The interest in using cellulose fibres as reinforcing elements in composite materials based
on polymeric matrices is constantly growing, mainly because of the many advantages …

The surface modification of cellulosic fibres was carried out using organofunctional silane
coupling agents in an ethanol/water medium. A heat treatment (curing) was applied after …

A detailed investigation of physical, mechanical and thermal properties of jute and bamboo
fiber reinforced epoxy resin unidirectional void free composites was carried out. The …

Natural fiber reinforced composites is an emerging area in polymer science. Fibers derived
from annual plants are considered a potential substitute for non-renewable synthetic fibers …

This review updates the most relevant advances achieved in the field of surface and in-
depth modification of cellulose fibers during the last 5 years. It reports work dealing with …

Different cellulose substrates and organosolv lignin were treated heterogeneously with
organic solutions of trialkoxysilanes bearing variable function on the forth substituent. It was …

Natural fibers have proven to be excellent reinforcing agents in composite materials.
However, a critical disadvantage of natural fibers is their hydrophilic nature. In this study …

The surface of model cellulose fibres (Avicell) as well as kraft softwood pulps (ksp) was
chemically modified with different coupling agents, namely: two difunctional anhydrides, two …

Undoubtedly the applications of polymers are rapidly evolving. Technology is continually
changing and quickly advancing as polymers are needed to solve a variety of day-to-day …

Publisher Summary This chapter describes the most recent contributions to the realm of
cellulose fiber modification, starting with a brief description of the materials and …