A review on the properties of natural fibres and its bio-composites: Effect of alkali treatment

P Sahu, MK Gupta - … of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Due to the dominating advantages of natural fibres such as biodegradability, eco-
friendliness, nominal cost, low density and high specific strength, they are being used …

[PDF][PDF] A review on the extraction of pineapple, sisal and abaca fibers and their use as reinforcement in polymer matrix

S Radoor, J Karayil, SM Rangappa… - Express Polymer …, 2020 - researchgate.net
In recent years, researchers across the globe have switched from synthetic fibers to natural
fibers for the fabrication of composites. The desirable properties of natural fibers which …

Influence of silane treatment on the mechanical, tribological and morphological properties of corn stalk fiber reinforced polymer composites

Y Liu, J **e, N Wu, L Wang, Y Ma, J Tong - Tribology International, 2019 - Elsevier
In the present work, influence of silane solution concentration on mechanical, tribological
and morphological properties of Corn Stalk Fiber (CSF) reinforced polymer composites was …

Extraction, treatment and applications of natural fibers for bio-composites–a critical review

S Sathish, L Prabhu, S Gokulkumar, N Karthi… - International Polymer …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Nowadays, sustainable and eco-friendly products are gaining more attention in various
engineering industries owing to their considerable strength-to-weight ratio, abundant …

Spatio-vertical distribution of riverine microplastics: Impact of the textile industry

C Xu, G Zhou, J Lu, C Shen, Z Dong, S Yin, F Li - Environmental Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Microplastics (MPs) contamination in rivers and lakes is of paramount environmental
importance as freshwater systems transport MPs from land to ocean. However, information …

A comparative assessment of chemical, mechanical, and thermal characteristics of treated oil palm/pineapple fiber/bio phenolic composites

SA Awad, M Jawaid, H Fouad, N Saba… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, the alkali‐treated and untreated hybrid fibers incorporated with bio phenolic
matrix to enhance the chemical interactions, mechanical and thermal properties have been …

Mechanical and sound absorption properties of open-cell polyurethane foams modified with rock wool fiber

B Mohammadi, A Ershad-Langroudi, G Moradi… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The main objective of this paper was to evaluate the mechanical and sound absorption
properties of open-cell flexible polyurethane foams (PUFs) synthesized with different …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of fiber length and treatments on the hygroscopic properties of milkweed fibers for superabsorbent applications

A Sabziparvar, L Boulos, MR Foruzanmehr - Environmental Technology & …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigated the influence of pre-treatment methods and size distribution on the
hygroscopic properties of milkweed fibers (MW). Pre-treatment methods included …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of fiber processing and alkaline treatment on the properties of natural fiber-reinforced composites: a review

K Setswalo, N Molaletsa, OP Oladijo… - Applied Science and …, 2021 - ph02.tci-thaijo.org
Throughout generations, research on natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRCs) has been
growing and yielding promising results. The notion of blending natural fibers with polymers …