Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites play important roles in the production of eco-
friendly materials because of their high modulus, meticulous strength and reduced carbon …

The growing concern about environmental damage and the inability to meet the demand for
more versatile, environmentally friendly materials has sparked increasing interest in polymer …

This study investigated the microstructural and mechanical properties of hybrid composites
developed by the reinforcement of solvated polystyrene with expanded polyethylene powder …

The renewable characteristics of natural fibers have prompted consumers to switch from
synthetic and petroleum-based resources. The dimension and geometry of the cell wall and …

Luffa spp. is readily available and widely grown in Asia and Africa and is a rich source of
natural fibres for composite development. This paper reviews research findings on Luffa …

Composite material development for industrial uses is a critical technology in solid waste
management. In this study, we report, for the first time, the synthesis of thermally cured …

The use of wastes in the development of useful material is a key aspect of solid waste
management. The aim of this study was to utilize biochar from elephant grass (Pennisetum …

The research described here aimed to model the water absorption behavior of reinforced
polystyrene (PS) composites developed from powders of plantain peel (PPC) and bamboo …

Luffa cylindrica fibre and polystyrene are both wastes seen on farmland and in public waste
streams, respectively, causing nuisance in the environment. This study was aimed at the …

Four types of nonwovens were prepared from different sections of the banana tree eg, outer
bark (OB), middle bark (MB), inner bark (IB) and midrib of leaf (MR) by wet laid web …