Author:Mokhothu, Thabang H; John, Maya JDate:Mar 2017The use of bio-based fillers as alternative replacement for synthetic fillers has been dictated by increasing ecological concerns as well as depleting petroleum resources. The other aspect is a growing need for eco-friendly, renewable and ...Read more
Author:John, Maya J; Thomas, SDate:Jun 2010Cellulose is the most abundant polymer on earth- has emerged as an ideal candidate for providing nanoparticles as reinforcing agents. There is a growing interest in cellulose nanocomposites within the research community and especially if the ...Read more
Author:John, Maya JDate:Mar 2017The aim of this chapter is to discuss the design and manufacturing of bio-based sandwich structures. As the economic advantages of weight reduction have become mandatory for many advanced industries, bio-based sandwich panels have emerged as ...Read more
Author:Mtibe, Asanda; Muniyasamy, Sudhakar; Motaung, TEDate:Jul 2020Biobased polymer and bio-nanocomposites have provided significant improvement in material science, moving towards the development of green materials to replace petro-based materials. The present study investigated the value-added utilisation ...Read more
Author:Joseph, S; John, Maya J; Pothen, LADate:2010Biopolymers from renewable resources have attracted much attention in recent years. Increasing environmental consciousness and demands of legislative authorities have given significant opportunities for improved materials from renewable ...Read more