The applications of composite materials had grown significantly over a certain period due to
their weight-saving and cost-effective parameters. The use of synthetic materials and …

Concern over sustainability in the construction industry is growing. Engineered cementitious
composites (ECC) have the potential to reduce the carbon and energy footprints of the built …

We compiled an updated database of all Agave species found in Mexico and analyzed it
with specific criteria according to their biological parameters to evaluate the conservation …

The usage of natural fibers is regarded as the most viable solution for controlling the
consumption of synthetic materials. However, the low moisture resistance, stiffness and poor …

This research aims to extract fibers from Washingtonia robusta petiole waste (WRP) and
characterize them to investigate their potential. WRP fibers were treated for 2 h using …

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of fiber loading on mechanical and water
absorption characteristics of composites made from sisal fiber and polypropylene matrix …

Green composites consisting of renewable or biodegradable materials are becoming more
popular as environmental awareness of global waste issues grows. Among them, natural …

The utilization of biofiber in recent years has significantly increased due to its advantages
like being environmentally friendly, availability, and low costs. This paper investigates the …

This work is focused on characterization and comparative study of agave americana and
agave sisalana leaf fibers which can be used as potential alternative for synthetic fibers in …

Environmental concerns about sanitary napkins are the main pushing force for upgrading
new insights into sustainable materials for hygiene. Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) is a high …