For the past 15 years, there has been tremendous interest and technological development
concerning biocomposites. Plant fibres can be derived from a multitude of natural agro …

The dominant emerging materials from more than 30 years ago are plastics, ceramics, and
composite materials. Composite materials have steady growth in the volume and number of …

In this work, experimental and numerical study on fracture behaviour of bamboo fiber
reinforced epoxy composites is presented. Optimum NaOH concentration for treatment of …

Steam exploded bamboo (SEB) fibers were treated with alkali solution to remove lignin and
hemicelluloses and also to increase the compatibility with biodegradable matrix resin. The …

In recent years, solving environmental problems has become an urgent task with the drain of
materials based on exhaustible petroleum and the aggravation of environmental pollution …

This work proposes a multi-scale study of the properties of leaf sheath date palm fibres
currently considered as agricultural waste. Firstly, by using optical and electronic …

The developments of agricultural-based composites for structural applications such as in
construction, aerospace, and automotive have gained tremendous interest from researchers …

Wounds are an increasing global concern, mainly due to a sedentary lifestyle, frequently
associated with the occidental way of life. The current prevalence of obesity in Western …

Cellulose‐based plastics are an important class of carbohydrate‐based materials. They
have a long history and belong to the first (thermo) plastic materials. Their excellent …

The biological decomposition, ease of application, and environmental friendliness of natural
fiber-based polymeric composites make them suitable framework materials. There are a …