Micro/nano fillers for value‐added polymer composites: A comprehensive review

AJ Chandran, SM Rangappa… - Journal of Vinyl and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The need for new sustainable engineering materials using polymer composites is evolving
every day. Researchers are in a race to develop value‐added products from natural …

Extraction and Characterization of a New Natural Cellulosic Fiber from Bark of Ficus Carica Plant as Potential Reinforcement for Polymer Composites

M Selvaraj, PN, R PT, B Mylsamy - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
High specific strength and modulus of fiber-reinforced polymer composites tend to be the
reason for replacing many metallic structures. Synthetic fiber (E-glass) becomes a risk for …

[HTML][HTML] From industrial jute fibre spinning wastes to biofibre-reinforced plastics

S Khandaker, D Akter, M Hasan, A Saifullah… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2024 - Elsevier
A huge amount of jute caddies is generated as a by-product in jute spinning industries solid
waste is generally disposed of either in landfilling or burned as boiler fuel triggers …

Influence of weave arrangements on mechanical characteristics of cotton and bamboo woven fabric reinforced composite laminates

K Aruchamy, B Mylsamy… - Journal of …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Due to the increasing demand for environmentally safe products, the use of composites
manufactured from natural fibres has become one of the most widely researched subjects …

Characterization of new natural fiber from the stem of Tithonia diversifolia plant

M Selvaraj, B Mylsamy - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Synthetic fibers are restricted from being used as reinforcements due to increasing
awareness of environmental issues and strict laws from government agencies. In recognition …

Characterization Studies on New Natural Cellulosic Fiber Extracted from the Stem of Ageratina Adenophora Plant

M Selvaraj, P Chapagain, B Mylsamy - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The present study focuses on the possibility of using Ageratina Adenophora (AA) fiber as
reinforcement in structural polymer composite materials because of its eco-friendly nature as …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of surface treatment on the tribological properties of Coccinia Indica cellulosic fiber reinforced polymer composites

B Mylsamy, V Chinnasamy, SK Palaniappan… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - Elsevier
The scope of this current work is to investigate, Coccinia Indica (CI) fiber which is used as a
reinforcement to study and analyze the potential improvement in wear resistant property of …

Impact of alkali treatment and fiber length on mechanical properties of new agro waste Lagenaria Siceraria fiber reinforced epoxy composites

S Nagappan, SP Subramani… - Journal of Natural …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Composite laminates are prepared based on new agro waste of 4% alkali-treated and
untreated Lagenaria siceraria fiber (LSF)-reinforced epoxy resin using four different fiber …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] Characterization of Timoho Fiber as a reinforcement in green composite

F Gapsari, A Purnowidodo, S Hidayatullah… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Synthetic fiber is more durable than most natural fibers, yet it has non-biodegradable
characteristics. Biodegradable fibers such as green composites emerge as a potential …