Biobased polymer composites: a review

A Pokharel, KJ Falua, A Babaei-Ghazvini… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Global environmental concerns, as well as the rapid depletion of non-renewable fossil fuel-
based resources, have prompted research into the development of sustainable …

Recent progress on natural fibers mixed with CFRP and GFRP: properties, characteristics, and failure behaviour

AD Nugraha, MI Nuryanta, L Sean, K Budiman… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Research on natural-fiber-reinforced polymer composite is continuously developing. Natural
fibers from flora have received considerable attention from researchers because their use in …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive insights on mechanical attributes of natural-synthetic fibres in polymer composites

M Mohammed, JK Oleiwi, AM Mohammed… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
In order to increase the robustness of natural fiber (NFR), hybridization with synthetic fibers
is crucial. The widespread usage of hybrid composites (HCs) in modern structural …

Mechanical characterization, water absorption, and thickness swelling of lightweight pineapple leaf/ramie fabric-reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites

LF Ng, MY Yahya, C Muthukumar… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fiber-reinforced composites are among the recognized competing materials in various
engineering applications. Ramie and pineapple leaf fibers are fascinating natural fibers due …

A review on the effect of fabric reinforcement on strength enhancement of natural fiber composites

S Arumugam, J Kandasamy, S Venkatesan, R Murugan… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of reinforcements on the strength of
natural fiber composites. Recent advancements in natural fiber composites have minimized …

Physical, mechanical and perforation resistance of natural-synthetic fiber interply laminate hybrid composites

SN Mohd Bakhori, MZ Hassan, N Mohd Bakhori… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Natural and synthetic fibres have emerged in high demand due to their excellent properties.
Natural fibres have good mechanical properties and are less expensive, making them a …

Fatigue and impact properties of kenaf/glass-reinforced hybrid pultruded composites for structural applications

TS Balakrishnan, MTH Sultan, FS Shahar, AA Basri… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
To address the weight, cost, and sustainability associated with fibreglass application in
structural composites, plant fibres serve as an alternative to reduce and replace the usage of …

Mechanical Performance of Glass/Epoxy Composites Loaded with Silane-Treated Aluminum Hydroxide Fillers

K Shaker, M Adnan, Y Nawab, M Umair, M Jabbar… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the influence of silane-treated aluminum hydroxide on the
mechanical performance of flame-retardant composites. These composites have potential …

An experimental investigation into mechanical and thermal properties of hybrid woven rattan/glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy composites

AP Irawan, PT Anggarina, DW Utama, N Najid… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The investigation of hybrid, woven, natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites as a
substitute reinforcement for fiber polymer composites has recently caught the interest of …

Mechanical and hygroscopic characteristics of unidirectional jute/glass and jute/carbon hybrid laminates

A Flores, A Albertin, R de Avila Delucis… - Journal of Natural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Physical and mechanical performance of natural fiber composites can be tailored by
hybridizing with synthetic fibers. Jute fibers are promising and highly available at a low cost …