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 …

Natural-fiber-reinforced chitosan, chitosan blends and their nanocomposites for various advanced applications

RA Ilyas, HA Aisyah, AH Nordin, N Ngadi, MYM Zuhri… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Fiber-reinforced alkali-activated concrete: A review

M Amran, R Fediuk, HS Abdelgader, G Murali… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) received broad recognition from numerous researchers
worldwide and may have potential applications in modern construction. The combined use …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in nanocellulose-based different biomaterials: types, properties, and emerging applications

MY Khalid, A Al Rashid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
The research interest in sustainable and eco-friendly materials based on natural sources
has increased dramatically due to their recyclability, biodegradability, compatibility, and …

Challenges associated with cellulose composite material: Facet engineering and prospective

T Aziz, F Haq, A Farid, M Kiran, S Faisal, A Ullah… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cellulose is the most abundant polysaccharide on earth. It has a large number of desirable
properties. Its low toxicity makes it more useful for a variety of applications. Nowadays, its …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review on food waste management for the production of materials and biofuel

A Lahiri, S Daniel, R Kanthapazham, R Vanaraj… - Journal of Hazardous …, 2023 - Elsevier
Increasing demand for fuels and chemicals, exacerbated by factors such as overpopulation,
the threat of global warming, and the scarcity of fossil resources, puts a strain on our …

Biobased polymer composites: a review

A Pokharel, KJ Falua, A Babaei-Ghazvini… - Journal of Composites …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Global environmental concerns, as well as the rapid depletion of non-renewable fossil fuel-
based resources, have prompted research into the development of sustainable …

Recent advances in the development of fire-resistant biocomposites—A review

EW Madyaratri, MR Ridho, MA Aristri, MAR Lubis… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers represent an eco-friendly and inexpensive
alternative to conventional petroleum-based materials and have been increasingly utilized …

A comprehensive review on natural fibers: technological and socio-economical aspects

A Karimah, MR Ridho, SS Munawar, Ismadi, Y Amin… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Asian countries have abundant resources of natural fibers, but unfortunately, they have not
been optimally utilized. The facts showed that from 2014 to 2020, there was a shortfall in …

Biomimetic robust self-healing of Bacillus Subtilis immobilized through sisal fiber for next-generation concrete infrastructure

H Amjad, RA Khushnood, SA Memon - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Bio-healing is now believed as a promising technique for the repair of concrete cracks.
However, the healing capability of bacterial mixes against repeated damage cycles is still …