[HTML][HTML] Review on natural plant fibres and their hybrid composites for structural applications: Recent trends and future perspectives

SO Ismail, E Akpan, HN Dhakal - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Sustainability and environmental protection have given rise to the use of renewable and
biobased materials in several application areas. Fibre reinforced composites are currently …

Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

M Akter, MH Uddin, HR Anik - Polymer Bulletin, 2024‏ - Springer
Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts have been significant
factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across a variety of …

Applications of lignocellulosic fibers and lignin in bioplastics: A review

J Yang, YC Ching, CH Chuah - Polymers, 2019‏ - mdpi.com
Lignocellulosic fibers and lignin are two of the most important natural bioresources in the
world. They show tremendous potential to decrease energy utilization/pollution and improve …

Thermal stability of natural fibers and their polymer composites

M Asim, MT Paridah, M Chandrasekar… - Iranian Polymer …, 2020‏ - Springer
Natural fiber-based composites are applied in many structural engineered products from
civil constructions to automobile manufacturing due to the properties such as low density …

[HTML][HTML] Plant-based natural fibre reinforced composites: a review on fabrication, properties and applications

M Syduzzaman, MA Al Faruque, K Bilisik, M Naebe - Coatings, 2020‏ - mdpi.com
The increasing global environmental concerns and awareness of renewable green
resources is continuously expanding the demand for eco-friendly, sustainable and …

Utilization of natural sisal fibers to manufacture eco-friendly ultra-high performance concrete with low autogenous shrinkage

G Ren, B Yao, M Ren, X Gao - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022‏ - Elsevier
This study aims to explore a new method to reduce autogenous shrinkage of ultra-high
performance concrete (UHPC) by incorporating natural sisal fibers. The water absorption …

Developments in chemical treatments, manufacturing techniques and potential applications of natural-fibers-based biodegradable composites

MY Khalid, R Imran, ZU Arif, N Akram, H Arshad… - Coatings, 2021‏ - mdpi.com
The utilization of synthetic materials stimulates environmental concerns, and researchers
worldwide are effectively reacting to environmental concerns by transitioning towards …

A review on the characterisation of natural fibres and their composites after alkali treatment and water absorption

M Chandrasekar, MR Ishak… - Plastics, Rubber …, 2017‏ - journals.sagepub.com
Natural fibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites are gaining increased attention among
the researchers due to their low density, biodegradability, abundance, good mechanical …

Potential materials for food packaging from nanoclay/natural fibres filled hybrid composites

K Majeed, M Jawaid, A Hassan, AA Bakar… - Materials & Design …, 2013‏ - Elsevier
The increasing demand for new food packaging materials which satisfy people requirements
provided thrust for advancement of nano-materials science. Inherent permeability of …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive insights on mechanical attributes of natural-synthetic fibres in polymer composites

M Mohammed, JK Oleiwi, AM Mohammed… - Journal of Materials …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
In order to increase the robustness of natural fiber (NFR), hybridization with synthetic fibers
is crucial. The widespread usage of hybrid composites (HCs) in modern structural …