[HTML][HTML] Exploring natural plant fiber choices and treatment methods for contemporary composites: a comprehensive review

M Balasubramanian, R Saravanan, T Sathish - Results in Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing importance of composite materials in engineering is resha** industries such
as automotive, maritime, sports, and aerospace. As industries seek sustainable alternatives …

Natural biomass & waste biomass fibers–structures, environmental footprints, sustainability, degumming methods, & surface modifications

M Shadhin, M Rahman, R Jayaraman, Y Chen… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The renewable characteristics of natural fibers have prompted consumers to switch from
synthetic and petroleum-based resources. The dimension and geometry of the cell wall and …

Lignocellulose sustainable composites from agro-waste Asparagus bean stem fiber for polymer casting applications: Effect of fiber treatment

J Tengsuthiwat, V Raghunathan, V Ayyappan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the past decades, lignocellulose fibers have attracted significant attention due to their low
density, environmental friendliness, and biodegradability. Consequently, researchers are …

Extraction and characterization of novel cellulosic fiber from Jatropha integerrima plant stem for potential reinforcement in polymer composites

AF Sahayaraj, MT Selvan, I Jenish… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2024 - Springer
The present work attempts to discover the alternative for the synthetic fibers due to increased
demand of environment-friendly materials. In order to accomplish this, a detailed …

Effect of durian peel fiber on thermal, mechanical, and biodegradation characteristics of thermoplastic cassava starch composites

R Jumaidin, LY Whang, RA Ilyas, KZ Hazrati… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study is focused on develo** and enhancing the properties of durian peel fiber (DPF)
reinforced thermoplastic cassava starch (TPCS) composites. The proposed DPF was …

Towards sustainable and ecofriendly polymer composite materials from bast fibers: a systematic review

TF Santos, CM Santos, MS Aquino… - Engineering …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
This systematic review focuses on the exploration and advancement of sustainable and eco-
friendly polymer composite materials derived from bast fibers. Bast fibers, obtained from the …

Extracting and characterizing novel cellulose fibers from Chamaerops humilis rachis for textiles' sustainable and cleaner production as reinforcement for potential …

S Atoui, A Belaadi, BX Chai, MMS Abdullah… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
New cellulose (CL) fibers are derived from Chamaerops humilis (Ch) rachis. They play an
essential role in various industries to produce environmentally friendly products as an …

Extraction and characterization of Bougainvillea glabra fibers: a study on chemical, physical, mechanical and morphological properties

M Ramesh, D Ravikanth, MT Selvan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bougainvillea glabra fibers (BGFs) present a promising avenue for sustainable material
development owing to their abundance and favorable properties. This study entails a …

Characterization of alkali treated and untreated Abutilon indicum FIBERS

RA Ramnath, P Senthamaraikannan… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The primary objective of this study is to characterize Abutilon indicum stem Fibres (AIF)
obtained through the water retting method. The fundamental attributes were investigated for …

Multi-criteria optimization on friction stir welding of aluminum composite (AA5052-H32/B4C) using titanium nitride coated tool

A Paul, KT Thilagham, JC KG… - Engineering …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The boron carbide (B 4 C) reinforced AA5052-H32 aluminium composite has been initially
fabricated by stir casting method. Friction stir welding (FSW) is used to join two similar …