Natural fiber-reinforced polymers remained a hot topic of interest in material sciences over
the last two decades. Such fibers are appealing in composite materials due to their …

The main focus of this study is on the effects of fly ash, basalt powder, and tungsten carbide
(WC) on the mechanical (tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength, and Shore D …

Presently, novel materials based on natural fibers are emerging daily to replace synthetic
fibers in various engineering disciplines, as they minimize environmental pollution, allow for …

In this experiment banana fly ash (BA) at 1, 3 and 4 wt% was mixed with the hybrid natural
fiber combination of sisal/pineapple at 30, 40 and 50 wt%. Grey relational analysis (GRA) …

This research is mainly focused on the impact of bio waste filler in mechanical applications.
The bio wastes from banana, pineapple and coconut plants were used for preparing Banana …

Every year, the food industry generates a large amount of waste, which prompts researchers
to come up with a solution to efficiently manage the issue to support zero-waste concepts …

The tribological properties of the sponge gourd outer skin fiber (SGOSF)-reinforced epoxy
composites filled with tamarind seed powder were investigated using a pin-on-disc dry …

The aerospace sector has become one of the major contributors of CO2. The tremendous
release of CO2 has posed major sustainability challenges for the stakeholders. The focus …

Composites have gained acceptance in an extensive range of applications owing to their
unique characteristics. But, machining of these materials is often challenging due to …

In this study, thermoset polymers (synthetic epoxy, bio-epoxy, polyester, and vinyl ester) and
basalt-reinforced (30 wt%) polymer composites were examined for their hardness and …