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, purification, and characterization of novel plant fiber from Tabernaemontana divaricate stem to use as reinforcement in polymer composites

AF Sahayaraj, MT Selvan, M Ramesh, J Maniraj… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
In the past decade, there has been burgeoning interest in the exploration of novel plant-
based natural fibers for their potential use as reinforcements in polymer composites. This …

Characterization of a novel natural plant-based fiber from reddish shell bean as a potential reinforcement in bio-composites

S Eyupoglu, C Eyupoglu, N Merdan - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024 - Springer
The main aim of this study is to identify a new sustainable plant-based fiber extracted from
the reddish shell bean plant to investigate its usage in polymer matrix composites. Natural …

Isolation and characterization of a novel lignocellulosic fiber from Butea monosperma as a sustainable material for lightweight polymer composite applications

HJ Rao, S Singh, PJ Ramulu, I Suyambulingam… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Currently, one of the most challenging tasks for the scientific community is to identify a novel
material that can replace petrochemical products. It is needed for the identification of novel …

Mercerized Cymbopogon nardus shoot fiber as reinforcing filler

P Durgamalathi, AK Pulikkal, MT Ramesan… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, extraction of Cymbopogon nardus shoot fiber (CNSF) was performed through
biological retting. Thereafter, the fibers were mercerized in a 5%(w/v) sodium hydroxide …

Enhancing Opuntia ficus-indica Fibers Properties through Alkaline Treatment: Mechanical, Thermal, and Chemical Characterization

S Zidi, I Miraoui - Chemistry Africa, 2024 - Springer
The use of biomass is a major environmental challenge in the context of environmental
conservation and the continued depletion of fossil resources. From this perspective, this …

Investigation of the effect of enzymatic and alkali treatments on the physico-chemical properties of Sambucus ebulus L. plant fiber

S Eyupoglu, C Eyupoglu, N Merdan - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
The investigation aims to determine the effect of enzymatic and alkali treatments on
Sambucus ebulus L. stem fiber. For this purpose, Sambucus ebulus L. stem fibers were …

The effect of glow discharge air plasma surface treatment on mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced-epoxy sustainable biocomposites

M Varma, S Chandran - Composite Interfaces, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Natural fiber composites are widely explored sustainable alternative to conventional
composites in many applications. However, since they are weak compared to conventional …

Agro-Waste from Gladiolus hybrida Plants: Effects of Alkaline Processing on a New Natural Cellulosic Fiber Derived for Polymer Composites

MAH Shibly, MH Arman, MA Sabur… - ACS Sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
This study investigates the potentiality of Gladiolus hybrida leaf fibers (GHLFs) as an eco-
friendly reinforcing substance for polymer-based composites. Novel natural fibers were …

Characterization and physicochemical properties of lignocellulosic fibers from Fishtail Palm (Caryota mitis) Leaf Stalks

G Sivanantham, G Sivaraj Vijaya… - Composites and …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Recent advancements in composites involve integrating natural fibers into polymer matrices
as a reinforcement or filler. This approach offers several benefits, including eco-friendliness …