Application of plant-derived fibers in soil reinforcement on experimental, numerical, and case study scales: a review
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 …
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
This article provides a comprehensive review of the suitability of the various micro-
mechanical models for accurately predicting the tensile properties, namely, tensile strength …
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
This study investigates the enhancement of PLA-based biocomposites using high-yield
mechanical stone groundwood (SGW) pulp, with a focus on reinforcing fiber-matrix …
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
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 …
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
The growing demand for plant fiber-reinforced composites offers new opportunities to
compete against glass fiber (GF)-reinforced composites, but their performance must be …
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
Although it is well-known that nitroaromatic compounds quench the fluorescence of different
conjugated polymers and form colored Meisenheimer complexes with proper nucleophiles …
conjugated polymers and form colored Meisenheimer complexes with proper nucleophiles …
Micromechanical Model for Predicting the Tensile Properties of Guadua angustifolia Fibers Polypropylene-Based Composites
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 …
fibre/polypropylene (PP+ GAKS) composites is modeled. The classical model of Kelly–Tyson …
Ansys-based evaluation of natural fiber and hybrid fiber-reinforced composites
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
absorption characteristics of short bamboo fiber-reinforced polyester composites. Three …