[HTML][HTML] Turning waste plant fibers into advanced plant fiber reinforced polymer composites: A comprehensive review

J Parameswaranpillai, JA Gopi, S Radoor… - Composites Part C …, 2023 - Elsevier
Plant fibers are increasingly used in fabricating polymer composite components useful in the
automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. This surge in the usage of plant fibers in …

Novel Muntingia Calabura bark fiber reinforced green-epoxy composite: a sustainable and green material for cleaner production

A Vinod, TGY Gowda, R Vijay, MR Sanjay… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
This study focuses on the development and property enhancement of novel Muntingia
calabura bark micro-fiber reinforced bio-epoxy composite through surface modification …

[PDF][PDF] Void and moisture content of fiber reinforced composites

NZM Zuhudi, AF Zulkifli, M Zulkifli… - J. Adv. Res. Fluid …, 2021 - researchgate.net
In this paper, a review of the void and moisture content studies of fiber reinforced composites
for both, synthetic and natural based fibers are presented. The review summarized the …

Fabrication of raw and chemically treated biodegradable Luffa aegyptica fruit fibre-based hybrid epoxy composite: a mechanical and morphological investigation

BN Sharath, TG Yashas Gowda, P Madhu… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
This study investigated the manufacturing and characteristics of luffa fibre reinforced epoxy
composites with different stacking sequences and fibre treatments. The composites were …

Effect of TiO2 filler on mechanical and tribological properties of Owen bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composite

R Prabhu, S Mendonca, PK Bellairu… - World Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to report the effect of titanium oxide (TiO2) particles on the
physical, mechanical, tribological and water resistance properties of 5% NaOH-treated …

Investigating the impact of TiO2 filler on abrasive wear characteristics of bamboo fiber-reinforced epoxy composites using the Taguchi method

R Prabhu, S Mendonca, PK Bellairu… - World Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of titanium oxide (TiO2) filler
on the abrasive wear properties of bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites (BFRCs) …

Optimization of dry sliding wear performance of TiO2 filled bamboo and flax fiber reinforced epoxy composites using Taguchi approach

R Prabhu, S Mendonca, PK Bellairu… - World Journal of …, 2024 - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to report the effect of titanium oxide (TiO2) particles on the specific
wear rate (SWR) of alkaline treated bamboo and flax fiber-reinforced composites (FRCs) …

[HTML][HTML] Prevention of biofouling due to water absorption of natural fiber composites in the aquatic environment: A critical review

C Fragassa, S Mattiello, M Fronduti… - Journal of Composites …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Introducing lignocellulosic fibers as the matrix reinforcement in composites is an opportunity
for weight reduction and also for the use of by-products and biomass waste from other …

Trends in lightweight automotive materials for improving fuel efficiency and reducing carbon emissions

G Refiadi, IS Aisyah, JP Siregar - Automotive Experiences, 2019 - journal.unimma.ac.id
Depletion of fossil fuels and greenhouse gases is an essential issue in the development of
the automotive industry. From the design stage, material selection becomes the most crucial …

The role of composites for sustainable society and industry

R Widyorini, NH Sari, M Setiyo… - … Engineering for Society …, 2021 - journal.unimma.ac.id
In the last few decades, the global community's demands are getting stronger for more
environmentally friendly materials. Natural fiber reinforced composites have been applied as …