Natural-fiber-reinforced chitosan, chitosan blends and their nanocomposites for various advanced applications
There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next
generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased …
generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased …
[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] Dynamic mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites: a review
The concerning waste management issue of natural fibers and the downsides of synthetic
fibers have governed natural fibers' utilization as reinforcements in composites …
fibers have governed natural fibers' utilization as reinforcements in composites …
[HTML][HTML] Biomaterials/bioinks and extrusion bioprinting
Bioinks are formulations of biomaterials and living cells, sometimes with growth factors or
other biomolecules, while extrusion bioprinting is an emerging technique to apply or deposit …
other biomolecules, while extrusion bioprinting is an emerging technique to apply or deposit …
Critical review on polylactic acid: properties, structure, processing, biocomposites, and nanocomposites
Composite materials are emerging as a vital entity for the sustainable development of both
humans and the environment. Polylactic acid (PLA) has been recognized as a potential …
humans and the environment. Polylactic acid (PLA) has been recognized as a potential …
Product development of natural fibre-composites for various applications: Design for sustainability
New product development review article aims to consolidate the principles and current
literature on design for sustainability to seek the field's future direction. In this point of view …
literature on design for sustainability to seek the field's future direction. In this point of view …
Deposition and water repelling of temperature-responsive nanopesticides on leaves
J Tang, X Tong, Y Chen, Y Wu, Z Zheng… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Pesticides are widely used to increase agricultural productivity, however, weak adhesion
and deposition lead to low efficient utilization. Herein, we prepare a nanopesticide …
and deposition lead to low efficient utilization. Herein, we prepare a nanopesticide …
Bamboo-fiber-reinforced thermoset and thermoplastic polymer composites: a review of properties, fabrication, and potential applications
Natural-fiber-reinforced composites, especially bamboo, are an alternative material to
compete with conventional materials. Their environmentally friendly, renewable, low-cost …
compete with conventional materials. Their environmentally friendly, renewable, low-cost …
Recent advances in functional utilisation of environmentally friendly and recyclable high-performance green biocomposites: A review
Humans have relied on biomass for survival and development since the Stone Age. All
aspects of human needs for materials are covered by tools, fuel, and buildings. Nowadays …
aspects of human needs for materials are covered by tools, fuel, and buildings. Nowadays …
[HTML][HTML] Dry sliding wear characteristics of natural fibre reinforced poly-lactic acid composites for engineering applications: Fabrication, properties and …
Natural fibre composites have emerged as a viable alternative to conventional polymer
composites, after environmental concerns gain popularity. In recent years, a tremendous …
composites, after environmental concerns gain popularity. In recent years, a tremendous …