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Controlling microalgae size via ball milling enhances biocomposite quality. Smaller Chlorella sp. particles improve material properties, creating eco-friendly alternatives to plastics.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biotechnology
  • Sustainable Polymers

Background:

  • Microalgae biocomposites offer sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics.
  • Homogeneous dispersion of microalgae within the matrix is a key challenge for biocomposite quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the impact of dried microalgae (Chlorella sp.) size on biocomposite quality.
  • Determine optimal ball milling parameters for size reduction.

Main Methods:

  • Ball milling was employed to control the size of pretreated dried Chlorella sp.
  • Poly(ethylene-vinyl acetate) (EVA) was used as the matrix material.
  • Mechanical properties of the resulting biocomposites were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Microalgae particle size was dependent on the total weight of stainless-steel balls, not the number.
  • Ball milling for 6 hours with 3/8-inch balls reduced particle size by 72.84% (to 161.43 μm).
  • Smaller microalgae particles led to improved microalgae ratio and enhanced mechanical properties.

Conclusions:

  • Controlling microalgae size through ball milling is crucial for producing high-quality biocomposites.
  • Optimized microalgae size enables biocomposites with significant microalgae content and mechanical strength comparable to conventional polymers.