Bast fibres: structure, processing, properties, and applications

V Sadrmanesh, Y Chen - International Materials Reviews, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
There is an increasing demand for natural fibres worldwide due to their renewable and
biodegradable nature. This paper reviews many aspects of natural fibres, focusing on the …

[HTML][HTML] Synergy of rice-husk filler on physico-mechanical and tribological properties of hybrid Bauhinia-vahlii/sisal fiber reinforced epoxy composites

S Kumar, KKS Mer, B Gangil, VK Patel - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2019 - Elsevier
In this research, the effect of rice husk fillers were investigated on physical, mechanical and
sliding wear properties of on hybrid Bauhinia-vahlii-weight (BVW) and Bauhinia-vahlii …

Taguchi optimized sliding wear behavior and hardness of novel Grewia optiva/Basalt fiber reinforced hybrid polyester composites

PP Bijlwan, L Prasad, A Sharma… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This research paper investigated the hardness and tribological performance of novel Grewia
optiva/Basalt fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites. Two different configuration of …

Comparative study of green composites using grewia optiva, Himalayan nettle and silk as fiber

K Gupta, NR Chauhan - Advances in Materials and Processing …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Green composites combine the property of individual constituents, that is, fibre and polymer.
Their properties vary with plant source, species and geographical conditions. In this study …

[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effect of hybrid Himalayan Nettle/Bauhinia-vahlii fibers on physico-mechanical and sliding wear properties of epoxy composites

S Kumar, KKS Mer, B Gangil, VK Patel - Defence Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
The cellulosic bast fibers are recognized as a justifiable and biodegradable substitute for
producing moderate strength polymer composite materials because of their characteristics of …

[HTML][HTML] Physico-mechanical and Taguchi-designed sliding wear properties of Himalayan agave fiber reinforced polyester composite

S Kumar, L Prasad, S Kumar, VK Patel - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2019 - Elsevier
This research paper addresses the experimental investigation on physico-mechanical and
Taguchi-designed sliding wear properties of novel Himalayan agave fiber (fiber's sizes of 3 …

Enhancing the thermo-mechanical properties of thermoplastic starch films using rice straw fibers as reinforcement

TS Zeleke, FA Yihun, MT Ayana, MT Kassa… - Chemistry Africa, 2023 - Springer
Nowadays, the need for biodegradable plastics is increasing because they are
environmentally friendly and can replace petroleum-based non-degradable plastics that …

Bast fiber‐based polymer composites

S Kumar, B Gangil, KKS Mer… - Hybrid Fiber …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Natural abundance, high strength‐to‐weight ratios, and their biodegradable nature make
bast fibers (belong to plant fiber) attractive as reinforcing agents in polymer composite world …

Synergy of hybridization of bauhinia vahlii and kenaf fiber on mechanical and sliding wear properties of epoxy composites: A Grey Taguchi Optimization Study

B Pratap, VK Patel - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
The present research work aims to develop Bauhinia vahlii fibre epoxy composites with
incorporation of different weight percentage (wt%) of kenaf fiber as secondary reinforcement …

Effect of altitude on the mechanical strength of Grewia optiva fiber in Garhwal Himalaya, India

KK Murasing, M Kumar, A Kumar - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
In recent decades, fiber yielding plants are getting more importance due to their eco-friendly
nature of material they produce compared to other conventional materials. These plants …