A review of natural fibers used in biocomposites: Plant, animal and regenerated cellulose fibers

SK Ramamoorthy, M Skrifvars, A Persson - Polymer reviews, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Natural fibers today are a popular choice for applications in composite manufacturing.
Based on the sustainability benefits, biofibers such as plant fibers are replacing synthetic …

Develo** plant fibre composites for structural applications by optimising composite parameters: a critical review

DU Shah - Journal of materials science, 2013 - Springer
Plant fibres, perceived as environmentally sustainable substitutes to E-glass, are
increasingly being employed as reinforcements in polymer matrix composites. However …

A review of composite materials based on rice straw and future trends for sustainable composites

AK Singh, R Bedi, A Khajuria - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Rice straw is an agricultural waste, disposal of which through open burning is an emerging
challenge for the ecology, especially in under developed countries. Green composites …

Potential of rice straw for bio-refining: an overview

A Abraham, AK Mathew, R Sindhu, A Pandey… - Bioresource …, 2016 - Elsevier
The biorefinery approach for the production of fuels and chemicals is gaining more and
more attraction in recent years. The major advantages of biorefineries are the generation of …

Barley husk and coconut shell reinforced polypropylene composites: the effect of fibre physical, chemical and surface properties

AK Bledzki, AA Mamun, J Volk - Composites Science and Technology, 2010 - Elsevier
The main objective of this research was to study the potential of grain by-product such as
barley husk, coconut shell as reinforcements for thermoplastic as an alternative or together …

Development of fully green composites utilizing thermoplastic starch and cellulosic fibers from agro-waste: a critical review

BK Dejene, TM Geletaw - Polymer-Plastics Technology and …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The growing awareness of environmental concerns and the increasing demand for
sustainable materials have driven the development of eco-friendly alternatives. Green …

[HTML][HTML] Eco-challenges of bio-based polymer composites

M Avella, A Buzarovska, ME Errico, G Gentile… - Materials, 2009 - mdpi.com
In recent years bio-based polymer composites have been the subject of many scientific and
research projects, as well as many commercial programs. Growing global environmental …

Development and performance of particleboard from various types of organic waste and adhesives: A review

MNM Baharuddin, NM Zain, WSW Harun… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmentally friendly or green building materials are more commonly used in the
construction industry and furniture making industry. The knowledge of the environmental …

Prospects and applications of starch based biopolymers

S Agarwal, S Singhal, CB Godiya… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Starch-based biopolymers occupy a significant place in polymer world for replacing plastics
derived from petrochemicals. Their non-toxicity, bio-compatible nature and comparable …

Biocomposite materials based on annual natural fibres and biopolymers–Design, fabrication and customized applications in architecture

H Dahy - Construction and Building Materials, 2017 - Elsevier
Natural fibres retrieved from annual agricultural by-products offer diverse advantages, when
applied as a main ingredient in biocomposite building materials. These fibres, such as straw …