Revaluation of pine nutshell waste (Araucaria angustifolia) in recycled PP composites: Mechanical and thermal properties and life cycle assessment

Luiz Guilherme de Andrade Aguiar, Fillip Cortat Alves, Antônio José de Andrade Junior, Rennan Felix da Silva Barbosa, Nilo Sampaio, Derval S. Rosa, Daniella R. Mulinari, Department of Mechanics and Energy, State University of Rio de Janeiro , Department of Materials and Technology, São Paulo State University , School of Engineering , Department of Materials Engineering , University of São Paulo , Center for Engineering, and Applied Social Sciences , Federal University of ABC , Santo André

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on January 24, 2026

Abstract

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The extensive use of plastics in packaging causes several environmental impacts. A promising alternative is the development of composites reinforced with agro-industrial waste. This study investigates the use of pine nutshell (Araucaria angustifolia) ...