Fernando Wypych

TL;DR: An overview of the developments made in the area of biodegradable composites, in terms of market, processing methods, matrix reinforcement systems, morphology, properties and product development is presented in this article.

TL;DR: In this article, a unified overview of matrix nanocomposites is presented underlining the need for these materials, their processing methods and some recent results on structure, properties and potential applications, perspectives including need for such materials in future space mission and other interesting applications together with market and safety aspects.

TL;DR: In this article, the availability of some of the Brazilian lignocellulosic fibers, their market, extraction methods, reported morphology, properties and their present applications are described.

TL;DR: A systematic optimization study carried out by factorial design showed that for the reactive dyes tested, the ZnO semiconductor exhibits a better efficiency than that observed with anatase TiO2.

TL;DR: In this paper, a mineral clay was used as filler in order to improve the mechanical properties of glycerol-plasticized Cara starch films, and the results were characterized by mechanical and dynamic analyses, X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry, infrared spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy.