sustainable and environmentally friendly building material is introduced and studied in this work, which can be applied to lightweight architectural structures, aiming for the reduction of the greenhouse gas emissions and mitigat...
Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) sandwich structures made from PLA, reinforced with flax fibers, offer a bio-based approach to lightweight design, but their performance is sensitive to material-extrusion parameters. This study investigates the...
Chitosan-based films are attracting attention as renewable antibacterial materials for food packaging, but chitosan from crustacean sources remains costly, and insect-derived alternatives are hardly explored. This study examined how the polymer ratio...
The internal structures and the hygroscopicity of bio-based boards consisting of giant reed (Arundo donax L.) and hazelnut shells as bio-aggregates, and a sodium silicate solution as the adhesive, were investigated. The aim was to evaluate the influe...
Increased environmental concerns and global warming have diverted focus from eco-friendly bio-composites. Naturals fibers are abundant and have low harvesting costs with adequate mechanical properties. Hazards of synthetic fibers, recycling issues, a...
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 var...
Increasing global concerns regarding environmental issues have driven significant advancements in the development of bio-based fiber reinforced polymer composites. Despite extensive research on bio-composites, there remains a noticeable gap in studie...
Recent research trends focus on developing bio-based (derived from agricultural byproducts) fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for structural applications. Fire resistance is one of the key issues that need to be addressed for the use of these...
Biological armors can provide an effective protection against predators. In this study, inspired by conch shell, beetle exoskeleton, and nacre, three different types of bionic composites plates were fabricated: Bio-S, Bio-B, and Bio-N, as well as an...
Composites can offer superior properties and versatility but raise environmental concerns due to disposal challenges, even when made from bio-based materials. Hence, in this study, cork/PLA bio-based composites were recycled using dissolution–p...
In recent years, interest in sustainability has significantly increased in many industrial sectors. Sustainability can be achieved with both lightweight design and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. For example, concerns on the use of thermoset co...
The increasing levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and plastic waste in marine environments demand immediate action to mitigate their effects. A promising solution lies in enhancing algal cultivation in marine environments, which not only abso...
This work concerns the waste management method of algae biomass wastes (ABW). For this purpose, we prepared bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (bio-TPU) composites. Algae biomass wastes are derived from algal oil extraction of Chlorella v...
The growing need to mitigate the environmental impact of human activities has underscored the importance of biomaterials in sustainable architecture and construction. In this systematic review, advancements in bio-composite materials are consolidated...
A sprout/polyaniline was synthesized via the chemical oxidative polymerization of aniline in the presence of natural sprout, based on a concept of cyborg plant composite. The composite consisted of both polyaniline and plants. The chemical structure...
This study aimed to develop naturally derived composite nanofibers by incorporating nettle seed mucilage (NSM) into a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) matrix using the electrospinning method, and to evaluate their potential as functional bio-based materials....
Stiffness of material is a key parameter that allows the use of material for structural or semi-structural purposes. Besides, lightweight materials are increasingly calling the attention of the industry. Environmental impact is also increasing in its...
When the cocoa pod husk (CPH) is used and processed, two types of flour were obtained and can be differentiated by particle size, fine flour (FFCH), and coarse flour (CFCH) and can be used as a possible reinforcement for the development of bio-based...
The use of composite materials has grown exponentially in transport structures due to their weight reduction advantages, added to their capability to adapt the material properties and internal micro-structure to the requirements of the application. T...
The present manuscript describes the use of natural fibers as natural and sustainable reinforcement agents for advanced bio-based composite materials for strategic sectors, for example, the construction sector. The characterization carried out shows...
Bio-based polymeric materials and green routes for their preparation are current issues of many research works. In this work, we used the diisocyanate mixture based on partially bio-based diisocyanate origin and typical petrochemical diisocyanate for...
Several polymeric compounds are obtained from synthetic organic solids containing petrochemical derivatives. Biochar fines are considered waste and an alternative bio-reinforcement in composite materials, potentially serving as a possible substitute...
This paper sets up a new route for producing non-covalently crosslinked bio-composites by blending poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) of microbial origin and chitosan (CH) through poly-electrolyte complexation under specific experimental condit...
This review examines recent advancements in flame retardant technologies for epoxy and bio-epoxy resins, focusing on the chemical grafting of hexachlorocyclotriphosphazene (HCCP) onto carbon fibers (CFs) and the use of reactive flame retardant agents...
This study focuses on the development, characterization, and numerical simulation of novel composite materials based on natural vegetable fibers for applications in civil engineering. Three different bio-based composites were formulated using Alfa pl...
The automotive industry, driven by the desire to decrease the environmental impact of vehicles, is permanently seeking to develop lightweight structural components, which lead to lower gas emissions and energy consumption, reducing their carbon footp...
Because of the nontoxic solvents contained in CO2-in-water emulsions, porous polymer composites templated from these emulsions are conducive for bio-applications. Herein, bio-active rod-like calcium-organic framworks (Ca-BDC MOFs, BDC= 1,4-benzenedic...
The issue of interfacial inhomogeneity in energetic materials remains a significant challenge. In this study, fluoroelastomer F2602 was applied to HMX crystals using a water suspension granulation technique, followed by a bio-inspired coating formed...
Economic and environmental concerns over the accumulation of end-of-life carbon fibre composite waste have led to increased attention to sustainable materials with low environmental impact. Over decades of research, vitrimers, a modern class of coval...
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 p...
This study focused on examining the reinforcement of milkweed fibers in polylactic acid (PLA) bio-composites used for dashboards in car interiors. Milkweed fiber is a natural fiber with a hollow structure that provides tremendous thermal insulation a...
This study presents the results of research on the modification of gypsum with bio-waste to improve its thermal insulation properties and to evaluate the influence of the type and amount of the additive on the physical, mechanical, and microstructura...
This study takes the relevant literature published in the past decade as the research object, screens the literature by setting clear inclusion and exclusion criteria, and systematically reviews the thermal insulation performance, durability, and pro...
The composite materials industry is increasingly seeking sustainable alternatives to mitigate the environmental impact of end-of-life materials. As a result, many sectors are transitioning toward bio-based or partially bio-based matrices (e.g., epoxy...
Advanced organic-inorganic materials-composites, nanocomposites, and hybrids with various compositions offer unique properties required for biomedical applications. One of the most promising inorganic (nano)additives are polyhedral oligomeric silsesq...
Non-powered adaptive systems are attractive in the construction of environment actuators, meteorosensitive architectures, biomedical devices, and soft robotics. Combining hydrophilic materials and anisotropic structures to mimic self-morphing plant s...
The market for biogenic and synthetic alternatives to leather is increasing aiming to replace animal-based materials with vegan alternatives. In parallel, bio-based raw materials should be used instead of fossil-based synthetic raw materials. In this...
Regenerated cellulose fibres are an important part of the forest industry, and they can be used in the form of fabrics as reinforcement materials. Similar to the natural fibres (NFs), such as flax, hemp and jute, that are widely used in the automotiv...
Increasing resource consumption and a growing amount of textile waste increase the importance of a circular economy and recycling in the fashion and apparel industry. Environmentally friendly bio-based composites made from cellulosic fibres obtained...
Purpose: This study provides a comparative evaluation of surface changes in BioHPP materials under routine professional hygiene procedures, which is recommended by dentists, twice a year. BioHPP is a polyetheretherketone polymer used in prosthetic de...
The study was used in the context of realigning novel low-cost materials for their better and improved optical properties. Emphasis was placed on the bio-nanocomposite approach for producing cellulose/starch/silver nanoparticle films. These polymeric...
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