Natural fiber composite filaments for additive manufacturing: a comprehensive review

IA Khilji, CR Chilakamarry, AN Surendran, K Kate… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research explores the potential and significance of 3D printing natural fiber composite
(NFC) materials. The primary objective is to investigate the mechanical, thermal, and …

[HTML][HTML] Potential and challenges of recycled polymer plastics and natural waste materials for additive manufacturing

A Yousaf, A Al Rashid, R Polat, M Koç - Sustainable Materials and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Global warming and climate change have emerged as pressing issues closely associated
with human activity and the manufacturing sector, significantly contributing to climate …

[HTML][HTML] Characteristic properties of date-palm fibre/sheep wool reinforced polyester composites

MY Abdellah, MG Sadek, H Alharthi… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we attempted to characterise the effects of date-palm fibre (DPF) and a date-
palm fibre/sheep wool hybrid in polyester to enhance high-performance and low-cost …

Processing of tropical agro-industrial waste for particleboard manufacture: Dimensional stability and mechanical performance

ADO Betené, B Ndiwe, GS Krishnan… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agro-industrial by-product shells are an interesting ecological and economical option to
reduce the use of wood in particleboard formulation. However, knowledge of the thermal …

[HTML][HTML] Tasar silk fiber waste reinforced polylactic acid composite: physical, mechanical, and sliding wear characterization

L Ranakoti, Y Joshi, P Bhandari, B Gangil, S Kumar… - Results in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Incorporating natural industrial waste as a reinforcement for the development of sustainable
composite is now being extensively practiced to eliminate harmful synthetic fiber. This study …

Long coir and glass fiber reinforced polypropylene hybrid composites prepared via wet-laid technique

S Wasti, AM Hubbard, CM Clarkson, E Johnston… - Composites Part C …, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural fiber composites offer an advantage in terms of weight saving for many automotive
applications; however, many natural fiber composites lack properties to justify substitution for …

Multicomponent system for development of antimicrobial PLA-based films with enhanced physical characteristics

M Yaman, S Yildiz, A Özdemir, GP Yemiş - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to develop polylactic acid (PLA)-based packaging films with imparted
antimicrobial properties and enhanced physical characteristics by evaluating the likely …

[HTML][HTML] Energy efficiency and thermal comfort of buildings in arid climates employing insulating material produced from date palm waste matter

D Belatrache, S Bentouba, N Zioui, M Bourouis - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
This study investigates the suitability of using waste material from date palm trees in thermal
insulation for buildings in arid climates. Thermal conductivity was experimentally determined …

Manufacturing and Characterization of Three Modified Vegetable Oil–Added Polylactic Acid Composites

İ Şen, M Atagür, S Tuna, M Eroğlu… - … Journal of Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Polylactic acid (PLA) was modified with three types of modified vegetable oils (MVOs), which
are the epoxidized soybean oil (ESBO), maleinized sunflower oil (MSO), and maleinized …

[HTML][HTML] 3DP for sustainable built environment–Synthesis and thermomechanical characterization of composite materials based on local soil and date palm fiber waste

A Yousaf, SA Khan, M Koç - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
There is an increasing demand for sustainable construction materials to address the
challenges posed by the environmental impact of the built environment (BE), which is driven …