Application of plant-derived fibers in soil reinforcement on experimental, numerical, and case study scales: a review

MM Shalchian, M Arabani - Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the …, 2023 - Springer
The use of natural rather than artificial materials is of considerable interest in sustainable
geotechnics. This review study focused on soil reinforcement with plant fibers and explored …

Prediction of the tensile properties of biocomposites: a review of micro-mechanical models

T Khan, TA Sebaey, C Muthukumar, HI Rao… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
This article provides a comprehensive review of the suitability of the various micro-
mechanical models for accurately predicting the tensile properties, namely, tensile strength …

[HTML][HTML] Silane-modified high-yield lignocellulosic fibers as reinforcement of polylactic acid: Enhancement of interfacial adhesion for high-performance biocomposites

G Herbst, RJ Aguado, Q Tarrés, ML Corazza… - Industrial Crops and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the enhancement of PLA-based biocomposites using high-yield
mechanical stone groundwood (SGW) pulp, with a focus on reinforcing fiber-matrix …

Comparative Evaluation of the Stiffness of Abaca-Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Polyethylene and High Density Polyethylene Composites

F Seculi, FX Espinach, F Julián, M Delgado-Aguilar… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of bio-based matrices together with natural fibers as reinforcement is a strategy for
obtaining materials with competitive mechanical properties, costs, and environmental …

Behavior of the Flexural Strength of Hemp/Polypropylene Composites: Evaluation of the Intrinsic Flexural Strength of Untreated Hemp Strands

ME Vallejos, RJ Aguado, R Morcillo-Martín, JA Méndez… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The growing demand for plant fiber-reinforced composites offers new opportunities to
compete against glass fiber (GF)-reinforced composites, but their performance must be …

based probes with visual response to vapors from nitroaromatic explosives: polyfluorenes and tertiary amines

R Aguado, ARMG Santos, S Vallejos, AJM Valente - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Although it is well-known that nitroaromatic compounds quench the fluorescence of different
conjugated polymers and form colored Meisenheimer complexes with proper nucleophiles …

Micromechanical Model for Predicting the Tensile Properties of Guadua angustifolia Fibers Polypropylene-Based Composites

JI Fajardo, J Costa, LJ Cruz, CA Paltán, JD Santos - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this paper, the one-dimensional tensile behavior of Guadua angustifolia Kunth
fibre/polypropylene (PP+ GAKS) composites is modeled. The classical model of Kelly–Tyson …

Ansys-based evaluation of natural fiber and hybrid fiber-reinforced composites

R Kumpati, W Skarka, M Skarka - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this research, we analyzed natural composite structures that optimize the material and
weight of the structure. Green composites are made of natural fibers and epoxy resin that are …

Mechanical Performance of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Concrete using Banana Stem and Sugarcane Fibers

SLT Sales, VY Abellana, CFY Lobarbio… - E3S Web of …, 2024 - e3s-conferences.org
Concrete, widely used in construction, boasts high compressive strength but suffers from low
tensile strength, leading to rapid crack propagation and brittle failures. Natural Fiber …

Impact of fiber diameter on mechanical and water absorption properties of short bamboo fiber-reinforced polyester composites

D Tahir, MR Karim, S Wu, M Rehan, M Tahir… - International Polymer …, 2024 - degruyter.com
This study aims to investigate the effect of fiber diameter on the mechanical and water
absorption characteristics of short bamboo fiber-reinforced polyester composites. Three …