Innovative technologies for removal of micro plastic: A review of recent advances

MS Nasir, I Tahir, A Ali, I Ayub, A Nasir, N Abbas… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Plastics are becoming a pervasive pollutant in every environmental matrix, particularly in the
aquatic environment. Due to increased plastic usage and its impact on human and aquatic …

Lignocellulose sustainable composites from agro-waste Asparagus bean stem fiber for polymer casting applications: Effect of fiber treatment

J Tengsuthiwat, V Raghunathan, V Ayyappan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
In the past decades, lignocellulose fibers have attracted significant attention due to their low
density, environmental friendliness, and biodegradability. Consequently, researchers are …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing performance of Prosopis juliflora fiber reinforced epoxy composites with silane treatment and Syzygium cumini filler

J Maniraj, F Sahayaraj, J Giri, T Sathish… - Journal of Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
The utilization of natural fibers and fillers in composite materials has gained significant
attention for their potential to enhance mechanical, thermal, and tribological properties while …

Extracting and characterizing novel cellulose fibers from Chamaerops humilis rachis for textiles' sustainable and cleaner production as reinforcement for potential …

S Atoui, A Belaadi, BX Chai, MMS Abdullah… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
New cellulose (CL) fibers are derived from Chamaerops humilis (Ch) rachis. They play an
essential role in various industries to produce environmentally friendly products as an …

Revolutionizing biomedicine: a comprehensive review of polymer composite materials

M Ramesh, TS Manickam, FS Arockiasamy… - Engineering …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Polymer composites have been increasingly used in biomedical applications because of
their unique combination of mechanical, chemical, and biological properties. These …

Extraction and characterization of novel fibers from Tecoma stans Linn bark for use as reinforcement in polymer composites

MT Selvan, M Ramesh, AF Sahayaraj, HJ Prabu… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Embarking on a pioneering investigation, this study unravels the extraordinary qualities of
Tecoma stans Fibers (TSFs), freshly harvested from the rachis, establishing them as …

Extraction and characterization of Bougainvillea glabra fibers: a study on chemical, physical, mechanical and morphological properties

M Ramesh, D Ravikanth, MT Selvan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bougainvillea glabra fibers (BGFs) present a promising avenue for sustainable material
development owing to their abundance and favorable properties. This study entails a …

Characterization of alkali-treated cellulosic fibers derived from Calamus tenuis canes as a potential reinforcement for polymer composites

A Kar, D Saikia, N Pandiarajan - Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024 - Springer
This study evaluates the impact of a 4-h alkali treatment, using various concentrations of
NaOH (2.5%, 5%, 7.5%, 10%, and 15% w/v), on Calamus tenuis cane fibers (CTCFs) …

Extraction, purification, and characterization of novel plant fiber from Tabernaemontana divaricate stem to use as reinforcement in polymer composites

AF Sahayaraj, MT Selvan, M Ramesh, J Maniraj… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
In the past decade, there has been burgeoning interest in the exploration of novel plant-
based natural fibers for their potential use as reinforcements in polymer composites. This …

Characterization of Plumeria pudica bark fiber for reinforcing lightweight polymer composites and evaluating its physical, chemical, and thermal properties

MT Selvan, I Jenish, M Ramesh… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2025 - Springer
This study delves into the realm of polymer composites with the aim of enriching the
repertoire of natural reinforcements and broadening their potential applications. A …