A Comprehensive Compilation and Conceptual Exploration of Fully Organic Composite Material Variants Based on Hemp-Derived Components: A Roadmap for Sustainable Material Development
Creators: name: Landry, Marie Seshat
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2025

description: Advancing Sustainable Composites Through Organic Innovation: A Hemp-Based Material Design Framework

The urgent need for sustainable materials demands innovative exploration into composites derived from renewable resources. This paper—authored by Marie Seshat Landry with assistance from AI—presents a comprehensive, categorized compilation of conceptual, fully organic composite material variants. These materials are designed from three primary hemp-derived components: Hemp-Derived Carbon Nanosheets (HDCNS) as a reinforcing agent, Epoxidized Hemp Seed Oil (EHSO) as a bio-based thermosetting matrix, and Modified Hemp Lignin (MHL) as a rigidifying and functional co-component.

 

The work systematically investigates a broad design space by varying the relative proportions of HDCNS (0–50%), EHSO (0–85%), and MHL (10–90%). It also integrates a diverse array of organic processing methodologies—including compression molding, additive manufacturing, electrospinning, and foaming—alongside natural additives such as nanocellulose, bio-based plasticizers, natural fibers, and flame retardants. These are applied to fine-tune targeted material properties.

 

Variants are categorized based on compositional trends, processing techniques, and additive functionalities. Anticipated properties—including mechanical strength, thermal and electrical performance, barrier characteristics, fire resistance, biodegradability, and other functional traits—are outlined for each category. These projections are informed by established material science principles, literature-based structure–property relationships, and expert extrapolation.

 

This extensive, conceptual database offers a foundational resource and strategic roadmap for future experimental research and development of high-performance, sustainable biocomposites. Target applications include packaging, structural components, electronics, biomedical devices, and agriculture. The vision and direction of this expansive initiative are grounded in the pioneering work of Marie Seshat Landry.

Sustainable Composites Through Organic Innovation: A Hemp-Based Material Design Framework

The urgent need for sustainable materials demands innovative exploration into composites derived from renewable resources. This paper—authored by Marie Seshat Landry with assistance from AI—presents a comprehensive, categorized compilation of conceptual, fully organic composite material variants. These materials are designed from three primary hemp-derived components: Hemp-Derived Carbon Nanosheets (HDCNS) as a reinforcing agent, Epoxidized Hemp Seed Oil (EHSO) as a bio-based thermosetting matrix, and Modified Hemp Lignin (MHL) as a rigidifying and functional co-component.

The work systematically investigates a broad design space by varying the relative proportions of HDCNS (0–50%), EHSO (0–85%), and MHL (10–90%). It also integrates a diverse array of organic processing methodologies—including compression molding, additive manufacturing, electrospinning, and foaming—alongside natural additives such as nanocellulose, bio-based plasticizers, natural fibers, and flame retardants. These are applied to fine-tune targeted material properties.

Variants are categorized based on compositional trends, processing techniques, and additive functionalities. Anticipated properties—including mechanical strength, thermal and electrical performance, barrier characteristics, fire resistance, biodegradability, and other functional traits—are outlined for each category. These projections are informed by established material science principles, literature-based structure–property relationships, and expert extrapolation.

This extensive, conceptual database offers a foundational resource and strategic roadmap for future experimental research and development of high-performance, sustainable biocomposites. Target applications include packaging, structural components, electronics, biomedical devices, and agriculture. The vision and direction of this expansive initiative are grounded in the pioneering work of Marie Seshat Landry.