Green MaterialsPub Date : 2022-06-09DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.22.00027
Yun Lu, C. Li, Jian Zhang, Yuxuan Guo
{"title":"Dimer acid polyamide/montmorillonite bio-based film for the challenge of air cushion","authors":"Yun Lu, C. Li, Jian Zhang, Yuxuan Guo","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.22.00027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.22.00027","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing use of air cushions in transport packaging brings increased environmental damage due to discarded packaging. A possible solution is to replace petroleum-based polymers with dimer acid polyamide. This work studies qualities of dimer acid polyamide films with montmorillonite (MMT) addition. The layer structure of MMT and the heterogeneous nucleation effect augment the crystal content of the γ-crystal phase. The oxygen permeability and thermal stability of the film improve as the MMT content is increased, while optical properties decline. The mechanical properties of the film are also affected. Finite element analysis was used to assess the timeliness of air cushions made from dimer acid polyamide/MMT film. The results show that the dimer acid polyamide/MMT film can fully meet the requirements of air cushions for short-term transportation.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48276537","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 : 2022-06-01DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.2022.10.2.49
S. Caillol
{"title":"Editorial: Green chemistry and green materials evolve in a changing world","authors":"S. Caillol","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.2022.10.2.49","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.2022.10.2.49","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46507071","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 : 2022-05-23DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.21.00064
Kang Zhi Yong, J. Zachariah, E. Chiang, M. Yoon
{"title":"Modification of kapok cotton fibres into porous cellulose triacetate beads for oil spill remediation efforts","authors":"Kang Zhi Yong, J. Zachariah, E. Chiang, M. Yoon","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.21.00064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.21.00064","url":null,"abstract":"Marine oil spills have been widely reported and bioremediation is proposed to be an environmentally friendly approach to clean these spills. However, maintaining a high biomass of oil-degrading bacteria has been proven challenging. Here, a carrier that enables simultaneous bacterial immobilization and oil absorption is proposed as a solution. Porous cellulose triacetate beads (PCTBs) derived from cellulose triacetate powder was obtained through the acetylation of kapok fibres. This study revealed that PCTBs with both 12.5% and 16.67% w/v precipitated in distilled water showed greater crude oil absorbency of 2.4850 ± 0.1326 g/g and 1.9852 ± 0.2343 g/g, respectively. Reusability tests of PCTBs showed promising results with no reduction in oil absorption after five reabsorption cycles. Successful immobilization of the oil-degrading bacteria, Acinetobacter venetianus on PCTBs was achieved and enumeration of bacteria showed no statistically significant differences compared to those on kapok fibres despite the raw fibres having a larger surface area. The SEM analysis revealed that A. venetianus adhered to the outer and inner walls of the beads through secreted exopolysaccharides. PCTBs with oil-degrading bacteria are potentially able to simultaneously absorb and degrade oil, thus highlighting the novelty of a working alternative to sustainable oil spill mitigation.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44721530","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 : 2022-05-19DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.21.00017
Wen-Hang Tian, Qingchen Wang, Xiongxiong Liu, Weichao Du, Jie Zhang, Chen Gang
{"title":"Investigation of Dioscorea opposutifolia L. as green lubricat in water based drilling fluids","authors":"Wen-Hang Tian, Qingchen Wang, Xiongxiong Liu, Weichao Du, Jie Zhang, Chen Gang","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.21.00017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.21.00017","url":null,"abstract":"With the increasing exploration of unconventional well, such as horizontal wells and complex wells, and the increasing strict national environmental protection regulations, the requirement for drilling fluids lubricants is more demanding. High-performance and environment-friendly lubricants for water-based drilling fluid are urgently needed. In this work, Chinese yam (Dioscorea opposutifolia L.) was investigated as a drilling fluid lubricant, the effects of Chinese yam slurry on drilling fluid lubricating properties at different temperatures were investigated, and the compatibility and inhibitory properties of Chinese yam slurry were studied. The results show that the viscosity coefficient of the mud cake is reduced by 44.5% as 1.5% Chinese yam slurryadded in water-based drilling fluids. Chinese yam also has certain temperature resistance in drilling fluids, and it can inhibit the swelling of clay. Chinese yam slurry is compatitive compatible with other drilling fluid additives, and the lubricity of modified drilling fluids can also be improved effectively. The lubrication mechanism of Chinese yam slurry was discussed through TGA, SEM, FTIR, and contact angle tests.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41830868","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 : 2022-05-11DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.21.00078
W. Zulkifli, A. Hazmi, Z. Idris
