Natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid, polylactic acid blends and their composites for advanced applications

RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, HA Aisyah, MRM Asyraf… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been
chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a …

Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

M Akter, MH Uddin, HR Anik - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts have been significant
factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across a variety of …

[HTML][HTML] Review on mechanical properties evaluation of pineapple leaf fibre (PALF) reinforced polymer composites

SS Todkar, SA Patil - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
The environmental problems associated with the production, disposal and recycling of
synthetic fibre based polymer composites has prompted the development of eco-friendly …

[HTML][HTML] Optimization of chemical treatment process parameters for enhancement of mechanical properties of Kenaf fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites: A …

S Kumar, R Dang, A Manna, NK Dhiman… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
As advancements in sustainable material science continue, kenaf fiber and polylactic acid
(KF/PLA) composites have emerged as promising eco-friendly alternatives. The current …

Biomass conversion of agricultural waste residues for different applications: a comprehensive review

N Gupta, BK Mahur, AMD Izrayeel, A Ahuja… - … Science and Pollution …, 2022 - Springer
Agricultural waste residues (agro-waste) are the source of carbohydrates that generally go
in vain or remain unused despite their interesting morphological, chemical, and mechanical …

[PDF][PDF] A review on the extraction of pineapple, sisal and abaca fibers and their use as reinforcement in polymer matrix

S Radoor, J Karayil, SM Rangappa… - Express Polymer …, 2020 - researchgate.net
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 …

Flame retardancy and thermal stability of agricultural residue fiber‐reinforced polylactic acid: A Review

VA Yiga, M Lubwama, S Pagel, J Benz… - Polymer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Biocomposites containing natural fibers and biopolymers are an ideal choice for developing
substantially biodegradable materials for different applications. Polylactic acid is a …

A review of nanocellulose modification and compatibility barrier for various applications

A James, MR Rahman… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Nanocellulose is increasingly important due to its abundance and sustainability sources,
outstanding physicochemical properties, low density, high specific surface area, and easily …

A comparative evaluation of chemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of oil palm fiber/pineapple fiber reinforced phenolic hybrid composites

M Jawaid, SA Awad, M Asim, H Fouad… - Polymer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In this paper, oil palm fiber (OPF) and pineapple fiber (PALF) reinforced biophenolic resin
(BPHR) composites and hybrid composites were fabricated by hand lay‐up technique …

Mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of woven kenaf fiber reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites

MAM Nor, SM Sapuan, MZM Yusoff, ES Zainudin - Fibers and Polymers, 2022 - Springer
The growing concern over waste disposal issues of petroleum-based products has sparked
the interest in using biodegradable material for composite manufacturing. Natural fibers …