Natural fibers composites: Origin, importance, consumption pattern, and challenges

D Thapliyal, S Verma, P Sen, R Kumar… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted world of natural fiber applications
within the domain of composite materials. Natural fibers are meticulously examined in detail …

Recent advances in production of sustainable and biodegradable polymers from agro-food waste: Applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicines

PC Nath, R Sharma, S Debnath, PK Nayak… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Agro-food waste is a rich source of biopolymers such as cellulose, chitin, and starch, which
have been shown to possess excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low toxicity …

Mechanical properties of ramie/flax hybrid natural fiber composites under different conditions

KR Sumesh, A Ajithram, S Palanisamy… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2024 - Springer
Hybrid ramie/flax natural fiber reinforcement along with epoxy resin is used as the matrix
material in this research. Compression molding was adopted as the fabrication method …

Tailoring Epoxy Composites with Acacia caesia Bark Fibers: Evaluating the Effects of Fiber Amount and Length on Material Characteristics

S Palanisamy, M Kalimuthu, C Santulli, M Palaniappan… - Fibers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In recent years, there has been growing interest in utilizing bark fibers as reinforcements for
polymer composites. This study focused on the characterization of epoxy composites …

Characteristics of surface modified sugarcane bagasse cellulose: application of esterification and oxidation reactions

S Rao, M Madhushree, KS Bhat - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Research on polymer matrix composites has become increasingly important in both the
academic and industrial sectors. The study of polymer-natural fiber composites, known for …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring strategies for valorizing wood processing waste: advancing sustainable, fully lignocellulosic biocomposites

R Dinu, I Bejenari, I Volf, A Mija - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study presents the design and synthesis of bio-composites exhibiting high properties,
wherein both the matrix and filler originate from wood biomass. Notably, no additional …

The Chemical Characterisation of the Maritime Pine Bark Cultivated in Northern Portugal

D Barros, É Fernandes, M Jesus, L Barros… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Maritime pine, scientifically known as Pinus pinaster, holds a vital role in Iberian Peninsula
forests, primarily as a source of wood for panels, paper, and cellulose production. Recently …

Influence of washing with sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) surfactant on different properties of ramie fibres

M Palaniappan, S Palanisamy, T Murugesan… - …, 2024 - search.proquest.com
Green composite materials are a means of reducing reliance on synthetic and especially
single-use plastics (SUP) and raising public awareness of the need for urgent action to …

Exploring Biopolymer for Food and Pharmaceuticals Application in the Circular Bioeconomy: An Agro-Food Waste-to-Wealth Approach

J Panda, AK Mishra, YK Mohanta, K Patowary… - Waste and Biomass …, 2024 - Springer
Globally, a substantial quantity of agricultural food waste and byproducts that contain
significant bioactive chemicals are produced, particularly across the whole supply chain …

A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications

B Mylsamy, SKM Shanmugam… - Polymer Engineering …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
High performance and durability are essential for goods to satisfy the needs of the
expanding worldwide market. Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are materials made from a …