Synthesis and applications of natural fiber‐reinforced epoxy composites: A comprehensive review

MZA Mahmud, SMF Rabbi, MD Islam… - SPE Polymers, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
This review aims to provide a detailed analysis of the synthesis methods, properties, and
applications of natural fiber‐reinforced epoxy composites, highlighting their potential as …

Amazon Natural Fibers for Application in Engineering Composites and Sustainable Actions: A Review

PHPM da Silveira, BFAF Cardoso, BZ Marchi… - Eng, 2024 - mdpi.com
The Amazon rainforest, spanning multiple countries in South America, is the world's largest
equatorial expanse, housing a vast array of relatively unknown plant and animal species …

Improving interfacial and mechanical properties of epoxy resin composites by chemical grafting modification of poly‐ether‐ether‐ketone microparticles with carbon …

T Zheng, H Nan, C Shang, Y Qiao, X Wang… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The research on epoxy resin toughening is of great significance for its application in
aerospace, automotive industries, marine vessels, and other fields. Poly‐ether‐ether‐ketone …

Manufacturing bio-based fiber-reinforced polymer composites: process performance in RTM and VARI processes

U Kirschnick, M Feuchter, B Ravindran… - Advanced …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The utilization of bio-based materials for the manufacturing of fiber-reinforced polymer
composites is gaining importance under the sustainability paradigm. The identification of …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid Fiber-Reinforced Biocomposites for Marine Applications: A Review

Y Huang, MTH Sultan, FS Shahar, R Grzejda… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Highly efficient fiber-reinforced composites find extensive application in diverse industries.
Yet, conventional fiber-reinforced composites have significant environmental impacts during …

[HTML][HTML] Prevention of biofouling due to water absorption of natural fiber composites in the aquatic environment: A critical review

C Fragassa, S Mattiello, M Fronduti… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Introducing lignocellulosic fibers as the matrix reinforcement in composites is an opportunity
for weight reduction and also for the use of by-products and biomass waste from other …

Mechanical performance of epoxy matrix composites reinforced by physically and chemically treated hemp fiber

S Sun, Y Yan, C Zhou, S Pillay, H Ning - Polymer Composites, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Hemp fiber is one of the most common reinforcements for polymer matrix composites and it
is widely used in various applications due to its environmentally friendliness, favorable …

Air emissions from the shipbuilding process

N Hadžić, M Koričan, V Ložar, T Opetuk - Marine pollution bulletin, 2025 - Elsevier
Seaborn trade has a share of about 80% in global supply chains and is responsible for
approximately 10% of global carbon emissions. This is why the environmental impact of …

[HTML][HTML] How Reducing Fossil-Based Plastic Use Can Help the Overall Sustainability of Oyster Farming: The Case of the Gulf of La Spezia

D Summa, E Tamisari, M Lanzoni, G Castaldelli… - Resources, 2025 - mdpi.com
Oyster farming plays a crucial role in sustainable food production due to its high nutritional
value and relatively low environmental impact. However, in a scenario of increasing …

[HTML][HTML] Hemp Waste Stream Valorization Through Pyrolytic Carbonization for Epoxy Composite Strengthening

S Zecchi, G Cristoforo, M Bartoli, C Rosso… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
This research addresses a gap in the literature by exploring the combined use of hemp and
hemp hurds in composites, presenting a novel approach to bio-composite development. We …