Towards the design of high-performance plant fibre composites
For the past 15 years, there has been tremendous interest and technological development
concerning biocomposites. Plant fibres can be derived from a multitude of natural agro …
concerning biocomposites. Plant fibres can be derived from a multitude of natural agro …
[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
Environmentally-friendly monofilament cellulosic fibres have been widely used as
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …
A review of natural fibers used in biocomposites: Plant, animal and regenerated cellulose fibers
Natural fibers today are a popular choice for applications in composite manufacturing.
Based on the sustainability benefits, biofibers such as plant fibers are replacing synthetic …
Based on the sustainability benefits, biofibers such as plant fibers are replacing synthetic …
[HTML][HTML] Flax fibre and its composites–A review
In recent years, the use of flax fibres as reinforcement in composites has gained popularity
due to an increasing requirement for developing sustainable materials. Flax fibres are cost …
due to an increasing requirement for developing sustainable materials. Flax fibres are cost …
Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) fibre reinforced polymer composite materials: A review on preparation, properties and prospects
M Ramesh - Progress in Materials Science, 2019 - Elsevier
History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …
Plant fibre: molecular structure and biomechanical properties, of a complex living material, influencing its deconstruction towards a biobased composite
Plant cell walls form an organic complex composite material that fulfils various functions. The
hierarchical structure of this material is generated from the integration of its elementary …
hierarchical structure of this material is generated from the integration of its elementary …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of drying on the mechanical behaviour of flax fibres and their unidirectional composites
The microstructure of flax fibres can be considered as a laminate with layers reinforced by
cellulose fibrils. During a single fibre tensile test the S2 layer is subjected to shear. At room …
cellulose fibrils. During a single fibre tensile test the S2 layer is subjected to shear. At room …
Defects in natural fibres: their origin, characteristics and implications for natural fibre-reinforced composites
M Hughes - Journal of materials science, 2012 - Springer
This article reviews defects in natural fibres and how, ultimately, they affect the properties of
composite materials reinforced with such fibres. Under ideal circumstances, certain natural …
composite materials reinforced with such fibres. Under ideal circumstances, certain natural …
Influence of the sampling area of the stem on the mechanical properties of hemp fibers
Natural fibers appear to be a promising alternative to glass fibers for the reinforcement of
polymer matrix composites. However, the wide dispersion of their mechanical properties …
polymer matrix composites. However, the wide dispersion of their mechanical properties …
[HTML][HTML] Bamboo fibres for reinforcement in composite materials: Strength Weibull analysis
A recently developed mechanical method for extracting long bamboo fibres opens the
possibility to exploit this new material as reinforcement in composite materials for high end …
possibility to exploit this new material as reinforcement in composite materials for high end …