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Exploring the Prospects of Macadamia Nutshells for Bio-Synthetic Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review

Version 1 : Received: 17 July 2023 / Approved: 17 July 2023 / Online: 18 July 2023 (07:24:45 CEST)

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Khan, M.S.; Islam, M.M.; Epaarachchi, J.; Shibata, S. Exploring the Prospects of Macadamia Nutshells for Bio-Synthetic Polymer Composites: A Review. Polymers 2023, 15, 4007. Khan, M.S.; Islam, M.M.; Epaarachchi, J.; Shibata, S. Exploring the Prospects of Macadamia Nutshells for Bio-Synthetic Polymer Composites: A Review. Polymers 2023, 15, 4007.

Abstract

The global production of macadamia nuts has witnessed a significant increase, resulting in the accumulation of large quantities of discarded nutshells. These nutshells possess remarkable hardness and toughness, comparable to aluminum. Incorporating natural fillers to enhance the properties of composite materials for various applications, including light duty, structural, and semi-structural purposes, is a common practice. Given their inherent hardness and toughness, macadamia nutshells present an intriguing choice as fillers, provided that the manufacturing conditions are economically viable. With the urgent need to shift towards natural fillers and reduce reliance on synthetics, exploring macadamia nutshells as components of natural fiber composites becomes imperative. This review aims to comprehensively examine the existing body of knowledge on macadamia nutshells and their bio-synthetic polymer composites, highlighting key research findings, achievements, and identifying knowledge gaps. Furthermore, the article will outline prospective areas of focus for future research endeavors in this domain, aligning with the universal goal of minimizing synthetic materials.

Keywords

macadamia nutshells; polymer composites; mechanical characterizations; morphology

Subject

Chemistry and Materials Science, Ceramics and Composites

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