Abstract Bead foams made from standard polymers such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) or polypropylene (EPP) are widely used in everyday products. In order to expand the application window of bead foams, industry, automotive industry among others, is striving for higher‐performance materials create a lightweight material high‐temperature applications. New polycarbonate (EPC) emerging offer wider r...

Considering the current environmental problems that has been generated by excessive production of synthetic plastics, more sustainable alternatives have proposed. One these recently studied materials are mycelium composites, a product obtained with lignocellulosic particles agglomerated together myceliar growth filamentous fungus. This novel type could represent an option to replace non-biodegr...

The exopolysaccharide (EPS B3-15) and biosurfactant (BS B3-15), produced by the marine Bacillus licheniformis B3-15, were recently reported to possess different antibiofilm activities, with EPS being more active in preventing adhesion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Staphylococcus aureus BS destroying their preformed biofilms on surfaces. In this study, synergistic effects two exopolymers bacterial b...

Abstract This study utilized a guided free-fall drop tower and standard test headform to measure the peak linear acceleration (PLA) generated by different climbing helmet models that were impacted at various speeds (2–6 m s −1 ) locations (top, front, rear, side). Wide-ranging impact performance was observed for selected. Helmets produced lower PLAs composed of protective materials, such as exp...

Fragmentation of macroplastics into microplastics in the marine environment is probably one processes that have generated most drive for developing research field. Thus, it surprising level scientific knowledge on combinative effect oxidative degradation and mechanical stressors fragmentation relatively limited. Furthermore, has been hypothesized plastic continues nanoplastic size domains, but ...

Increasing requirements are leading to new developments in bead foam materials. Engineering thermoplastics such as polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) outperform standard foams thermal stability. In order obtain molded parts, beads fused together using steam chest molding. Classical theories for the fusion mechanism, explaining molding of amorphous EPS (expandable polystyrene) or semi-crystalline ...

In the last decades, EPS (expanded polystyrene) and XPS (extruded have become most frequently used thermal insulation. Furthermore, has step resistant insulation with higher strength. Nowadays in our current economic situation, circular economy plays a significant role. That means we need to intend making product that becomes waste as late possible. Instead of product, goal is return it basic m...