Mechanical properties of natural as well as synthetic fiber reinforced concrete: a review

J Ahmad, Z Zhou - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Fibers have been utilized in the production of building materials for a very long time.
Preliminary studies and examinations have revealed that the use of natural and synthetic …

Developments in polyester composite materials–An in-depth review on natural fibres and nano fillers

MYM Zaghloul, MMY Zaghloul, MMY Zaghloul - Composite Structures, 2021 - Elsevier
Recently, scientists are facing major obstacles in terms of selecting compatible filler
materials for the sake of improving the performance of polymeric composite materials …

[HTML][HTML] Critical review of natural fiber reinforced hybrid composites: processing, properties, applications and cost

MJ Suriani, RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, A Khalina… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Increasing scientific interest has occurred concerning the utilization of natural fiber-
enhanced hybrid composites that incorporate one or more types of natural enhancement …

Modification of fibers and matrices in natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: a comprehensive review

AR Ramachandran… - Macromolecular …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Application of natural fiber‐polymer composites (NFPCs) in different industrial applications
provides competitive edge due to their lightweight, higher specific mechanical properties …

Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: 2000–2010

O Faruk, AK Bledzki, HP Fink, M Sain - Progress in polymer science, 2012 - Elsevier
Due to environment and sustainability issues, this century has witnessed remarkable
achievements in green technology in the field of materials science through the development …

Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) fibre reinforced polymer composite materials: A review on preparation, properties and prospects

M Ramesh - Progress in Materials Science, 2019 - Elsevier
History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …

[HTML][HTML] Chemical treatments on plant-based natural fibre reinforced polymer composites: An overview

MM Kabir, H Wang, KT Lau, F Cardona - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper provides a comprehensive overview on different surface treatments applied to
natural fibres for advanced composites applications. In practice, the major drawbacks of …

An overview of natural fiber composites for marine applications

O El Hawary, L Boccarusso, MP Ansell… - Journal of Marine …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Environmental emergency awareness has been gaining momentum in recent years in the
composite manufacturing industry, with a new generation of composite materials minimizing …

[HTML][HTML] Making the lignocellulosic fibers chemically compatible for composite: A comprehensive review

A Hasan, MS Rabbi, MM Billah - Cleaner Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Plant based lignocellulosic fiber, primarily consist of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, can
be used as a reinforcing medium in polymer-basedmatrix with proper alteration. This article …

Natural biomass & waste biomass fibers–structures, environmental footprints, sustainability, degumming methods, & surface modifications

M Shadhin, M Rahman, R Jayaraman, Y Chen… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The renewable characteristics of natural fibers have prompted consumers to switch from
synthetic and petroleum-based resources. The dimension and geometry of the cell wall and …