Development and optimization of sustainable and functional food packaging using false banana (Enset) fiber and zinc-oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle-reinforced polylactic …

BK Dejene, AD Gudayu, MA Abtew - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
In a global context marked by food insecurity, it is essential for food science and packaging
technology researchers and stakeholders to ensure the availability of safe and adaptable …

Achieving performance and functionality in PLA-based packaging: Insights from hybrid composites with false banana (Enset) fiber and ZnO nanoparticles

BK Dejene, AD Gudayu - Journal of Thermoplastic …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
The use of poly (lactic acid)(PLA)-based composites reinforced with natural fibers is
becoming increasingly popular in sustainable packaging. However, these materials often …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the hybridization and treatment effects on the mechanical properties of enset and sisal hybrid composites

AE Bekele, HG Lemu - Journal of Composites Science, 2024 - mdpi.com
Natural fibers are among the most employed reinforcements in the manufacturing process of
innovative fiber-based composite materials. As with any composite materials, the properties …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon Nanoparticle-Loaded PLA Nanofibers via Electrospinning for Food Packaging

P Di Matteo, F Barbero, E Giménez-Torres… - Journal of Composites …, 2025 - mdpi.com
The development of nanocomposite materials for food packaging applications requires a
precise balance of material functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance. In this work, the …

Natural Fibers Density Measurement Methods: Factors Affecting Density Result in Helium Gas Pycnometry

A Abdela, M Asfaw, B Buffel, B Sirahbizu… - Journal of Natural …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Fiber density can be used to estimate composite weight and to evaluate fiber content for
property predictions in fiber-reinforced composites. Yet, natural fibers don't have fixed …

[HTML][HTML] Moisture Absorption Speed of Textiles for Personal Care Use to Develop Reusable Products

B Mehne, E Ep**er, L Sabantina - Engineering Proceedings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Quick moisture absorbency is a requirement of textiles for a wide range of applications, such
as sports and work wear, medical and personal care use, agricultural applications, and …

The influence of water absorption on the mechanical performance of 3D‐printed sandwich composite structures made from PLA‐based materials under quasi‐static …

FN Ainin, MD Azaman, MS Abdul Majid… - Polymer … - Wiley Online Library
Abstract 3D printing technology has transformed the production of complex sandwich
composite structures and offers exceptional control over material selection. PLA‐based …

Effects of lignocellulose structure on single fiber tensile characteristics portrayal: a case of enset fiber

AA Gelgelu, B Buffel, B Sirahbizu… - Journal of Material and …, 2024 - journal.aastu.edu.et
Fiber-level tensile characteristics are vital for micromechanical analysis and mechanical
modelling of materials and their composites. This portrayal depends on diameter estimation …

[PDF][PDF] Single Fiber Characterization in Light of Micromechanical Analysis and Mechanical Modeling of Enset Plant Fiber and Its Composite

A Abdela, B Buffel, B Sirahbizu… - … for Building Green …, 2024 - researchgate.net
The investigation of tensile properties at the fiber level is crucial for conducting
micromechanical analyses and mechanical modeling of materials and their composites. Yet …

Proprietà meccaniche e resistenza a fatica in compositi rinforzati con fibre vegetali: influenza dell'assorbimento di umidità in varie condizioni ambientali

L Valzania - amslaurea.unibo.it
Questa tesi si propone di esplorare le proprietà dei materiali compositi rinforzati con fibre
naturali come alternativa sostenibile ai compositi tradizionali a base di fibre di carbonio o …