Recent advances in biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications

A Samir, FH Ashour, AAA Hakim… - Npj Materials …, 2022 - nature.com
The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

Renewable and sustainable biobased materials: An assessment on biofibers, biofilms, biopolymers and biocomposites

A Vinod, MR Sanjay, S Suchart… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
The current global scenario has a great impact on the development of new bio-based
materials due to its vital advantages that are helpful in replacing synthetic and hazardous …

Recent trends in treatment and fabrication of plant-based fiber-reinforced epoxy composite: a review

AH Birniwa, SS Abdullahi, M Ali… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Natural fiber (NF) is one of the many resources that nature has provided. NFs decompose
quickly and are biodegradable, renewable, and cost-effective. It may be scavenged from a …

Comprehensive review on plant fiber-reinforced polymeric biocomposites

S Mahmud, KMF Hasan, MA Jahid, K Mohiuddin… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Springer
The expansion of environment-friendly materials based on natural sources increases
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …

A review on the thermal characterisation of natural and hybrid fiber composites

JSS Neto, HFM de Queiroz, RAA Aguiar, MD Banea - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
The thermal stability of natural fiber composites is a relevant aspect to be considered since
the processing temperature plays a critical role in the manufacturing process of composites …

Modification of fibers and matrices in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: A comprehensive review

AR Ramachandran… - Macromolecular …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Application of natural fiber‐polymer composites (NFPCs) in different industrial applications
provides competitive edge due to their lightweight, higher specific mechanical properties …

PLA composites reinforced with flax and jute fibers—A review of recent trends, processing parameters and mechanical properties

UK Sanivada, G Mármol, FP Brito, R Fangueiro - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Multiple environmental concerns such as garbage generation, accumulation in disposal
systems and recyclability are powerful drivers for the use of many biodegradable materials …

[PDF][PDF] A review of recent advances in hybrid natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

J Neto, H Queiroz, R Aguiar, R Lima… - Journal of …, 2022 - cdn.techscience.cn
Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRCs) have demonstrated great potential for
many different applications in various industries due to their advantages compared to …

Physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites for construction and automotive applications

RV Patel, A Yadav, J Winczek - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Featured Application Due to its environmental acceptability, technological feasibility, and
economic viability, natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composite exhibits many potential …

A review on alternative raw materials for sustainable production: novel plant fibers

Y Seki, F Selli, ÜH Erdoğan, M Atagür… - Cellulose, 2022 - Springer
With ever increasing environmental awareness, renewable raw materials for textile and
composite industry have become an important alternative to reduce the use of petroleum …