Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-06-15DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.24.00034
Xiangmei Ma, Yiqing Wu, Bin Wang
{"title":"Facile synthesis of bimetallic metal-organic frameworks for highly efficient UV shielding","authors":"Xiangmei Ma, Yiqing Wu, Bin Wang","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.24.00034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.24.00034","url":null,"abstract":"As an important kind of material with porous structure, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been applied extensively in many fields due to their some outstanding properties. Herein, we proposed a facile approach for preparing bimetallic MOF (Ce/Fe-NH2-UiO-66) with excellent ultraviolet (UV)-blocking properties. Based on the as-obtained particles, flexible MOF/polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composite films were readily fabricated. According to the characterizations, these as-prepared composite films exhibited splendid performance on UV-blocking, the rhodamine B (Rh B) solution showed a much slower degradation rate under the radiation of UV light with the protection of MOF/PVC composite films, which demonstrated the distinguished UV-blocking ability of these as-prepared MOF particles, but the PVC thermal degradation is not fully developed, the UV shielding and thermal stabiliztion mechanism for PVC was discussed. Therefore, It is expected that this approach is prospective for the large-scale preparation of MOF materials with excellent UV-blocking performance.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141337707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Development of an efficient renewable corrosion-inhibiting agent from Acacia auriculiformis seed oil","authors":"Anirban Chakraborty, Sharmistha Dhar, Mahua Ghosh, Debarati Mitra","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.24.00009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.24.00009","url":null,"abstract":"Corrosion is a cost-worthy problem all over the world. Current approaches to control corrosion have some paucity of efficiency which triggers the search for novel materials that are green, cheap, and made from renewable resources. In this study, an attempt was made to prepare Acacia auriculiformis seed oil (ASO) based fatty amide (AFAM) through a simple reaction route involving aminolysis of ASO fatty acid (AFA) and diethylenetriamine (DETA). FTIR and 1HNMR were used to determine the structural characterisation of the synthesised amide. Properties like acid value, amine value, refractive index, and specific gravity were measured. The coating films were prepared by using a standard formulation, in which synthesised fatty amide was added in different proportions. The performance of the cured films was evaluated and compared. The hydrophobicity test reveals that the hydrophobicity of film increases with the addition of fatty amide up to 2% then decreases. The effect of the synthesised product on mild steel was investigated as per the standard protocol. The results revealed that developed fatty amide inhibits the corrosion of carbon steel up to a certain concentration (2%) in the film.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141337722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-06-14DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.24.00013
Jeerasak Jarupong, Apichart Artnaseaw
{"title":"Facile armour production from cocoon waste by a cold pressing process","authors":"Jeerasak Jarupong, Apichart Artnaseaw","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.24.00013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.24.00013","url":null,"abstract":"Utilizing cocoon waste as reinforcement in composites offers a cost-effective alternative for soft body armour production. Cocoon waste, including damaged or uncoiled cocoons and those with pupae, is recognized as an eco-friendly choice. This study aims to develop and assess the incorporation of varying amounts of cocoon waste as reinforcement in epoxy resin matrix composites through the cold pressing process. The cocoon waste content in the composite specimens ranged from 0 – 40 wt%. Tensile testing and ballistic impact testing were conducted to evaluate specimen performance. The cocoon waste composite plate exhibited a maximum tensile strength of 62.21 MPa at 30 wt%, slightly surpassing that of woven hemp. These findings indicate the advantageous reinforcement attributes of cocoon waste. However, a limitation was identified: bullets fully penetrated the composite plate. To address this, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene was incorporated in cocoon waste composite, resulting in enhanced tensile strength (107.36 MPa) and complete bullet penetration prevention. These outcomes position the study as a promising avenue for developing body armour plates meeting the stringent Level II certification standards set by the National Institute of Justice.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141340154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-06-14DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.23.00068
Wanjun Chang, Qingchen Wang, Yan Wei, Xiaofeng Chang, Fan Zhang, Chen Gang
