Enhancing Microalgae Content in Biocomposites through a Mechanical Grinding Method.

ABSTRACT: Microalgae-based biocomposites are gaining traction as ecofriendly and cost-effective alternatives to conventional petroleum-based plastics. However, achieving a homogeneous dispersion of microalgae within a biocomposite matrix remains a challenge. In this study, we investigated the effect of the size of dried microalgae (Chlorella sp.) on the quality of biocomposites. Ball milling, a mechanical grinding process, was used to control the size of the pretreated dried microalgae. Our results demonstrate that the microalgae size strongly depends on the total weight of the stainless-steel balls, rather than the number of balls used in the milling process. Poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) (EVA), with functional groups resembling those of Chlorella sp., was incorporated into the ball-mi

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10708249 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature