[HTML][HTML] Challenges and advancement in water absorption of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites

M Mohammed, AJM Jawad, AM Mohammed, JK Oleiwi… - Polymer Testing, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Natural fibres (NFRs) composite materials are acquiring popularity in the modern world due
to their eco-friendliness and superior mechanical properties. Although it has been shown …

[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fibers for development of eco-friendly bio-composite: characteristics, and utilizations

A Karimah, MR Ridho, SS Munawar, DS Adi… - Journal of materials …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Understanding the basic properties of natural fibers is important to determine the optimal
intended uses for instance as high-quality bio-composite raw material. This review describes …

[HTML][HTML] Surface treatment to improve water repellence and compatibility of natural fiber with polymer matrix: Recent advancement

M Mohammed, R Rahman, AM Mohammed, T Adam… - Polymer Testing, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The world is in need of more eco-friendly material, therefore numerous efforts have been
made to replace synthetic fibers in fiber-reinforced composites with natural fibers reinforced …

The past and future of sustainable concrete: A critical review and new strategies on cement-based materials

J de Brito, R Kurda - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of various factors for application feasibility of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites

MK Singh, R Tewari, S Zafar, SM Rangappa… - Results in …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Composites consisting of natural fibers and plastics are gaining huge consideration
nowadays because of the relentless increase in the use of non-renewable resources …

[HTML][HTML] Critical review of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites: processing, properties, applications and cost

MJ Suriani, RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, A Khalina… - Polymers, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-
enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement …

[PDF][PDF] A review of recent advances in hybrid natural fiber reinforced polymer composites

J Neto, H Queiroz, R Aguiar, R Lima… - Journal of Renewable …, 2022‏ - academia.edu
Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRCs) have demonstrated great potential for
many different applications in various industries due to their advantages compared to …

Physical and mechanical properties of PLA, and their functions in widespread applications—A comprehensive review

S Farah, DG Anderson, R Langer - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA), so far, is the most extensively researched and utilized
biodegradable aliphatic polyester in human history. Due to its merits, PLA is a leading …

[HTML][HTML] A review of recent research on the use of cellulosic fibres, their fibre fabric reinforced cementitious, geo-polymer and polymer composites in civil engineering

L Yan, B Kasal, L Huang - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Environmentally-friendly monofilament cellulosic fibres have been widely used as
alternatives for conventional steel reinforcement within concrete. Recently, the use of …

Studies on durability of sustainable biobased composites: a review

BP Chang, AK Mohanty, M Misra - RSC advances, 2020‏ - pubs.rsc.org
Global concerns over environmental issues have led to a tremendous growth in sustainable
materials emerging from biobased plastics and their composites (biocomposites). This class …