Luffa spp. is readily available and widely grown in Asia and Africa and is a rich source of
natural fibres for composite development. This paper reviews research findings on Luffa …

Wood plastic composite (WPC) is a composite material that consists of a matrix phase of
plastic and wood as its reinforcement. The transition from virgin plastic (VP) to recycled …

Composite material development for industrial uses is a critical technology in solid waste
management. In this study, we report, for the first time, the synthesis of thermally cured …

The research described here aimed to model the water absorption behavior of reinforced
polystyrene (PS) composites developed from powders of plantain peel (PPC) and bamboo …

Luffa cylindrica fibre and polystyrene are both wastes seen on farmland and in public waste
streams, respectively, causing nuisance in the environment. This study was aimed at the …

The aim of this paper was to review the recent advances in treatment strategies for natural
fibers before their utilization in a reinforced composite in the last 5 years. More focus was …

Because of its superior mechanical qualities, chemical resistance, and adherence to a
variety of substrates, epoxy resin is the most often utilized plastic matrix in composite …

This study assessed the impact of hybrid reinforcement from natural and synthetic materials
on the wear and mechanical properties of epoxy-based composite materials needed for …

Due to environmental and financial concerns, there is a growing demand for composite
materials in a wide range of industries, including construction and automotive industries. In …

The development of newer materials necessitates bringing composite material as an
alternative to conventional materials usage in engineering applications. An especially …