Obtaining an Eco-Friendly Biocomposite Based on Walnut Shell for Use in Furniture Production
Polymer composite materials are modern industrial products containing reinforcing fillers obtained from renewable agricultural and plant raw materials. The results of this study showed the effect of a natural filler consisting of walnut shells on the physical and mechanical properties of biomaterials. Using simple technology and an environmentally friendly approach, a formaldehyde-free biomaterial based on polypropylene modified with tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), was obtained.