Recent developments and challenges in natural fiber composites: a review

P Jagadeesh, M Puttegowda… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The continuous demands for reducing environmental impact and energy consumption are
the major driving factors for the development of natural fiber (NF)‐reinforced composites …

A review on the properties of natural fibres and its bio-composites: Effect of alkali treatment

P Sahu, MK Gupta - … of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Due to the dominating advantages of natural fibres such as biodegradability, eco-
friendliness, nominal cost, low density and high specific strength, they are being used …

Recent development in the processing, properties, and applications of epoxy-based natural fiber polymer biocomposites

RB Alsuwait, M Souiyah, I Momohjimoh, SA Ganiyu… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Growing environmental concerns have increased the scientific interest in the utilization of
natural fibers for the development of epoxy biocomposite materials. The incorporation of one …

Dielectric properties and thermal stability of cellulose high-density polyethylene bio-based composites

A Khouaja, A Koubaa, HB Daly - Industrial Crops and Products, 2021 - Elsevier
The project aims to develop cellulose in new biocomposites to produce dielectric materials
based on thermoplastic matrices. Cellulose fibers bring multiple advantages to thermoplastic …

Mechanical properties of rice husk biochar reinforced high density polyethylene composites

Q Zhang, W Yi, Z Li, L Wang, H Cai - Polymers, 2018 - mdpi.com
Rice husk biochar was utilized to reinforce high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and to prepare
biochar/plastic composites (BPC) by the extrusion method. Morphologies, non-isothermal …

A review on electrical properties of fiber-reinforced polymer material: fabrication, measurement, and performances

G Mylsamy, P Krishnasamy - Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 2023 - Springer
The demands for fiber-reinforced polymer material (FRPM) have rapidly grown over the
years. Nevertheless, it has many hurdles in enhancing electrical properties. The electrical …

A review on sustainable properties of plant fiber‐reinforced polymer composites: characteristics and properties

M Sathish, N Radhika, N Venuvanka… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Fiber‐reinforced composites have emerged as versatile materials with applications
spanning diverse industries, driven by their exceptional mechanical properties and …

Plant biomass-based composites in the maritime industry: A review

KO Iwuozor, TT Micheal, KT Micheal, SS Emmanuel… - Marine Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant biomass-based composites have emerged as a sustainable alternative to synthetic
fillers in the maritime industry. They have gained significant attention due to their unique …

Preparation and properties of lignocellulosic fiber/CaCO3/thermoplastic starch composites

W Cheng - Carbohydrate polymers, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Lignocellulosic fiber (LCF)/CaCO 3 (CG)/thermoplastic starch (TPS) composites
were prepared by blending LCF/CG hybrid (82/18, g/g) with glycerin and corn starch in …

Ammonium zeolite and ammonium phosphate applied as fire retardants for microcrystalline cellulose filled thermoplastic composites

AD Cavdar, SB Torun, M Ertas, F Mengeloglu - Fire Safety Journal, 2019 - Elsevier
In this study, mechanical, thermal, fire and morphological properties of thermoplastic
composites filled with fire retardants (FRs) and microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) were …