A review of natural fiber composites: Properties, modification and processing techniques, characterization, applications

A Gholampour, T Ozbakkaloglu - Journal of Materials Science, 2020 - Springer
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 …

Characterization and properties of natural fiber polymer composites: A comprehensive review

MR Sanjay, P Madhu, M Jawaid… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
The world is in need of more eco-friendly material, therefore researchers around the globe
focus on developing new materials that would improve the environmental quality of …

[HTML][HTML] Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) fibers: new emerging natural fibre and its relevant properties, treatments and potential applications

M Imraan, RA Ilyas, AS Norfarhana, SP Bangar… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
The key factors influencing the widespread acceptance of natural fibres as green materials
are due to the quick depletion of petroleum resources and the growing awareness of …

Review on cellulosic fibers extracted from date palms (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) and their applications

LA Elseify, M Midani, LA Shihata, H El-Mously - Cellulose, 2019 - Springer
The increasing demand for more sustainable and renewable materials, has increased the
interest in natural fibers. Natural fibers are not only environmentally-friendly, but they also …

Physicochemical and thermal properties of lignocellulosic fiber from sugar palm fibers: Effect of treatment

B Rashid, Z Leman, M Jawaid, MJ Ghazali, MR Ishak - Cellulose, 2016 - Springer
Sugar palm fiber (SPF) is one of the prospective fibers used to reinforce polymer
composites. The aim of this study is to evaluate the physicochemical, thermal, and …

Studies on mechanical, thermal and dynamic mechanical properties of untreated (raw) and treated coconut sheath fiber reinforced epoxy composites

SMS Kumar, D Duraibabu, K Subramanian - Materials & Design, 2014 - Elsevier
The untreated (raw) coconut sheath fiber reinforced epoxy (UTCSE) composite and treated
coconut sheath fiber reinforced epoxy (TCSE) composite have been fabricated using hand …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance and durability of treated palm fiber reinforced mortars

NG Ozerkan, B Ahsan, S Mansour… - International Journal of …, 2013 - Elsevier
The performance of cement mortar reinforced with varying percentages of treated bundled
date palm fibers is investigated to appraise their feasibility for structural and non-structural …

A Critical Review on Date Palm Tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.) Fibres and Their Uses in Bio-composites

S Awad, Y Zhou, E Katsou, Y Li, M Fan - Waste and biomass valorization, 2021 - Springer
The increasing environmental awareness and demand for utilizing waste materials have
aroused the interest in utilizing agricultural wastes in developing sustainable composites for …

Investigation of Physico-Chemical Properties of Alkali-Treated Prosopis juliflora Fibers

SS Saravanakumar, A Kumaravel… - … Journal of Polymer …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
There is ever-increasing interest in using natural fibers in polymer composite systems and
textile industry. Prosopis juliflora fibers (PJFs) possess ideal characteristics that make them …

Enhancing the performance of compressed soil bricks with natural additives: Wood chips and date palm fibers

K AlShuhail, A Aldawoud, J Syarif, IA Abdoun - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, the effect of natural fibers such as date palm fibers and wood chips on the
mechanical and physical properties of soil brick samples was investigated. The study also …