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Physical and Mechanical Properties of a New Bio-Composite Material Based on Seashells for Use in Furniture Making
 
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Department of Wood Technology, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Vilsonovo setaliste 9, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
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Department of Art and Restoration, University of Dubrovnik, Branitelja Dubrovnika 29, 20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
 
 
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Sandra Martinovic   

Department of Wood Technology, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Vilsonovo setaliste 9, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
 
 
J. Ecol. Eng. 2024; 25(3):1-11
 
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This paper explores the possibility of using recycled seashells from marine coasts of the Mali Ston Bay in Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia, to create a novel bio material derived from waste seashells. In this research, two types of waste seashells, mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) and oyster (Ostrea edulis), combined with natural, non-toxic binders (bone glue) were investigated experimentally. The goal is to develop a sustainable material, suitable for the production of furniture and decorative objects. The parameters studied, included physical and mechanical properties of this material. The results showed that this bio composite material, derived from recycled seashells, is hygroscopic and has low compression strength. It should be used for making furniture components that don't bear heavy loads and it is suitable only for interior applications. This study presents an eco-friendly and sustainable material option, while optimizing the recycling of food waste materials.
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