Mechanical properties of bamboo fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review of recent case studies

SR Mousavi, MH Zamani, S Estaji, MI Tayouri… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Springer
Natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites are desirable structural materials due to their
biodegradability. Moreover, natural fiber sources are abundant and the production of natural …

Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

M Akter, MH Uddin, HR Anik - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts have been significant
factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across a variety of …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of natural fiber from manau rattan (Calamus manan) as a potential reinforcement for polymer-based composites

L Ding, X Han, L Cao, Y Chen, Z Ling, J Han… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2022 - Elsevier
Researches on novel natural fibers in polymer-based composites will help promote the
invention of novel reinforcement and expand their possible applications. Herein, in this …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on the use of natural fibers in cement/geopolymer concrete: A step towards sustainability

JA Abdalla, RA Hawileh, A Bahurudeen… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction industry is shifting towards environmentally friendly products due to the
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …

Natural fibers composites: Origin, importance, consumption pattern, and challenges

D Thapliyal, S Verma, P Sen, R Kumar… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This comprehensive review explores the multifaceted world of natural fiber applications
within the domain of composite materials. Natural fibers are meticulously examined in detail …

Recent progress in thermal and acoustic properties of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: preparation, characterization, and data analysis

B Dev, MA Rahman, MR Repon… - Polymer …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have emerged as promising eco‐
friendly alternatives over conventional synthetic fiber composites due to their inherent …

Injection-molded natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites–a review

MS Rabbi, T Islam, GMS Islam - International Journal of Mechanical and …, 2021 - Springer
For the last couple of decades, researchers have been trying to explore eco-friendly
materials which would significantly reduce the dependency on synthetic fibers and their …

Cellulose-based intelligent responsive materials: a review

S Chang, Z Weng, C Zhang, S Jiang, G Duan - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to the rapid development of intelligent technology and the pursuit of green
environmental protection, responsive materials with single response and actuation can no …

Influence of stacking sequence on flax/kevlar hybrid epoxy composites: Mechanical and morphological studies

S Kangokar Mukesh, N Bettagowda… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this research work, the natural fiber reinforced hybrid epoxy composites were fabricated
using the hand lay‐up method. The flax and kevlar are used as a reinforcement and epoxy …

A comprehensive review on the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of abaca fibre for their introduction into structural polymer composites

RA Kurien, DP Selvaraj, M Sekar, CP Koshy, C Paul… - Cellulose, 2023 - Springer
Abaca is a strong competitor among natural fibres for use as the reinforcement of polymer
composites. Due to its high durability, considerable fibre length, flexibility and mechanical …