Industrial hemp cultivation was restricted years ago in most countries, thus wiping out
centuries of science and genetic resources. It is only since the 1990s that hemp has been …

This article presents a comprehensive study on the physical, mechanical, thermal, and
chemical properties of polypropylene (PP) composites reinforced with hemp fibers (HF) and …

The properties of babassu (Attalea speciosa.) fiber was for the first time investigated for
potential engineering application such as reinforcement for matrix composites. The diameter …

Several industry sectors have sought to develop materials that combine lightness, strength
and cost-effectiveness. Natural lignocellulosic natural fibers have demonstrated to be …

Composites based on virgin and recycled polypropylene (PP and rPP) reinforced with 15
wt% sisal fibers, with and without alkali treatment, were prepared by compression molding in …

Hybrid polymer composites are vastly used in aerospace, construction, and automotive
fields. This study aims to analyze the flammability and vibrational behavior of graphene …

Alkali pretreatment of fibers is an efficient technique to enhance fiber/matrix bonding in
natural fiber composites. This study investigates if the addition of sodium dodecyl sulfate …

There is an increasing interest in using natural fibers to replace synthetic fibers in fiber
cement composites. However, the hydrophilicity and geometric instability of natural fibers …

A growing demand for research about ballistic armor shields follows the increase of violence
around the world. Ultimately, different composite materials with polymeric matrices have …

Graphene oxide (GO) functionalized curaua fiber (CF) has been shown to improve the
mechanical properties and ballistic performance of epoxy matrix (EM) nanocomposites with …