Ginena Bildard Shombe

1 Introduction The integration of inorganic nanoparticles and polymers allows one to combine the properties of the two components, leading to materials with improved or entirely new functionalities [1]. This approach builds on the long-standing use of inorganic materials as fillers in polymers to improve mechanical strength, thermal stability, and cost-effectiveness, among other factors [2].

Cashew nut shell: a potential bio-resource for the production of green environmentally friendly chemicals, materials and fuels James E. Mgaya, Ginena Bildard Shombe, Siphamandla Cecil Masikane, Sixberth Mlowe, Egid B. Mubofu  and Neerish Revaprasadu Abstract Exploitation of agricultural waste as green starting materials to produce various valuable products is attracting the attention of academic, industrial and other practitioners.