{"title":"Preparation of clay inhibitor based on pomegranate peel extract and its application in drilling fluids","authors":"Wanjun Chang, Qingchen Wang, Yan Wei, Xiaofeng Chang, Fan Zhang, Chen Gang","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.23.00068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.23.00068","url":null,"abstract":"The application of drilling fluids and additives plays an important role in drilling operations. Additionally, one of the most crucial ways to increase drilling efficiency since environmental rules were passed is by finding an inexpensive and ecologically acceptable drilling fluid additive. Pomegranate peel extract (PP) and PP modified by AlCl3 (PPA) were created in this study. Their effects on inhibiting clay swelling were evaluated by linear swelling test, mud ball test, anti-swelling test and drilling fluid performance evaluation. The performance of the modified pomegranate peel extract on inhibiting clay swelling was compared with that of KCl. The swelling rate of bentonite was effectively reduced by 1.20% PP, which represented a substantial improvement above 4% KCl. The results of this study indicated that PPA has excellent performance in inhibiting clay swelling compared to known inhibitors. PP was modified by 0.06% AlCl3 (named as PPA-1). The YP/PV remained basically stable after the addition of PPA-1 to the drilling fluid in the 100°C hot rolling experiment. Thus the drilling fluid showed good rheological properties. And the drilling fluid prepared with PPA-1 has a high shale recovery rate. Finally, the correlation between the molecular structure of PP and PPA-1 and its inhibition mechanism was assessed by XRD and IR. This study provides a pathway for converting low-cost agricultural by-products into high value-added industrial materials.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141338655","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-06-13DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.24.00057
Murtaza H Syed, Md. Maksudur Rahman Khan, M. A. K. Zahari, Mohammad D. H. Beg, Norhayati Abdullah
{"title":"Developing of nanocellulose loaded chitosan-polylactic acid biofilms for green food packaging","authors":"Murtaza H Syed, Md. Maksudur Rahman Khan, M. A. K. Zahari, Mohammad D. H. Beg, Norhayati Abdullah","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.24.00057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.24.00057","url":null,"abstract":"The food industry is considered one of the main contributors to plastic waste due to packaging. Sustainable and degradable packaging solutions are the need of the hour. Biopolymers have proved to be a promising replacement for petroleum based polymers. The main reason is their various intrinsic properties like antimicrobial nature and degradability. The main objective of this study was to develop chitosan (CS)/nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and polylactic acid (PLA) based biofilms. The biofilms were developed using the drop casting method. The developed biofilms were characterized by SEM, FTIR, XRD, DSC, and thermogravimetric analysis. The performance of the biofilms was checked using mechanical testing, water solubility, porosity, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity. The developed biofilms can solve the issues of environmental pollution being faced by the food packaging industry.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141348220","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-06-10DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.23.00119
Chikkam Ramakrishna Balaji, M. Madurwar
{"title":"Eco epo-seal, versatile ancillary construction material: pathway to circularity in Industry 5.0","authors":"Chikkam Ramakrishna Balaji, M. Madurwar","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.23.00119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.23.00119","url":null,"abstract":"Climate change is real and evident post to the industrial revolution. Sustainable resource utilization in industrial sectors including infrastructure and building sector shall address the shared challenges. Concept of circular construction materials can be a game changer and catchment to industrial sustainability. The objective of the study is to develop Eco epo-seal, ancillary construction material without incorporating conventional materials. Discarded mine waste (DMW), Industrial by-products Porous Fine Aggregate Like (PFAL) and Iron and Steel Waste (ISW), epoxy was employed in the preparation. A total of 36 compositions were attempted by varying DMW (7-27%), PFAL (37-81%), ISW (0-12%) and epoxy (10-30%). The Eco epo-seal was tested for consistency, density, water absorption (WA) (Normal- N, Long term -LT, Long term alkaline- LA), porosity, compressive strength (CS) (N, LT, LA), Flexural strength (FS) and Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV). Performance of the Eco epo-seal was reported as density (1065.2 Kg/m3 (B1) to 1763 Kg/m3 (W3)), WA (0.23 % (W1- N) to 68.07% (B3- LA)), porosity (0.0037 (Z3) to 0.479 (A2)), CS (2.36 MPa (A3- N) to 39.44 MPa (W1- LA)), FS (0.41 MPa (Q2)-15.64 MPa (W1)) and UPV (0.8 Km/s (B3) to 2.58 Km/s (W1)). Among the raw materials of Eco epo-seal, epoxy content greatly influences the performance in normal medium. In comparison of performance of Eco epo-seal in LT condition and LA environment over normal medium, enhanced performance is observed with higher epoxy content and deteriorates for lower epoxy content. Multiple linear regression using principal component analysis was employed to model the performance. Porosity, WA and CS of Eco epo-seal varies linearly and FS follows a nonlinear trend. Eco epo-seal is a versatile composite suitable for various civil engineering and building applications, circular approach adopted is a one-step solution to prevailing waste management issues and places construction industry as a forerunner in cleaner practices of Industry 5.0.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141364488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-05-08DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.23.00105
Hongbo Li, Liang-chun Ye, Dacheng Li, Yufei Lao, Suijun Xiao, Ziwei Li, Qiaoyan Wei, Shaorong Lu
