[HTML][HTML] Critical review of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites: Processing, properties, applications and cost

MJ Suriani, RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, A Khalina… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-
enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and damping performances of flax fibre composites–A review

MZ Rahman - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2021 - Elsevier
Research into and devolvement of plant fibre composites has increased consistently over
the last decade, for obtaining a sustainable alternative to the manmade synthetic fibre …

Investigations on the mechanical properties of glass fiber/sisal fiber/chitosan reinforced hybrid polymer sandwich composite scaffolds for bone fracture fixation …

S Arumugam, J Kandasamy, AU Md Shah… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
This study aims to explore the mechanical properties of hybrid glass fiber (GF)/sisal fiber
(SF)/chitosan (CTS) composite material for orthopedic long bone plate applications. The …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of performance degradation of hybrid flax-glass fiber reinforced epoxy composites during a salt spray fog/dry aging cycle

V Fiore, L Calabrese, R Miranda, D Badagliacco… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
The main goal of this paper is the evaluation of the performances reversibility of hybrid
composites when they are dried after being aged in salt-fog environment. To this aim, epoxy …

[HTML][HTML] Moisture diffusion and tensile properties of epoxy-based and polyurethane-based flax-glass hybrid FRP under hygrothermal and weathering environments

S Huang, L Yan, B Kasal, Y Wei - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This research presents tensile modulus and strength of flax-glass hybrid FRP (HFRP) flat
coupons with different fibre volume fractions and fabric stacking sequences under constant …

A Review of flax fiber reinforced thermoset polymer composites: Thermal-physical properties, improvements and application

K Malik, F Ahmad, NA Yunus, E Gunister… - Journal of Natural …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Flax is the strongest natural fiber used as reinforcement for polymer-based composites due
to its ecological properties, low specific gravity, renewability, biodegradability, recyclability …

A review on the parameters affecting the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of natural/synthetic fibre hybrid reinforced polymer composites

DO Bichang'a, FO Aramide, IO Oladele… - Advances in Materials …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The global drive towards a circular economy that emphasizes sustainability in production
processes has increased the use of agro‐based raw materials like natural fibres in …

Analysis of the hygroscopic and hygroelastic behaviours of water aged flax-epoxy composite

B Djellouli, W Zouari, M Assarar, R Ayad - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, an analysis of the hygroscopic and hygroelastic behaviours of unidirectional
flax fibre-reinforced epoxy composite is presented. Samples of this composite material were …

[HTML][HTML] Glass fibre hybridization to improve the durability of circular flax fibre reinforced composites with off-the-shelf recyclable polymer matrix systems for large scale …

SC Das, AD La Rosa, S Goutianos… - Composites Part C: Open …, 2024 - Elsevier
Natural fibre composites (NFCs) are not durable in the long run because of the susceptibility
of natural fibres to environmental conditions and specifically moisture. Hybridizing NFC …

Flax–Glass Fiber Reinforced Hybrid Composites Exposed to a Salt-Fog/Dry Cycle: A Simplified Approach to Predict Their Performance Recovery

L Calabrese, D Badagliacco, C Sanfilippo, V Fiore - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Despite natural fibers gaining significant attention in recent decades, their limited
performance and poor durability under humid environments cannot allow them to fully …