There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next
generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased …

The expansion of environment-friendly materials based on natural sources increases
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …

History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …

Cost effective manufacturing of high performance polymer matrix composite structures is an
important consideration for the growth of its use. Resin transfer moulding (RTM) and vacuum …

The use of composite materials reinforced by flax fibres has been increasing steadily over
the last 20 years. These fibres show attractive mechanical properties but also some …

Capillarity plays a crucial role in many natural and engineered systems, ranging from
nutrient delivery in plants to functional textiles for wear comfort or thermal heat pipes for heat …

Hybrid unidirectional wood-jute laminates manufactured by the vacuum infusion processing
(VIP) may present some limitations, including high incidence of delamination failures, low …

A method was developed for processing cellulose nanocomposites using conventional
vacuum infusion. Porous cellulose nanofiber networks were prepared via ice-templating and …

Natural continuous bast fibres (hemp, flax, etc.) are gaining popularity in composite
materials because they can advantageously replace glass fibres. It is found that intrinsic …

Awareness of environmental issues has led to increasing interest from composite
researchers in using “greener” materials to replace synthetic fiber reinforcements and …