Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather

The increasing concerns about solid waste disposal have led to the development of innovative strategies for repurposing waste materials. This paper describes a simple solution casting process for recycling postconsumed footwear leather fiber (PCF) into a biocomposite film reinforced with graphene ox...

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Main Authors: Rashedul Islam, Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon, Thuhin Kumar Dey, Mamun Jamal, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Moganapriya Chinnasamy, Md. Elias Uddin
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:Advances in Polymer Technology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3996687
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author Rashedul Islam
Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon
Thuhin Kumar Dey
Mamun Jamal
Rajasekar Rathanasamy
Moganapriya Chinnasamy
Md. Elias Uddin
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Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon
Thuhin Kumar Dey
Mamun Jamal
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description The increasing concerns about solid waste disposal have led to the development of innovative strategies for repurposing waste materials. This paper describes a simple solution casting process for recycling postconsumed footwear leather fiber (PCF) into a biocomposite film reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). PVP was utilized as a compatibilizer to strengthen the interfacial bonding of GO and leather fiber via π–π interactions. UV–visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy were used to examine the material dispersibility bonding between GO and PCF, structural properties, thermal properties, and surface morphology of the biocomposite films, respectively. Compared to pure PCF film, the oxygen transmission rate of the prepared biocomposite films is elevated by 64% as well as the biodegradability rate is intensified up to 60%. In addition, the film’s tensile strengths are raised by 216%, while their elongation at break is increased by 164.64% as compared with PCF. The versatility of these eco-friendly and biodegradable composite films extends to its possible applications in packaging and interior design. The outcomes of the research reveal the viability of manufacturing affordable and sustainable biocomposites through the utilization of waste leather from consumed footwear.
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spelling doaj-art-58cc594c5caf4433b2f7eee41671ed552025-02-03T06:45:14ZengWileyAdvances in Polymer Technology1098-23292023-01-01202310.1155/2023/3996687Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear LeatherRashedul Islam0Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon1Thuhin Kumar Dey2Mamun Jamal3Rajasekar Rathanasamy4Moganapriya Chinnasamy5Md. Elias Uddin6Department of Leather EngineeringDepartment of Leather EngineeringDepartment of Leather EngineeringDepartment of ChemistryDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringDepartment of Mining EngineeringDepartment of Leather EngineeringThe increasing concerns about solid waste disposal have led to the development of innovative strategies for repurposing waste materials. This paper describes a simple solution casting process for recycling postconsumed footwear leather fiber (PCF) into a biocomposite film reinforced with graphene oxide (GO) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). PVP was utilized as a compatibilizer to strengthen the interfacial bonding of GO and leather fiber via π–π interactions. UV–visible spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermogravimetric analysis, and scanning electron microscopy were used to examine the material dispersibility bonding between GO and PCF, structural properties, thermal properties, and surface morphology of the biocomposite films, respectively. Compared to pure PCF film, the oxygen transmission rate of the prepared biocomposite films is elevated by 64% as well as the biodegradability rate is intensified up to 60%. In addition, the film’s tensile strengths are raised by 216%, while their elongation at break is increased by 164.64% as compared with PCF. The versatility of these eco-friendly and biodegradable composite films extends to its possible applications in packaging and interior design. The outcomes of the research reveal the viability of manufacturing affordable and sustainable biocomposites through the utilization of waste leather from consumed footwear.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3996687
spellingShingle Rashedul Islam
Md Ashikur Rahaman Noyon
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Rajasekar Rathanasamy
Moganapriya Chinnasamy
Md. Elias Uddin
Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather
Advances in Polymer Technology
title Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather
title_full Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather
title_fullStr Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather
title_full_unstemmed Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather
title_short Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Reinforced Biocomposite: Recycling of Postconsumed Footwear Leather
title_sort fabrication of graphene oxide reinforced biocomposite recycling of postconsumed footwear leather
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/3996687
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