The applications of composite materials had grown significantly over a certain period due to
their weight-saving and cost-effective parameters. The use of synthetic materials and …

The specific interest for the use of bark in materials, instead than for energy recovery, is
owed to circular economy considerations, since bark fibers are normally byproducts or even …

The global need for sustainable and eco-friendly materials had created a demand in
industries for raw material supply. In this context, an attempt was made to extract Capsicum …

This study focuses on the extraction and characterization of natural fibers from Bambusa
flexuosa, a species of bamboo, to determine their suitability as a replacement for synthetic …

The production of reinforced composite materials can generally benefit greatly from the use
of natural cellulosic woody fibers as good sustainable resources. Natural plants like hemp …

Natural fiber is a viable and possible option when looking for a material with high specific
strength and high specific modulus that is lightweight, affordable, biodegradable, recyclable …

The only biotic factor that can satisfy the needs of human species are plants. In order to
minimize plastic usage and spread an immediate require of environmental awareness, the …

This study explores the effect of alkali treatment at ambient (25° C) and elevated
temperatures (100° C) on the physicochemical, structural, morphological, and thermal …

In recent years, there has been growing interest in utilizing bark fibers as reinforcements for
polymer composites. This study focused on the characterization of epoxy composites …

The use of vegetable fibres as a sustainable alternative to non-natural sources of fibres
applied for concrete reinforcement has been studied for over three decades. The main …