A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications

B Mylsamy, SKM Shanmugam… - Polymer Engineering …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
High performance and durability are essential for goods to satisfy the needs of the
expanding worldwide market. Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are materials made from a …

Recycled construction and demolition waste as a possible source of materials for composite manufacturing

P Sormunen, T Kärki - Journal of building engineering, 2019 - Elsevier
Although the reuse of demolition wastes has been studied in recent years, their reuse in
composites has not been thoroughly examined. This study aims to provide a comprehensive …

Thermal decomposition of wood: Influence of wood components and cellulose crystallite size

M Poletto, AJ Zattera, MMC Forte, RMC Santana - Bioresource Technology, 2012 - Elsevier
The influence of wood components and cellulose crystallinity on the thermal degradation
behavior of different wood species has been investigated using thermogravimetry, chemical …

Mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight geopolymer composites

F Colangelo, G Roviello, L Ricciotti… - Cement and Concrete …, 2018 - Elsevier
This research has investigated the properties of thermally insulating geopolymer composites
that were prepared using waste expanded polystyrene as lightweight aggregate. The …

Structural differences between wood species: Evidence from chemical composition, FTIR spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis

M Poletto, AJ Zattera… - Journal of Applied …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, the relationship between wood cellulose crystallinity, influence of extractives on
wood degradation, correlation between chemical composition, and physical properties of …

Wood–plastic composite technology

DJ Gardner, Y Han, L Wang - Current Forestry Reports, 2015 - Springer
Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are a form of composite combining wood-based elements
with polymers. The processes for manufacturing WPCs include extrusion, injection molding …

High performance of macrofungi in the production of mycelium-based biofoams using sawdust—Sustainable technology for waste reduction

C Bruscato, E Malvessi, RN Brandalise… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2019 - Elsevier
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a synthetic polymer that is widely applicable in the fields of
food packaging, equipment protection and civil construction. Aiming to replace EPS …

Characterization of new composite material based on date palm leaflets and expanded polystyrene wastes

T Masri, H Ounis, L Sedira, A Kaci… - Construction and Building …, 2018 - Elsevier
In the aim of environmental protection and valorization of vegetal resource, an experimental
study on an innovative Wood-Plastic Composite material (WPC) based on Date Palm and …

Scientific and engineering aspects of potential applications of post-consumer (waste) expanded polystyrene: a review

AN Uttaravalli, S Dinda, BR Gidla - Process Safety and Environmental …, 2020 - Elsevier
Over the past two decades, the production of expanded polystyrene (in India it is known as
thermocol) has increased drastically due to its versatile applications. Consequently, the …

Characteristics of isolation mortars produced with expanded vermiculite and waste expanded polystyrene

F Koksal, E Mutluay, O Gencel - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Mortar is one of the most important component of cement based composites. Aggregates
have also a significant effect on properties of mortars. Generally natural and crushed fine …