Environmental impact of food packaging materials: A review of contemporary development from conventional plastics to polylactic acid based materials

LK Ncube, AU Ude, EN Ogunmuyiwa, R Zulkifli… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
Plastics have remained the material of choice, and after serving their intended purpose, a
large proportion ends up in the environment where they persist for centuries. The packaging …

Chemical composition and mechanical properties of natural fibers

S Chokshi, V Parmar, P Gohil… - Journal of Natural …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Natural Fiber (NF) becomes a vital part of the various industries such as textile, automotive,
packaging, construction, etc. nowadays. This is a review of the chemical composition and …

Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

M Akter, MH Uddin, HR Anik - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts have been significant
factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across a variety of …

[HTML][HTML] A review of recent research on the use of cellulosic fibres, their fibre fabric reinforced cementitious, geo-polymer and polymer composites in civil engineering

L Yan, B Kasal, L Huang - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
Environmentally-friendly monofilament cellulosic fibres have been widely used as
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …

High performances of plant fiber reinforced composites—A new insight from hierarchical microstructures

Z Zhang, S Cai, Y Li, Z Wang, Y Long, T Yu… - Composites science and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Plant fibers (ramie, jute, sisal, kenaf, etc.) reinforced composites (PFRCs) have raised great
attentions during the past decade and have been increasingly used in automotive …

Modified hemp fibers intended for fiber‐reinforced polymer composites used in structural applications—A review. I. Methods of modification

F Tanasă, M Zănoagă, CA Teacă… - Polymer …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Natural fiber composites have experienced a renaissance in the last two decades as a
response to societal demands for developing eco‐friendly, biodegradable and recyclable …

Physical and chemical modifications of plant fibres for reinforcement in cementitious composites

R Ahmad, R Hamid, SA Osman - Advances in Civil Engineering, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
This paper highlights the physical and chemical surface modifications of plant fibre (PF) for
attaining suitable properties as reinforcements in cementitious composites. Untreated PF …

A comprehensive review of types, properties, treatment methods and application of plant fibers in construction and building materials

MN Amin, W Ahmad, K Khan, A Ahmad - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sustainable development involves the usage of alternative sustainable materials in order to
sustain the excessive depletion of natural resources. Plant fibers, as a “green” material, are …

Physical and chemical modifications of cellulose fibers for food packaging applications

S Saedi, CV Garcia, JT Kim, GH Shin - Cellulose, 2021 - Springer
Cellulose fibers have gained considerable interest for use as gas barriers and reinforcing
fillers in food packaging materials because of their interesting properties, including …

Sustainable and renewable bio-based natural fibres and its application for 3D printed concrete: A review

S Luhar, T Suntharalingam, S Navaratnam, I Luhar… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
The concept of sustainability and the utilization of renewable bio-based sources have
gained prominent attention in the construction industry. Material selection in construction …