Among the main contributors to the gross domestic product of all countries are their natural
resources, whose improper utilization adds problems to the lack of proper data on their …

Curaua nanofibers extracted under different conditions were investigated. The raw fibers
were mercerized with NaOH solutions; they were then submitted to acid hydrolysis using …

Composites with sustainable natural fibers are currently experiencing remarkably diversified
applications, including in engineering industries, owing to their lower cost and density as …

Sugar cane bagasse and curaua acidolysis lignins were used to get a better understanding
of the mechanism involved in a new chemical modification of sugar cane bagasse and …

Continuing the studies on the Brazilian lignocellulosic fibers, this paper presents chemical,
physical, thermal and mechanical properties of curauá fibers, one of the unique fibers of the …

Vegetable fiber reinforced polymer composites have enormous potential to replace
materials originated from non-renewable resources. For an adequate use of vegetable fibers …

This paper presents morphology, physical and strength properties of piassava fiber, a very
rigid fiber having a potential to be used as composite reinforcement. Composites of …

Pré-polímeros fenólicos e lignofenólicos (substituição de 40% em massa de fenol por
lignina, extraída do bagaço de cana) foram sintetizados para preparar compósitos com …

Over the last few years, there has been a great interest in the production of cellulose
nanofiber films. However, conventional casting and film with only one kind of nanofiber may …

Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) fiber is one of several lignocellulosic fibers with superior strength,
but the least investigated, particularly as reinforcement in strong, tough polymeric …