{"title":"Effect of wood flour and compatibilizer content on the properties of wood-plastic composites","authors":"Hongbo Li, Liang-chun Ye, Dacheng Li, Yufei Lao, Suijun Xiao, Ziwei Li, Qiaoyan Wei, Shaorong Lu","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.23.00105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.23.00105","url":null,"abstract":"Wood-plastic composites (WPC) with are prepared by melting and mixing wood flour (WF) and thermoplastics which has green and biodegradable advantages and is of great significance in the development of the era of global resource scarcity. In this work, recycled polypropylene and WF were used as raw materials and commercially available maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAH-g-PP) was used as a compatibilizer. The extrusion injection molding method was used and investigated by varying the amount of WF and compatibilizer added. The composites were analyzed for micro-morphology, melt mass flow rate, mechanical properties, and thermal stability by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), melt flow rate tester (MFR), electronic universal testing machine, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). According to the results, WF shows a positive effect in terms of storage and loss modulus of the composites, but it shows a negative effect in terms of thermal stability and mechanical properties. As an effective compatibilizer, MAH-g-PP plays an important role in improving the mechanical properties of the composites, especially at an additional level of 4 wt%, which maximized the overall performance of the composites.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141001527","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-05-08DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.24.00028
Xiaomeng Wang, Qian Wu, Michal Petrů
{"title":"Unveiling the temperature-dependent mechanisms of viscoelasticity of sand-enhanced epoxy","authors":"Xiaomeng Wang, Qian Wu, Michal Petrů","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.24.00028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.24.00028","url":null,"abstract":"The viscoelastic behavior of epoxy is critical for its engineering performance and applications. This work focuses on the improvement of its viscoelastic performance by using natural sand particles as fillers. Experiments are carried out to investigate the static and dynamic viscoelastic properties of epoxy with various sand particles content. Static mechanical tests demonstrated an increase in the elastic modulus, albeit at the cost of reduced strength at higher sand content due to stress concentrations. Dynamic tests indicated substantially improved storage modulus and damping of epoxy after being filled with the sand particles. Moreover, the glass transition temperature of the epoxy shows a substantial rise upon the addition of sand particles, signifying an augmentation in its heat resistance. Static viscoelastic characterization revealed an elevation in both room and high-temperature relaxation moduli upon incorporating sand. By applying time-temperature superposition principles, long-term relaxation curves are obtained, which can provide a reference for engineering design. These viscoelastic investigations offer insights into the underpinning mechanisms governing the performance of sand-reinforced epoxy. This enables the rational design of sand particle reinforced epoxy for customized durability, heat resistance, and vibration damping.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140999440","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Briefing: Selective laser sintering technology to print walnut shell/phenolic resin new biomass-based porous electrode","authors":"Yicong Li, Jian Li, Shuai Guo, Hao Zhang, Yanling Guo","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.23.00114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.23.00114","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, porous carbon electrodes were prepared by using walnut shell and phenolic resin as matrix materials, combined with selective laser sintering (SLS) technology and carbonization process. The effects of different ratios and temperatures on the macroscopic morphology, graphitization degree, electrical conductivity and pore structure of the carbonized parts were investigated. The results show that the lower proportion of walnut shell and the higher carbonization temperature increase the degree of graphitization. High temperature has a significant effect on the conductivity. The conductivity at 1000 °C is 7.5197 S·cm−1, which is 752 % higher than that at 600 °C, while the conductivity at 30 % walnut shell content is only 75.4 % higher than that at 50 %. This study provides a new reference for the preparation of carbon electrodes with complex shape and structure by biomass consumables.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141000360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Green MaterialsPub Date : 2024-05-08DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.24.00021
S. Suchat, Kanokwan Praksong, Jirapond Muangprathub, T. Srisawat, Nor Hakimin Abdullah, Siwarote Boonrasri
{"title":"Agricultural performance of biomaterials mulching based on nitrosamine-free natural rubber latex","authors":"S. Suchat, Kanokwan Praksong, Jirapond Muangprathub, T. Srisawat, Nor Hakimin Abdullah, Siwarote Boonrasri","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.24.00021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.24.00021","url":null,"abstract":"Natural rubber mulching material is generally more environmentally friendly than a conventional mulching. Artificial straw and mulch derived from natural rubber latex (NRL) with no presence of nitrosamines were used as sustainable alternatives to substitute for conventional materials like rice straw and polyethylene plastic. A real-time recorded field study employed Internet of Things (IoTs) with tracking devices and sensors to monitor the growth and quality of cucumber plants (Cucumis sativus L.) over a 50-day period. Results of the study highlight the superior efficiency of artificial straw, showcasing enhanced growth and quality. NRL mulching from natural rubber latex contained nanocellulose (CNC) filler and was vulcanized at room temperature. The addition of 3 parts per hundred rubber (phr) of CNC significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of the NRL formulation, particularly in tensile (22.13±2.26 MPa) and tear strength (39.13±4.58 N/mm). The NRL mulching was demonstrated to promote plant growth and increase yield. It has been developed to ensure the safety of agricultural products and to support environmental conservation.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141000196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}