The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

Synthetic fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials have been widely used in
engineering fields, eg, civil, automotive, and aerospace industry, due to their high specific …

Application of natural fiber‐polymer composites (NFPCs) in different industrial applications
provides competitive edge due to their lightweight, higher specific mechanical properties …

Natural fibres of plant and animal origin have been explored vastly over the last two
decades and are gaining importance over synthetic counterparts owing to their …

The demand for environmental awareness, preserving nature and being beneficial for
societal economics has attracted the attention of many researchers and industries to …

Owing to economic and environmental benefits, new generations of materials/commodities
follow “from waste to wealth” strategy. Recently, there has been a huge upsurge in research …

The quest by researchers to improve the quality of natural fibers in a view to replacing fossil
fuel and other natural resources is a major challenge over the years. Adequate …

For the last couple of decades, researchers have been trying to explore eco-friendly
materials which would significantly reduce the dependency on synthetic fibers and their …

This paper assesses the aspects related to sustainability of polymer composites, focusing on
the two main components of a composite, the matrix and the reinforcement/filler. Most …

This paper addresses the recycling of an industrial waste of jute (Corchoruscapsularis) and
polypropylene fibers from Tapetes São Carlos carpet manufacturer conducted through the …