[HTML][HTML] Natural-fiber-reinforced chitosan, chitosan blends and their nanocomposites for various advanced applications

RA Ilyas, HA Aisyah, AH Nordin, N Ngadi, MYM Zuhri… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next
generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties of oil palm fibre-reinforced polymer composites: A review

MRM Asyraf, MR Ishak, A Syamsir, NM Nurazzi… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, serious reduction in petroleum resources and concerns about the usage of
synthetic plastics have prompted global communities to accept the use of natural fibres and …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review on food waste management for the production of materials and biofuel

A Lahiri, S Daniel, R Kanthapazham, R Vanaraj… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Increasing demand for fuels and chemicals, exacerbated by factors such as overpopulation,
the threat of global warming, and the scarcity of fossil resources, puts a strain on our …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable bamboo fiber reinforced polymeric composites for structural applications: A mini review of recent advances and future prospects

KMF Hasan, KMN Al Hasan, T Ahmed… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
This article reviews the present status and prospects of sustainable bamboo fiber reinforced
polymeric composites (BFRCs). Because of its rapid growth, renewability, and minimal …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of chemical treatment process parameters for enhancement of mechanical properties of Kenaf fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites: A …

S Kumar, R Dang, A Manna, NK Dhiman… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
As advancements in sustainable material science continue, kenaf fiber and polylactic acid
(KF/PLA) composites have emerged as promising eco-friendly alternatives. The current …

[HTML][HTML] Behavior of concrete reinforced with date palm fibers

F Althoey, IY Hakeem, MA Hosen, S Qaidi, HF Isleem… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, researchers have begun to investigate innovative sustainable
construction materials for the development of greener and more environmentally friendly …

Evaluation of characterisation efficiency of natural fibre-reinforced polylactic acid biocomposites for 3D printing applications

S Awad, R Siakeng, EM Khalaf, MH Mahmoud… - Sustainable Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Now, the technology of 3D printing is commonly utilised in various sections of study. The
current study fabricated Polylactic Acid (PLA)/various pure and hybrid Natural Fibre (NF) …

Development of environmental friendly biocomposites using domestic discarded wastes as potential fibre and filler

H Alshahrani, VR Arun Prakash - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2023 - Springer
Workers in the composite manufacturing sector and the general public have felt the effects of
environmental deterioration and the health risks posed by the unprecedented usage of …

[HTML][HTML] Characteristic properties of date-palm fibre/sheep wool reinforced polyester composites

MY Abdellah, MG Sadek, H Alharthi… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we attempted to characterise the effects of date-palm fibre (DPF) and a date-
palm fibre/sheep wool hybrid in polyester to enhance high-performance and low-cost …

[HTML][HTML] Recent development in the processing, properties, and applications of epoxy-based natural fiber polymer biocomposites

RB Alsuwait, M Souiyah, I Momohjimoh, SA Ganiyu… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Growing environmental concerns have increased the scientific interest in the utilization of
natural fibers for the development of epoxy biocomposite materials. The incorporation of one …