Comprehensive evaluation of the mechanical and electrical properties of dewaxed kapok fibre-reinforced polymer composites for potential application in printed circuit …

R Das, DK Bisoyi - Industrial Crops and Products, 2024 - Elsevier
The kapok fibre (KF) contains impurities like wax and oily substances on its surfaces, making
it incompatible for composite fabrication at the interface. To enhance the mechanical and …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental investigation and theoretical prediction of sleeve reinforced PGFRP composite under flexural loading for cross-arm application

VN Sukumaar, MR Ishak, M Na'Im Abdullah… - Results in …, 2025 - Elsevier
Pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer composite is used as a cross-arm material in high-
rise transmission tower application to suspend insulators, conductor cables and vibration …

A Review on Properties of Bamboo Fiber Polymer Composites and Bamboo/Glass Fiber/Nanoclay Hybrid Composites

SM Ahmad, G MC, M Shettar - Materials Research Express, 2025 - iopscience.iop.org
Bamboo fiber-reinforced composites have emerged as environmentally friendly, plentiful,
and high-mechanical-performance materials used in recent years. This review presents an …

Optimization of PVA/alkali treated ramie fiber-based composite film for green packaging application using response surface methodology approach

DK Gond, SK Vishwakarma, S Dixit, PK Mishra… - Surfaces and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Natural fiber-reinforced composites have gained significant attention as eco-friendly
alternatives in sustainable packaging due to their biodegradability, renewability, and low …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of Basalt/Kevlar Fiber-Reinforced Porcelain Filler Infused Epoxy Composite: A Viable Alternative for Marine Applications

P Sivabalan, V Mohanavel, T Raja - Results in Engineering, 2025 - Elsevier
This study investigates the mechanical properties, water absorption capacity, fatigue
strength, and microstructural characteristics of a hybrid composite reinforced with basalt and …

Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of Flax/Carbon Hybrid Composites: Experimental and theoretical investigation

A Nema, PK Penumakala, RB Adusumalli - Materials Today …, 2025 - Elsevier
The use of flax fibre reinforced polymer composites (FFRP) is increasing in structural
applications. However, the mechanical properties of FFRP composites are susceptible to …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of Fiber Content on the Mechanical Properties of Rice Straw/Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites: Experimental and Numerical Analysis

MSI Siam, SMKS Turjo, MNR Antu, MS Haque… - Hybrid Advances, 2025 - Elsevier
Composite materials are an excellent solution for mitigating the consequences of pursuing
the advancement of novel materials in the face of resource scarcity. The global focus is on …

Silane‐treated kapok fiber/epoxy composites for aerospace cabin interiors: Synthesis and characterization

R Das, DP Sahu, DK Bisoyi - Polymer Composites - Wiley Online Library
This study underscores the potential of silanized kapok fiber (KF) as a lightweight, eco‐
friendly reinforcement for aerospace cabin interiors, emphasizing electrical insulation and …