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Role of corn cob waste biosilica on mechanical, wear, thermal conductivity, and water absorption properties of essential oil, bamboo fiber-polyester food packaging composite material

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This study investigates the influence of corn cob waste biosilica on the mechanical, wear, thermal conductivity, and water absorption properties of an essential oil and bamboo fiber-reinforced polyester food packaging composite material. The production process involved blending, extrusion, and compression molding techniques. The resulting samples were subjected to characterization as per ASTM standards. Among composites developed, R5 emerged as a standout performer, provided exceptional mechanical properties, including a tensile strength of 84 MPa, a flexural strength of 127 MPa, and an impact resistance of 3.74 J. Additionally, composite R6 displayed noteworthy thermal conductivity at 0.358 W/mK, while R5 demonstrated a controlled increase in water absorption at 2.7%. Notably, the R6 composite exhibited exceptional wear resistance, evidenced by a specific wear rate of 0.011 mm3/Nm and a coefficient of friction of 0.42. This research underscores the potential of corn cob biosilica in enhancing the multifaceted properties of food packaging composites, ultimately contributing to the development of robust and efficient packaging solutions for the food industry.

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Eswaran, A., Giri, R., Venkateshwaran, N. et al. Role of corn cob waste biosilica on mechanical, wear, thermal conductivity, and water absorption properties of essential oil, bamboo fiber-polyester food packaging composite material. Biomass Conv. Bioref. (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05281-2

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