Dirk Muscat

Corrosion of commonly used steel reinforcements weakens the structural strength of concrete. To address this issue, research was conducted on concrete reinforcements in the form of polymer fibers. These polymer fibers need concrete bonding ability and good mechanical properties. This study investigates core-shell fibers produced from polyketone and polypro pylene mixed with a compatibilizer. Th...

The increasing prevalence of bio-based and biodegradable plastics as an alternative to traditional plastics derived from crude oil is a noteworthy trend. Polybutylene succinate (PBS), a plastic produced from succinic acid, is among the promising materials for the future. However, the production of bio-based succinic acid through biotechnical processes in controlled environments presents challen...