[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of natural fibers and their composites: an eco-friendly alternative to conventional materials

I Elfaleh, F Abbassi, M Habibi, F Ahmad, M Guedri… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Breakthroughs in materials science are the driving force behind many of today's industrial
advancements in our fast-changing high-tech world. Composite materials have proven …

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 …

Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) and polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), green alternatives to petroleum-based plastics: a review

AZ Naser, I Deiab, BM Darras - RSC advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In spite of the fact that petroleum-based plastics are convenient in terms of fulfilling the
performance requirements of many applications, they contribute significantly to a number of …

Recent advancements of plant-based natural fiber–reinforced composites and their applications

M Li, Y Pu, VM Thomas, CG Yoo, S Ozcan… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
Demands for reducing energy consumption and environmental impacts are the major driving
factors for the development of natural fiber–reinforced composites (NFRCs) in many sectors …

Natural fibers as sustainable and renewable resource for development of eco-friendly composites: a comprehensive review

YG Thyavihalli Girijappa… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The increase in awareness of the damage caused by synthetic materials on the environment
has led to the development of eco-friendly materials. The researchers have shown a lot of …

Comprehensive review on plant fiber-reinforced polymeric biocomposites

S Mahmud, KMF Hasan, MA Jahid, K Mohiuddin… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Springer
The expansion of environment-friendly materials based on natural sources increases
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …

A review on natural fiber bio-composites, surface modifications and applications

M Zwawi - molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Increased environmental concerns and global warming have diverted focus from eco-
friendly bio-composites. Naturals fibers are abundant and have low harvesting costs with …

Physical and mechanical properties of PLA, and their functions in widespread applications—A comprehensive review

S Farah, DG Anderson, R Langer - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …

Plant-based natural fibre reinforced composites: a review on fabrication, properties and applications

M Syduzzaman, MA Al Faruque, K Bilisik, M Naebe - Coatings, 2020 - mdpi.com
The increasing global environmental concerns and awareness of renewable green
resources is continuously expanding the demand for eco-friendly, sustainable and …

Advances and prospects of corn husk as a sustainable material in composites and other technical applications

AS Ratna, A Ghosh, S Mukhopadhyay - Journal of cleaner production, 2022 - Elsevier
Corn husk is generated as a by-product during the processing and collection of corn, the
second largest agricultural crop of the whole planet. The use of these by-products is …