[HTML][HTML] Use of animal fiber-reinforcement in construction materials: A review

M Murillo, A Sánchez, A Gil, G Araya-Letelier… - Case Studies in …, 2024 - Elsevier
Although natural fibers (NFs), among which animal fibers (AFs) are found, have been used
for millennia as reinforcement scheme of some construction materials (CMs), it is not until …

Recycling as a Key Enabler for Sustainable Additive Manufacturing of Polymer Composites: A Critical Perspective on Fused Filament Fabrication

A Sola, A Trinchi - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Additive manufacturing (AM, aka 3D printing) is generally acknowledged as a “green”
technology. However, its wider uptake in industry largely relies on the development of …

Effect of cellulose and lignin content on the mechanical properties and drop-weight impact damage of injection-molded polypropylene-flax and-pine fiber composites

K Nasri, É Loranger, L Toubal - Journal of Composite …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Designing bio-composites for structural applications requires a thorough understanding of
their mechanical behavior. In this study, we examined the differences in the tensile strength …

Potential Use of Melamine Phytate as a Flame-Retardant Additive in Chicken Feather-Containing Thermoplastic Polyurethane Biocomposites

A Mutlu, A Erdem, M Dogan - ACS omega, 2023 - ACS Publications
Using waste materials such as chicken feathers (CF) and biobased flame-retardant additives
including melamine phytate (MPht) has become an effective approach for environmentally …

Application of sustainable treatments to fiber surface for performance improvement of elastomeric polyurethane reinforced with basalt fiber

Ü Tayfun - Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In order to overcome compatibility leakage between composite phases, which is a significant
challenge in multidimensional composite applications, it is crucial to optimize the chemical …

Investigation of mechanical, physicochemical, and thermal properties of new fiber from Silybum marianum bark fiber

F Laifa, M Rokbi, S Amroune… - Journal of Composite …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The present investigation aimed to understand the physicochemical properties of the new
cellulosic fiber extracted from the bark of Silybum marianum (SM), in view of using it as a …

Evaluation of the Mechanical Performance and Structural Characterization of Hybrid Green Composites Based on Periploca laevigata Aiton and Wool Natural Fibers

L Rahmani, MT Gherbi, A Chouaib… - … Journal of Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The current research is focused on develo** and evaluating new composite materials that
are reinforced with natural fibers to enhance sustainability and create environmentally …

Mechanical Reinforcement of Thermoplastic Polyurethane Nanocomposites by Surface‐Modified Nanocellulose

Y Kim, PH Huh, SI Yoo - Macromolecular Chemistry and …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Utilization of biodegradable nanofillers is an emerging approach for the sustainable
development of polymer composites. Among numerous green nanofillers, nanocellulose has …

Model development of aqueous diffusion softening transition in thermoplastic polyurethane cellulose nanocrystal composites

CQ Pritchard, JJ Fallon, J Shelton, K Heifferon… - … Science and Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
The mechanical adaptivity of polymer composites containing cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs)
is of broad interest for the development of smart materials. The mechanism leading to …

Reuse of black cumin biomass into beneficial additive for thermoplastic polyurethane-based green composites with silane modifiers

S Sismanoglu, Ü Tayfun, P Gradinariu… - Biomass Conversion …, 2023 - Springer
Rich in protein, carbohydrates, and lignocellulosic, black cumin is a plant that is used in the
treatment of many diseases and has antioxidant and anti-tumor properties. Apart from its use …