Nayara Mendes Dos Santos

Prof. Nayara Mendes Dos Santos

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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 November 2024 in Sustainability
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ASAnderson Ravik dos Santos
Anderson Ravik dos Santos
RSRivelino Neri Silva
Rivelino Neri Silva
NSNayara Mendes Dos Santos
Nayara Mendes Dos Santos
MVMariana Fernandes Costa Vieira
Mariana Fernandes Costa Vieira
PPPatrícia Santiago De Oliveira Patrício
Patrícia Santiago De Oliveira Patrício
WFWanna Carvalho Fontes
Wanna Carvalho Fontes
The increasing demand for disposable textile products, personal care items, and electronic commerce has led to a substantial rise in waste generation, particularly from nonwoven fabric masks (wNWFs) and corrugated cardboard (wCC). This study assessed the feasibility of utilizing these waste materials, which were produced in significant amounts during the COVID-19 pandemic, as both a matrix and reinforcement filler in wood–plastic composites (WPCs). The WPC was fabricated using either two extrusion cycles or thermokinetic homogenization, with both processes being followed by hot pressing. The formulations consisted of virgin polypropylene (vPP), wNWF, and wCC in proportions of 45, 45, and 10 wt %, respectively. The results demonstrated that the composites produced via two extrusion cycles exhibited a tensile strength that was 85% higher and three-point flexural strength three times greater than those produced through thermokinetic homogenization. These findings contribute to advancements in scientific and technological knowledge and offer an efficient solution for managing these types of waste, which continue to be generated post-pandemic.