Natural fibers, as replacement of engineered fibers, have been one of the most researched
topics over the past years. This is due to their inherent properties, such as biodegradability …

Flax is one of the popular natural fibers used as a reinforcing agent for polymer composite.
The raw flax fiber is hydrophilic in nature, and the chemical constituent of flax is mainly …

Flax fibres are a promising reinforcement in the development of biocomposites and are
finding new applications in transport structures. However, there is a perceived problem with …

The open-hole structure has been concerned in the design of composite components, which
inevitably brings about local damage and stress concentration with a substantial reduction in …

The natural fiber composites (NFC) market is growing at fast rate in markets such as
automotive interiors, construction and wind energy. The major driving force is the rise in …

This review paper provides a thorough overview of current knowledge regarding how
natural fiber composite materials react to Low-Velocity Impacts. It highlights the key things …

Damage characterization of laminated composites has undergone extensive research,
leading to the development of several damage models that incorporate acoustic emission …

The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between the tensile properties of flax and
jute fibres and the mechanical performance of associated grafted polypropylene (PP-MAPP) …

The objective of the present experimental work is to determine the damage mechanisms
appearing in unidirectional carbon/flax hybrid composites during tensile tests. The …

To exploit the potential of flax fibres in reinforcing polymers, the performance of flax fibres
must first be understood and then optimized. In this context, this paper aims to provide a …