{"title":"Incorporation of epoxidized oleic acid plasticizer into poly(vinylidenefluoride)","authors":"W. Zulkifli, A. Hazmi, Z. Idris","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.21.00078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.21.00078","url":null,"abstract":"Poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) polymer was utilized in foods and beverage processing due to its highly stable in nature. This makes plasticizer selection crucial. The solution blending process investigated the incorporation of epoxidized oleic acid (EOA) as a bio-plasticizer into PVDF. The SEM analysis showed the toughening effects in the structure of the blends. The degree of crystallinity was found to decrease with an increase in the EOA ratio. The melting temperature slightly decreased with the addition of EOA. A temperature reduction was observed in the glass transition temperature (Tg), which is the effect of the plasticizer. Bio-plasticized PVDF exhibited increased thermal resistance with higher char formation. The scanning electron fractograph demonstrates that EOA disrupted the PVDF crystallinity by a rise in the amorphicity. Crystal formation was found to be in one dimension and dependent on the bio-plasticizer content. Hence, EOA has an excellent potential as a renewable resource to substitute conventional petroleum-based plasticizers.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48580526","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 : 2022-01-31DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.21.00046
N. Farrera-Vázquez, L. Avilez-Trujilo, J. Moreira-Acosta, O. García-Ramos, A. Velázquez-Gurrola, A. Aguilar-Castillejos, Laura Vargas-Estrada, P. Sebastian
{"title":"Development of an insulating material based on mycelium Trametes elegans and the study of its hygrothermal properties","authors":"N. Farrera-Vázquez, L. Avilez-Trujilo, J. Moreira-Acosta, O. García-Ramos, A. Velázquez-Gurrola, A. Aguilar-Castillejos, Laura Vargas-Estrada, P. Sebastian","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.21.00046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.21.00046","url":null,"abstract":"This work presents the hygroscopic and thermal properties of a material developed from cornstack and mycelium. The materials were produced using strains of macromycetes fungi Trametes elegans as natural binder for application as thermal isolation. The results shown are for the equilibrium moisture content on a wet basis and on a dry basis, moisture absorption in different relative humidity environments and thermal conductivity. The results obtained show that the hygrothermal properties of this material make it suitable as thermal insulator, having a thermal conductivity value of 0.043 W/mK and absorbing less than 9% humidity in environments of up to 85% relative humidity.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42415024","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}
Mert Yildirim, Tolera Aderie Negawo, Ali Kilic, Zeki Candan
{"title":"Development and characterization of hybrid composites from sustainable green materials","authors":"Mert Yildirim, Tolera Aderie Negawo, Ali Kilic, Zeki Candan","doi":"20.00044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/20.00044","url":null,"abstract":"The main objective of this study was to evaluate the dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA), mechanical, physical and wettability properties of hybrid composites developed from sustainable green materials, jute fiber and wood particles that were manufactured by using the vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding technique. The storage modulus, loss modulus and tan <i>δ</i> values of the hybrid composites were also determined to evaluate the DMTA performance. The results showed that the storage modulus of jute/polyester resin is superior to those of the jute–wood/polyester hybrid and wood/polyester up to the glass transition temperature (<i>T</i> <sub>g</sub>). However, for temperature ranges higher than <i>T</i> <sub>g</sub>, the stiffness of hybrid composites increased relatively. The <i>T</i> <sub>g</sub> values from loss modulus and tan δ peaks support this effect of hybridization. Tests on mechanical properties showed that the jute/polyester specimens had a significant increase in tensile strength compared with the jute–wood/polyester hybrid and wood/polyester specimens. The results of tests of physical properties showed that the wood/polyester specimen had the lowest values of thickness swelling, water absorption and moisture content compared with the jute/polyester and jute–wood/polyester composites. The highest contact angle was obtained from composites made of wood/polyester. It could be concluded that the composites with enhanced performance could be used as novel green composites in various sectors.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2021-12-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138514980","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 : 2021-12-09DOI: 10.1680/jgrma.21.00035
S. Dwivedi, M. Maurya, Shubham Sharma
{"title":"Synthesis and Characterization of Cr, Eggshell and Grinding Sludge Reinforced Aluminum Based Metal Matrix Composites: An Ingenious Experimental Approach","authors":"S. Dwivedi, M. Maurya, Shubham Sharma","doi":"10.1680/jgrma.21.00035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1680/jgrma.21.00035","url":null,"abstract":"This investigation deals with the utilization of industrial waste to develop aluminum-based composite. Waste eggshell (ES) generated from the food industry has been used as primary reinforcement material. Waste grinding sludge (GS) produced from the iron forging sector was utilized as secondary reinforcement content. Cr content has been further encapsulated to the composite material to prevent the composite material's grain growth. The composite material was developed by the stir casting process. Experimental results concluded that tensile strength, compressive strength, and hardness of base material (AA5052 alloy) had been improved by about 18.02 %, 23.40 %, and 49.53 respectively, by adding 4.5 % of ES, 4.5 % of GS, and 1.5 % of Cr. Microstructural analysis of the AA5052/4.5 % ES/4.5 % GS/1.5 % Cr composite shows the fair distribution of reinforcement content. XRD of the Al/4.5 % ES/4.5 % GS/1.5 % Cr composite shows the occurrence of Al, Fe2O3, CaCO3, CaO, and Cr phases. Corrosion weight loss and thermal expansion behavior of developed composite have also been explored to observe the ES, GS, and Cr addition in the aluminum alloy.","PeriodicalId":12929,"journal":{"name":"Green Materials","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2021-12-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47852458","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}