Breakthroughs in materials science are the driving force behind many of today's industrial
advancements in our fast-changing high-tech world. Composite materials have proven …

In recent decades, demand for sustainable materials in place of low cost and high strength
materials has been trigged globally, which has motivated researchers towards …

Environmental awareness across the world has motivated researchers to focus their
attention on the use of cellulosic fiber as reinforcement in polymer matrices. Lignocellulosic …

Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts have been significant
factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across a variety of …

There is significant work published in recent years about natural fibres polymeric
composites. Most of the studies are about the characterization of natural fibres and their …

The growing concern about environmental damage and the inability to meet the demand for
more versatile, environmentally friendly materials has sparked increasing interest in polymer …

Each year, more than 330 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide. The main
consumers of plastics are the packaging (40%), building (20%) and automotive (8%) …

In spite of the fact that a prodigious portion of petroleum covers multitudinous products in the
commercial world, its non-biodegradable characteristic is an unenviable factor. The …

Natural fibers have attracted great attention from industrial players and researchers for the
exploitation of polymer composites because of their “greener” nature and contribution to …

Interest in natural fiber-reinforced polymer (NFRP) composites is growing rapidly in the
transportation sector, especially as a replacement material for metals and synthetic fiber …