Application of natural fiber‐polymer composites (NFPCs) in different industrial applications
provides competitive edge due to their lightweight, higher specific mechanical properties …

Due to the dominating advantages of natural fibres such as biodegradability, eco-
friendliness, nominal cost, low density and high specific strength, they are being used …

Developing sustainable products from renewable materials represents a large dispute in the
last few years. Bio-fibers obtained by retting process from plants are receiving more attention …

To meet the growing demand for the use of environmentally and friendly materials in various
applications, many efforts have been done in order to provide lighweighting, biodegradable …

Interest in utilization of renewable resources is increasing because of public's environmental
awareness and economic considerations. Lignocellulosic fibres have already attracted …

In this investigation, sisal fibres were treated with the combination of alkali and high intensity
ultrasound (HIU) and their effects on the morphology, thermal properties of fibres and …

Pretreated coconut fibers can be applied as renewable damping components in fiber-
reinforced cement mortars to reduce the adverse effects of vibration and promote the …

This work describes an extraction method for giant reed fibers from stems and leaves based
on chemical soaking and crushing through a rolling mill. Obtained fibers, together with the …

The massive biomass availability generated by the common giant reed (Arundo donax L.)
motivates the research for its possible industrial use for high-added-value products through …

In this study, thermoplastic cassava starch–palm wax blends, reinforced with the treated
Cymbopogan citratus fiber (TPCS/PW/CCF) were successfully developed. The TPCS were …