Sustainable Alternatives for the Development of Thermoset Composites with Low Environmental Impact

P Ares-Elejoste, R Seoane-Rivero, I Gandarias… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The current concerns of both society and the materials industries about the environmental
impact of thermoset composites, as well as new legislation, have led the scientific sector to …

Fabrication and characterization of polylactic acid/natural fiber extruded composites

OY Alothman, S Awad, R Siakeng… - Polymer Engineering …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In this work, the fabricated polylactic acid (PLA) and hybrid natural fiber (NF) biocomposites
via a melt extrusion method were investigated. NFs from locally grown plants were utilized …

Characterization study of Holoptelea integrifolia tree bark fibres reinforced epoxy composites

B Balasubramanian, K Raja… - Natural Product …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study characterised the composite plate fabricated by epoxy matrix reinforced with
alkaline-treated Holoptelea integrifolia tree bark fibre. Tensile and flexural test results clearly …

Preparation, characterisation and properties of green composites from Pinus roxburghii fibre

R Kumar, PK Rakesh, D Sreehari… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Pinus roxburghii needles are plentiful in the Himalayas and may be processed into a natural
fibre. In this research, polylactic acid composites were made, including both untreated and …

Extraction and characterization of novel fibers from Tecoma stans Linn bark for use as reinforcement in polymer composites

MT Selvan, M Ramesh, AF Sahayaraj, HJ Prabu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Embarking on a pioneering investigation, this study unravels the extraordinary qualities of
Tecoma stans Fibers (TSFs), freshly harvested from the rachis, establishing them as …

Effect of industrial waste fly ash on the drilling characteristics of banana fiber residue reinforced polymer composites

G Kannan, R Thangaraju - Journal of Industrial Textiles, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Natural fiber reinforced composites are becoming popular in various industrial and
commercial applications as structural components. Unlike conventional materials …

Sustainable development of agro-industrial waste-based banana fiber/fly ash polyester composites for wear and friction study

G Kannan, R Thangaraju, FM Cabrera - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The present work aims to investigate the wear and friction characteristics of banana fiber
(BA)/fly ash (FA) reinforced polyester composites fabricated using manual hand layup …

Experimental analysis of sugarcane and coconut shell fibre impregnated with glassfiber composite for aircraft application

G Velmurugan, R Roopesh, S Karthik, JS Kumar… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural fibers' adaptability, sustainability, and environmental friendliness make them useful
in a variety of sectors and applications. Sugarcane bagasse and coconut shell, which are …

Effects of alkaline treatment and manufacturing process on mechanical and absorption properties of Wild Abyssinia Banana fiber reinforced epoxy composite

T Kadire, SN Joshi - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2024 - Elsevier
To enhance the properties of natural fiber composite, proper selection of an optimum
alkaline concentration for fiber surface modifications and composite manufacturing …

Tribological Behaviour of Furcraea Foetida Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Composites under Varying Applied Loads

HS Hussain, MRM Jamir, MSA Majid… - … in Applied Sciences …, 2023 - semarakilmu.com.my
This study investigates the tribological behaviour of Furcraea Foetida fibre-reinforced epoxy
composites under varying applied loads. The aim is to understand the influence of applied …