Prediction of the tensile properties of biocomposites: a review of micro-mechanical models

T Khan, TA Sebaey, C Muthukumar, HI Rao… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
This article provides a comprehensive review of the suitability of the various micro-
mechanical models for accurately predicting the tensile properties, namely, tensile strength …

Redeemable environmental damage by recycling of industrial discarded and virgin glass fiber mats in hybrid composites—an exploratory investigation

TP Sathishkumar, J de‐Prado‐Gil… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The fiber industry develops materials with good physical and mechanical characteristics, but
it also generates a lot of waste that is difficult to degrade. Glass fibers can be extracted from …

Investigation on mechanical properties of flax fiber/expanded polystyrene waste composites

A Mohammed, DKN Rao - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
The current research has come from the deep concern for the sustainability of the
environment in terms of waste disposal and producing bio-based materials. In this way, the …

Performance properties of PP/sisal fibre composites having near critical fibre length and prediction of their properties

AB Bhagat, AK Ghosh - Fibers and Polymers, 2022 - Springer
Critical fibre length (Lc) of natural fibre as reinforcement for polymeric composites is an
essential parameter for enhancing mechanical properties. In this work, the effect of fibre …

Towards a green & ecological revolution: Review of natural reinforcing bio-composites and bio-hybrid composites

A Chichane, R Boujmal… - Polymers and Polymer …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Recently, the use of composite materials has significantly increased in various industries,
ranging from automotive to construction, due to their more advantageous properties …

Mechanical and biodegradation analysis of fully biodegradable eco‐friendly natural fiber reinforced sapling pot

AK Behera, S Avancha, N Das… - Polymer Composites, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In this work, eco‐friendly biodegradable nonwoven and woven jute‐based soy composites
were fabricated. As cellulose of jute and protein part of water‐based soy resin have requisite …

Investigations on morphology, tribology, rheology, thermo-mechanical properties, and EMI shielding of WC/MWCNT nanohybrids in polypropylene

S Leena, R Nanoth, J Karingamanna… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This study is focused to explore the synergism of dual nanofillers (tungsten carbide (WC)
and multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs)) in melt extruded PP composites. The …

An integrated approach to evaluate mechanical performance of date palm filler reinforced polypropylene

KI Alzebdeh, MMA Nassar - Materials Today Communications, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the mechanical properties of newly developed bio-composites comprising both
untreated and chemically treated date palm agro-residue fillers and polypropylene matrix …

Effect of a Bio-Based Dispersing Aid (Einar® 101) on PLA-Arbocel® Biocomposites: Evaluation of the Interfacial Shear Stress on the Final Mechanical Properties

L Aliotta, V Gigante, P Cinelli, MB Coltelli, A Lazzeri - Biomolecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
In this paper, the production and the characterization of poly (lactic) acid (PLA)-based
composites containing different amounts (from 10 wt.% to 25 wt.%) of ultra-short cellulose …

Predicting mechanical properties of hemicellulose-based films reinforced with acetylated nanocellulose

LR Mugwagwa, AFA Chimphango - Journal of Polymer Research, 2022 - Springer
Mechanical properties of acetylated hemicellulose/nanocellulose (AH/ACNC) films can be
enhanced by manipulating the ACNC degree of acetylation and loading. It is critical to …