Sustainable Bioresin from Fruit Waste and Natural Gum for Circular Economy in Non- Load-Bearing Application

Sustainable Bioresin from Fruit Waste and Natural Gum for Circular Economy in Non- Load-Bearing Application | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Research Article Sustainable Bioresin from Fruit Waste and Natural Gum for Circular Economy in Non- Load-Bearing Application Alhayat G. Temesgen, Jörg Kaufmann, Holger Cebulla This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-7432808/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract Background Petroleum-based plastics have significant environmental impacts, including harm to marine ecosystems, terrestrial wildlife, human health, and global warming. In response, bio-based resins are emerging as viable alternatives in composite manufacturing, driven by the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly materials. Methods This research focuses on developing bio-resins derived from Acacia gum and orange peel waste for lightweight structural applications. Acacia gum and fruit peels were extracted, washed, dried, and ground into powder form, then combined in specific ratios to produce bio-resins. Results In line with circular economy principles, these agricultural wastes were used as alternative raw materials to create valuable synthetic resins. FTIR analysis of Acacia gum revealed O–H functional groups at an absorption band of 3300 cm⁻¹, indicating the hygroscopic nature of the lab-prepared resin. This issue was mitigated by incorporating fruit peel powder, which acted as a natural plasticizer. Conclusions This study demonstrates the potential of renewable agricultural wastes in bio-resin development, supporting the transition toward sustainable composite manufacturing. The findings establish a framework for utilizing eco-friendly matrices, particularly suited for non-load-bearing structural components. Frankincense Gum Orange Peel Sustainable Bioresin Eco-Friendly Composite Circular Economy Non-load-bearing Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. 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