[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of natural fibers and their composites: an eco-friendly alternative to conventional materials

I Elfaleh, F Abbassi, M Habibi, F Ahmad, M Guedri… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Breakthroughs in materials science are the driving force behind many of today's industrial
advancements in our fast-changing high-tech world. Composite materials have proven …

Lignocellulosic fiber reinforced composites: Progress, performance, properties, applications, and future perspectives

SM Rangappa, S Siengchin… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Environmental awareness across the world has motivated researchers to focus their
attention on the use of cellulosic fiber as reinforcement in polymer matrices. Lignocellulosic …

[HTML][HTML] Recent developments on natural fiber concrete: A review of properties, sustainability, applications, barriers, and opportunities

L Chen, Z Chen, Z Xie, L Wei, J Hua, L Huang… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
To reduce the carbon footprint of traditional concrete materials, natural fiber concrete is vital.
This study systematically analyzed 196 peer-reviewed papers using the literature review …

A comprehensive review on plant‐based natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: fabrication, properties, and applications

UV Akhil, N Radhika, B Saleh… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Natural fiber‐reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) have gained limelight in many
applications during the recent years, owing to their availability, as well as superior …

[HTML][HTML] Natural fibers as sustainable and renewable resource for development of eco-friendly composites: a comprehensive review

YG Thyavihalli Girijappa… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The increase in awareness of the damage caused by synthetic materials on the environment
has led to the development of eco-friendly materials. The researchers have shown a lot of …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-based packaging: Materials, modifications, industrial applications and sustainability

CL Reichert, E Bugnicourt, MB Coltelli, P Cinelli… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Environmental impacts and consumer concerns have necessitated the study of bio-based
materials as alternatives to petrochemicals for packaging applications. The purpose of this …

[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fiber bio-composites, surface modifications and applications

M Zwawi - molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Increased environmental concerns and global warming have diverted focus from eco-
friendly bio-composites. Naturals fibers are abundant and have low harvesting costs with …

[HTML][HTML] Surface treatment to improve water repellence and compatibility of natural fiber with polymer matrix: Recent advancement

M Mohammed, R Rahman, AM Mohammed, T Adam… - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
The world is in need of more eco-friendly material, therefore numerous efforts have been
made to replace synthetic fibers in fiber-reinforced composites with natural fibers reinforced …

Biopolymer-based nanocomposite films and coatings: Recent advances in shelf-life improvement of fruits and vegetables

IB Basumatary, A Mukherjee, V Katiyar… - Critical Reviews in …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Consumers increasingly prefer healthy and nutritious diet worldwide, and demands for fresh
fruits and vegetables are rapidly growing. Fresh produce are perishable commodities, and …

Natural fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites: A review

R Siakeng, M Jawaid, H Ariffin, SM Sapuan… - Polymer …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Biopolymer‐based composites have attracted the attention of researchers and industries
due to their eco‐friendliness and environmental sustainability, as well as their suitability for a …