Global interest in the use of plant fibres in natural fibre reinforced composites (NFCs) is
growing rapidly. The increased interest is primarily due to the advantageous properties of …

The concern for the issues related to the growing needs of human civilization like resource
depletion, pollution, climate changes, and health risk has led to a search for eco-friendly …

The degradation mechanisms of natural fiber in the alkaline and mineral-rich environment of
cement matrix are investigated. Cement hydration is presented to be a crucial factor in …

The effect of chemical treatment of hemp hurds slices in three solutions (EDTA (
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid), NaOH and Ca (OH) 2) on the properties of natural material …

The rapid economic growth and environmental concerns have led to high demands on
paper and paper-based products in terms of variety, quantity, quality, and specialty …

The aim of this study is to examine the use of Ferula communis fibers as potential
reinforcement in polymer composites. The fibers are extracted from the F. communis plant …

The mechanical, thermal, chemical, crystallographic and morphological properties of
althaea fibres, extracted from Althaea officinalis L., was examined for the first time in this …

The aim of this paper is to investigate the origin of the diameter-dependence of Young's
modulus in hemp fibres. In view of the considerable experimental difficulties encountered …

Understanding the mechanical behavior of plant fibers is a key to their development in
composite reinforcement. The aim of this work is to better understand the low and scattered …

This study aims to explore a novel approach to improve the durability of sisal fiber in cement
composites by using by-products of biomass power plant: rice husk ash (RHA). The effects of …