Industries are working to minimize their reliance on petrochemicals and petroleum-based
industrial components and replace them with biobased, sustainable, and environmentally …

The demand for biodegradable materials across various industries has recently surged due
to environmental concerns and the need for the adoption of renewable materials. In this …

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites are indispensable in a variety of
applications, because of their high specific strength. CFRPs are generally constructed by …

High wettability and adhesion of sizing coatings on the carbon fiber (CF) surface were
achieved by establishing chemical cross-linking structures in polyester-based polyurethane …

Starch nanoparticles (SNPs) are synthesized by different precipitation techniques using corn
starch, and SNP films are prepared by the evaporation casting method. The morphological …

Dual-affinity waterborne polyurethane (WPU) sizing agents with different solid
concentrations were designed to achieve two-stage interfacial properties of carbon fiber …

Recently there has been a growing concern in various industries about the carbon footprint
of materials due to environmental concerns and the need to adopt renewable materials. In …

The imperative challenge of repurposing recycled carbon fiber (rCF) in composite structures,
due to its cost-effectiveness and eco-friendly attributes, has spurred innovative research …

Mechanical and tribological properties of phenolic resin matrix composites reinforced by
bamboo fibers, which were pre-treated with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and post-treated with …

Carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide 6 (CF/PA6) composite materials have low relative
density, high specific strength, and high specific modulus. However, the surface of the CF is …