Synthetic polymers, commonly referred to as plastics, are anthropogenic contaminants that
adversely affect the natural ecosystems. The continuous disposal of long lifespan plastics …

In recent times, a clear trend towards the use of biobased materials can be seen in many
areas. Apart from beneficial ecological properties, high strength and stiffness at low weight …

The vulnerability against heat and fire for natural fibers presents a great challenge for their
replacement of traditional fiber reinforcements in composite materials. Natural fiber/polymer …

In this study a high toughness biocomposite cleaner production material for advanced
engineering applications was developed. The prime objective of this research activity was to …

Interest in constructing composite materials from biosourced, recycled materials; waste
resources; and their combinations is growing. Biocomposites have attracted the attention of …

The expansion of environment-friendly materials based on natural sources increases
dramatically in terms of biodegradable, recyclable, and environmental disputes throughout …

Throughout the world there have been alarming concerns over the use of nonrenewable
resources during manufacturing of goods and associated environmental legislations …

Sustainability and environmental protection have given rise to the use of renewable and
biobased materials in several application areas. Fibre reinforced composites are currently …

Over the last several decades, Cannabis sativa L. has become one of the most fashionable
plants. To use the hemp potential for the development of a sustainable textile bio-product …

Synthetic composite materials constructed by hybridizing multiple components are typically
unsustainable due to inadequate recyclability and incomplete degradation. In contrast …