For the past 15 years, there has been tremendous interest and technological development
concerning biocomposites. Plant fibres can be derived from a multitude of natural agro …

Natural fibres are a gift from nature that we still underutilise. They can be classified into
several groups, and bast natural fibre reinforcement in polymer composites has the most …

There has been a growing interest in thermal management materials due to the prevailing
energy challenges and unfulfilled needs for thermal insulation applications. We demonstrate …

Natural fibers can play a major role in composite industry due to its renewable,
biodegradable, and eco-friendly properties. Areca Fruit Husk (AFH) is rich in fiber, but is …

Natural fibre-based materials offer various advantages compared to synthetic fibres,
however their applications are limited mainly due to their hygroscopic properties, which are …

The typical strength of wood make it suitable as a structural material. Under load, natural
wood exhibits a small strain within the elastic range. Such elasticity is associated with fast …

Ichu and Cabuya were characterized and the effect of alkali treatment on the chemical and
physical properties of these fibers was studied. This treatment was carried out to remove non …

Since the properties of wood significantly change with its moisture content, it is important to
know the effect of different moisture conditions on wood. A brief summary is provided on this …

The potential of biochar as a filter medium for onsite wastewater treatment was investigated
in five sub-studies. Sub-study 1 compared pollutant removal from wastewater using pine …

Production of paper-based packaging is growing at the present moment and has great future
prospects. However, the development of new packaging concepts is creating a demand for …