The coconut (Cocos nucifera) fruits are extensively grown in tropical countries. The use of
coconut husk-derived coir fiber-reinforced biocomposites is on the rise nowadays due to the …

The environmental problems associated with the production, disposal and recycling of
synthetic fibre based polymer composites has prompted the development of eco-friendly …

There is more demand for natural fiber‐reinforced composites in the energy sector, and their
impact on the environment is almost zero. Natural fiber has plenty of advantages, such as …

Polypropylene (PP) is among the most widely used commodity plastics in our everyday life
due to its low cost, lightweight, easy processability, and exceptional chemical, thermo …

Brazil is one of the largest producers of pineapple in the world, which, in addition to bringing
substantial benefits, contributes to increasing waste generation in the stages of processing …

In recent years, researchers across the globe have switched from synthetic fibers to natural
fibers for the fabrication of composites. The desirable properties of natural fibers which …

The application of natural fibers is increasing rapidly in the polymer-based composites. This
study investigates manufacturing and characterization of polypropylene (PP) based …

Climate change augments the risk to food security by inducing drought stress and a drastic
decline in global rice production. Plant growth-promoting bacteria (PGPB) have been known …

Apart from the widely discussed pineapple leaf fibers, normally referred to as PALF, fibers
from other parts of the plant also exist, particularly those in the fruit crown, which are known …

Hybrid composites are formed by the combination of natural fibers (pineapple, silk, flax etc.)
and synthetic fibers (glass) reinforced polymer or hybrid or natural resin matrix composites …