The hand layup-cum-compression moulding method was employed to create a novel
polyester-based hybrid composite by reinforcing basalt/banana fibres with a sesame oil …

Every year, the food industry generates a large amount of waste, which prompts researchers
to come up with a solution to efficiently manage the issue to support zero-waste concepts …

Plasticizers are additives used to ensure flexibility to polymer blends and thereby to increase
their processability. As the typical plastic component phthalates and other fossil-based …

The demand of plant fibers is increasing day by day due to the worldwide acceptance of
natural plant fibers for various applications in a variety of sectors. However, the identification …

The aim of this study is to develop a completely sustainable, biodegradable, eco‐friendly
and green composite material for packaging of food and medical products by an additive …

Natural fiber has become one of the most widely used alternative materials for chemical
sensor fabrication due to its advantages, such as biocompatibility, flexibility, and self …

Researchers are continuously working to improve the mechanical characteristics of polymer
composites by various approaches such as fiber treatment, filler addition, and others. In this …

Cellulose is the main component of natural fibers whose content varies greatly depending
on the type of plant and its treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to examine the effect of …

Waste soil produced from construction sites currently emerges as a big problem to
environment. These soils cannot be reused directly cause of its weakness in strength …

Currently, one of the most challenging tasks for the scientific community is to identify a novel
material that can replace petrochemical products. It is needed for the identification of novel …