[HTML][HTML] Challenges and advancement in water absorption of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites

M Mohammed, AJM Jawad, AM Mohammed, JK Oleiwi… - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural fibres (NFRs) composite materials are acquiring popularity in the modern world due
to their eco-friendliness and superior mechanical properties. Although it has been shown …

[HTML][HTML] Surface treatment to improve water repellence and compatibility of natural fiber with polymer matrix: Recent advancement

M Mohammed, R Rahman, AM Mohammed, T Adam… - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
The world is in need of more eco-friendly material, therefore numerous efforts have been
made to replace synthetic fibers in fiber-reinforced composites with natural fibers reinforced …

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] Comprehensive insights on mechanical attributes of natural-synthetic fibres in polymer composites

M Mohammed, JK Oleiwi, AM Mohammed… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to increase the robustness of natural fiber (NFR), hybridization with synthetic fibers
is crucial. The widespread usage of hybrid composites (HCs) in modern structural …

Interfacial bonding mechanisms of natural fibre-matrix composites: an overview

MM Mohammed, M Rasidi, AM Mohammed… - …, 2022 - search.proquest.com
The development of natural fiber (NFr) composites for a variety of applications is on the rise.
The optimization of the interfacial bonding (IFB) between the reinforcing NFr and polymer …

Exploring the potential of ZnO nanoparticle-treated fibers in advancing natural fiber reinforced composites: A review

BK Dejene - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Natural fiber-reinforced composites have attracted considerable attention as variable and
environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional materials in various industries …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical property enhancement of graphene-kenaf-epoxy multiphase composites for automotive applications

K Malik, F Ahmad, MSIS Dawood, MS Islam… - Composites Part A …, 2024 - Elsevier
Kenaf composites have a high strength-to-weight ratio, but weak fiber–matrix interface
bonding limits their automotive use. To address this, a novel technique was developed to …

[HTML][HTML] Improving hydrophobicity and compatibility between kenaf fiber and polymer composite by surface treatment with inorganic nanoparticles

M Mohammed, R Rahman, AM Mohammed… - Arabian Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Compatibility of natural fiber with hydrophobic matrix is a herculean task in literature works.
Surface treatment is a well-known approach for increasing the strength of interfacial …

Synthesis and characterization of waste polyethylene reinforced modified castor oil‐based polyester biocomposite

E Aydoğmuş, M Dağ, ZG Yalçın… - Journal of Applied …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this research, modified castor oil (MCO)‐based biocomposite has been synthesized and
its structure is strengthened with waste polyethylene (PE) reinforcement. Both the …

Unsaturated Polyester Resin Nanocomposites Based on Post-Consumer Polyethylene Terephthalate

K Kirshanov, R Toms, P Melnikov, A Gervald - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
A method for producing nanocomposites of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR) based on
recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a matrix has been proposed. The upcycling …