With ever increasing environmental awareness, renewable raw materials for textile and
composite industry have become an important alternative to reduce the use of petroleum …

The present review article provides an overview of the properties of various natural and
synthetic fibers for the fabrication of pure natural composites and the combination of both …

The surface of bamboo fiber (BF) has poor interface compatibility with the surface of the poly
(lactic acid)(PLA), which compromises composite performance. In this study, a bioinspired …

Algerian palm groves, a key component of oasis ecosystems, generate significant volumes
of natural waste. In the present study, leaflet and rachis derived date palm fibers (DPFs) …

There is a growing interest in the development of natural fiber composites (NFC), alternate to
the existing artificial fiber composites. In recent years, the application of natural fibers as …

The relatively low thermal conductivity of biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) has limited its
applications in various fields. To address this issue, the incorporation of nanofillers, such as …

Bags used to protect and accelerate the ripening of bananas are a clear example of the
environmental problem of packaging waste. Small pieces of these non-biodegradable bags …

Over the last years, bio-based and biodegradable alternatives have gained considerable
attention both of academic and of packaging industrial communities, driven by recent …

Plastics have remained the best choice for fruit and vegetable packaging due to their
exceptional transparency, flexibility, optional good barrier and cost‐effectiveness. However …

Abstract Low-cost, compostable, high-efficiency photothermal conversion materials with
shaping freedom into complex geometrical structures have received considerable attention …