A review of natural fibers used in biocomposites: Plant, animal and regenerated cellulose fibers

SK Ramamoorthy, M Skrifvars, A Persson - Polymer reviews, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Natural fibers today are a popular choice for applications in composite manufacturing.
Based on the sustainability benefits, biofibers such as plant fibers are replacing synthetic …

A review on potentiality of nano filler/natural fiber filled polymer hybrid composites

N Saba, P Md Tahir, M Jawaid - Polymers, 2014 - mdpi.com
The increasing demand for greener and biodegradable materials leading to the satisfaction
of society requires a compelling towards the advancement of nano-materials science. The …

A review: natural fiber composites selection in view of mechanical, light weight, and economic properties

F Ahmad, HS Choi, MK Park - Macromolecular materials and …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, the properties and application of natural fiber composites in automobile
industries are discussed. Natural fibers are replacing the synthetic fibers in the various parts …

Developments in chemical treatments, manufacturing techniques and potential applications of natural-fibers-based biodegradable composites

MY Khalid, R Imran, ZU Arif, N Akram, H Arshad… - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
The utilization of synthetic materials stimulates environmental concerns, and researchers
worldwide are effectively reacting to environmental concerns by transitioning towards …

[HTML][HTML] Cellulosic fibres-based epoxy composites: From bioresources to a circular economy

N Uppal, A Pappu, VKS Gowri, VK Thakur - Industrial Crops and Products, 2022 - Elsevier
Global transition towards a bio-based economy to reduce the carbon footprints as an
alternative to petroleum-based has led to the production of new cellulosic fibre-based eco …

Biofibres, biodegradable polymers and biocomposites: An overview

AK Mohanty, M Misra… - … materials and Engineering, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Recently the critical discussion about the preservation of natural resources and recycling
has led to the renewed interest concerning biomaterials with the focus on renewable raw …

Natural fibres: can they replace glass in fibre reinforced plastics?

P Wambua, J Ivens, I Verpoest - Composites science and technology, 2003 - Elsevier
In this work, natural fibres (sisal, kenaf, hemp, jute and coir) reinforced polypropylene
composites were processed by compression moulding using a film stacking method. The …

Biodegradable composites based on lignocellulosic fibers—An overview

KG Satyanarayana, GGC Arizaga, F Wypych - Progress in polymer science, 2009 - Elsevier
The development of commercially viable “green products” based on natural resources for
both matrices and reinforcements for a wide range of applications is on the rise. This effort …

Review of recent research into cellulosic whiskers, their properties and their application in nanocomposite field

MAS Azizi Samir, F Alloin, A Dufresne - Biomacromolecules, 2005 - ACS Publications
There are numerous examples where animals or plants synthesize extracellular high-
performance skeletal biocomposites consisting of a matrix reinforced by fibrous biopolymers …

Ecodesign of automotive components making use of natural jute fiber composites

C Alves, AJ Silva, LG Reis, M Freitas… - Journal of cleaner …, 2010 - Elsevier
Nowadays, the world faces unprecedented challenges in social, environmental and
economical dimensions, in which the industrial design has showed an important contribution …