Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) provide the customers with more
alternatives in the material market due to their unique advantages. Poor fiber–matrix …

Nowadays, there is greater demand for greener materials in societies due to environmental
consciousness, depleting fossil fuels and growing ecological concerns. Within the …

Polymer composites are widely used modern-day materials, specially designed to combine
good mechanical properties and low density, resulting in a high tensile strength-to-weight …

In the present decade, the demands for recyclable, environmentally friendly and low-cost
with good strength composites materials have been significantly increased. In this context …

Natural composites can be fabricated through reinforcing either synthetic or bio-based
polymers with hydrophilic natural fibers. Ultimate moisture absorption resistance at the fiber …

Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are a form of composite combining wood-based elements
with polymers. The processes for manufacturing WPCs include extrusion, injection molding …

Hygroscopicity, low durability, and low thermal resistance are disadvantages of
lignocellulosic materials that also plague wood–plastic composites (WPCs). Hemicellulose …

Poplar wood fibers were chemically modified by esterification (acetate, propionate,
benzoate) and then compounded with high density polyethylene (HDPE) into wood plastic …

Rapid global population growth has led to an exponential increase in the use of disposable
materials with a short life span that accumulate in landfills. The use of non-biodegradable …

The successful development of durable wood-plastic composite (WPC) cladding is a
challenge for the industry. Due to the organic fibres in the compound it is though doubtable if …