Mechanical performance and failure mechanisms of biochar-reinforced recycled polypropylene composites

Thiyagarajan Kumar, Navin Kumar, Vigneshwaran Shanmugam, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Tamil Nadu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech High Tech Dr, Rangarajan Dr, Sakunthala Engineering College, Tamil Nadu

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on July 31, 2026

Abstract

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Mechanical degradation during recycling limits the reuse of recycled polypropylene (rPP) in load-bearing applications. The incorporation of sustainable carbonaceous fillers such as biochar offers a promising strategy for improving the mechanical ...