Plant fibers as composite reinforcements for biomedical applications

L Zamora-Mendoza, F Gushque, S Yanez, N Jara… - Bioengineering, 2023 - mdpi.com
Plant fibers possess high strength, high fracture toughness and elasticity, and have proven
useful because of their diversity, versatility, renewability, and sustainability. For biomedical …

Extraction and characterization of novel cellulosic fiber from Jatropha integerrima plant stem for potential reinforcement in polymer composites

AF Sahayaraj, MT Selvan, I Jenish… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2024 - Springer
The present work attempts to discover the alternative for the synthetic fibers due to increased
demand of environment-friendly materials. In order to accomplish this, a detailed …

Greening the composite industry: Evaluating Lantana camara Verbenaceae fiber as a promising substitute for lightweight polymer matrix composites

R Somasundaram, P Senthamaraikannan… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Presently, researchers are engaged in investigations with the aim of developing novel
products that exhibit biodegradability and subsequent environmental friendliness. As …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization and sustainable applications of galinsoga parviflora natural fibers: A pathway to eco-friendly material development

T Raja, Y Devarajan, P Jayasankar, D Singh… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the potential of natural fibers extracted from Galinsoga parviflora as
sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials, addressing the increasing demand for eco …

Extraction and characterization of natural cellulosic fiber from Mariscus ligularis plant as potential reinforcement in composites

S Garriba, HS Jailani - International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, fiber from the Mariscus ligularis (ML) plant was extracted and investigated as a
naturally derived fiber for its potential as a reinforcement material for composite applications …

Effect of chemical treatment on physico-chemical properties of a novel extracted cellulosic Cryptostegia grandiflora fiber∗

A Udhayakumar, K Mayandi, N Rajini… - Materials Research …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
The increasing global need to achieve sustainability in product development demands the
use of biodegradable materials from renewable resources in many engineering …

Exploring the potential of sustainable natural cellulosic fiber from Sorghumbicolor (Sorghumvulgare var. technicus) stem for textile and composite applications

S Ovalı, O Eryılmaz, S Uyanık - Cellulose, 2024 - Springer
In the present research, the usability of cellulosic-based fibers obtained from the Sorghum
bicolor plant stem as reinforcing fibers in composites and textiles was investigated. The …

Characterization of a novel natural plant-based fiber from reddish shell bean as a potential reinforcement in bio-composites

S Eyupoglu, C Eyupoglu, N Merdan - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024 - Springer
The main aim of this study is to identify a new sustainable plant-based fiber extracted from
the reddish shell bean plant to investigate its usage in polymer matrix composites. Natural …

Isolation and characterization of a novel lignocellulosic fiber from Butea monosperma as a sustainable material for lightweight polymer composite applications

HJ Rao, S Singh, PJ Ramulu, I Suyambulingam… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
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 …

Suitability evaluation of raw and alkali-treated cannonball fibers as reinforcement in polymer composites

T Ganapathy, P Senthamaraikannan… - Waste and Biomass …, 2024 - Springer
In this research, a novel cellulosic fiber from the Cannonball tree was extracted and
alkalized. The alkalisation was done for 45 min using a 5% NaOH solution. The cellulose …