The poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) is one of the most widely used polymers in the world, mainly due to the versatility of properties. The incorporation of additives alter its final characteristics enabling a wide application, ...

The development of biomaterials with specific features to aid in tissue recovery damaged by accident or disease is one of the challenges in the scientific field that involves the areas of medicine and engineering. These ...

The reuse of materials is a topic of great interest due to the high amount of waste generated in various activities. Waste of treated wooden poles with chromated copper arsenate (CCA) and ceramic electrical insulators (RIP) ...

Chromated copper arsenate (CCA) is the most used preservative in wooden poles of electricity distribution network, due to its high efficiency in the wood preservation. The CCAtreated wooden poles may be properly disposed ...

Polymers produced from renewable sources have drawn the scientific community attention due to their environmental advantages when compared to those from petroleum. Many of these polymers, such as those produced from starch ...

The use of natural fibers from renewable and biodegradable sources, such as cellulose, in oleophilic sorbent formation has become an interesting alternative due to their excellent properties. However, chemical treatments ...

The Growing use of PET packaging results in high generation of solid waste. Recycling is an alternative For a polymeric material this reuse. This study aims to evaluate the influence of incorporation of 2.5, 5 and 7.5% ...

The contamination and the improper use of water linked to the population growth have caused concern on the part of the legislation, which has been leading to the study of new technologies that aim the treatment, reuse and ...