Sustainable polymers
Sustainable polymers are materials derived from renewable, recycled and waste carbon
resources and their combinations, which at the end of life can be recycled, biodegraded or …
resources and their combinations, which at the end of life can be recycled, biodegraded or …
[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fibers for development of eco-friendly bio-composite: characteristics, and utilizations
Understanding the basic properties of natural fibers is important to determine the optimal
intended uses for instance as high-quality bio-composite raw material. This review describes …
intended uses for instance as high-quality bio-composite raw material. This review describes …
Lignocellulosic fiber reinforced composites: Progress, performance, properties, applications, and future perspectives
Environmental awareness across the world has motivated researchers to focus their
attention on the use of cellulosic fiber as reinforcement in polymer matrices. Lignocellulosic …
attention on the use of cellulosic fiber as reinforcement in polymer matrices. Lignocellulosic …
[HTML][HTML] Natural fiber reinforced composites: Sustainable materials for emerging applications
In the contemporary world, natural fibers reinforced polymer composite (NFRPC) materials
are of great interest owing to their eco-friendly nature, lightweight, life-cycle superiority …
are of great interest owing to their eco-friendly nature, lightweight, life-cycle superiority …
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 …
materials for the sake of improving the performance of polymeric composite materials …
[HTML][HTML] Flame retardancy and fire mechanical properties for natural fiber/polymer composite: A review
The vulnerability against heat and fire for natural fibers presents a great challenge for their
replacement of traditional fiber reinforcements in composite materials. Natural fiber/polymer …
replacement of traditional fiber reinforcements in composite materials. Natural fiber/polymer …
Recent advancements of plant-based natural fiber–reinforced composites and their applications
Demands for reducing energy consumption and environmental impacts are the major driving
factors for the development of natural fiber–reinforced composites (NFRCs) in many sectors …
factors for the development of natural fiber–reinforced composites (NFRCs) in many sectors …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties of oil palm fibre-reinforced polymer composites: A review
In recent years, serious reduction in petroleum resources and concerns about the usage of
synthetic plastics have prompted global communities to accept the use of natural fibres and …
synthetic plastics have prompted global communities to accept the use of natural fibres and …
[HTML][HTML] Structural and mechanical properties of bamboo fiber bundle and fiber/bundle reinforced composites: a review
Bamboo fiber has attracted a lot of interest due to its high specific strength and renewability.
Unidirectional long bamboo fiber reinforcing is essential to fully realize its strength. The …
Unidirectional long bamboo fiber reinforcing is essential to fully realize its strength. The …
[HTML][HTML] Circular economy in biocomposite development: State-of-the-art, challenges and emerging trends
Biocomposites being environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic composites are
gaining increasing demand for various applications. Hence, biocomposite development …
gaining increasing demand for various applications. Hence, biocomposite development …