Wood-plastic composites (WPCs) have shown promising domestic and industrial
applications. Both virgin and waste materials have been used as matrix and reinforcement …

Natural fibers have been widely used for reinforcing polymers attributed to their sustainable
nature, excellent stiffness to weight ratio, biodegradability, and low cost compared with …

Composite filaments with differing harakeke, hemp fibre or recycled gypsum contents (0-50
wt%) in pre-consumer recycled polypropylene (PP) were produced and mechanically …

Cellulose is one of the most versatile biopolymers found in nature. Its use is now
transitioning from sustainability-focused development to provide technical solutions across a …

Plant cell walls form an organic complex composite material that fulfils various functions. The
hierarchical structure of this material is generated from the integration of its elementary …

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

Due to a shortage of resources and a growing competition of land use, sustainable and
efficient resource utilisation becomes increasingly important. The application and multiple …

Considering the cost in utilization of organic natural filler as an alternative to manmade fiber
and mineral inorganic filler-reinforced polymer composite is of great interest. The main …

As “green” composites, recycling end-of-life wood-plastic composites (WPCs) is crucial for
sustainable and efficient resource utilization and carbon neutrality. In this study, waste WPC …

Natural fibers show great potential in polymer composites reinforcement, it remains
challenging to tackle the mechanical stability of the composites under moist/water condition …