Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

M Akter, MH Uddin, HR Anik - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts have been significant
factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across a variety of …

Biocomposites based on natural fibers and polymers: A review on properties and potential applications

M Akter, MH Uddin, IS Tania - Journal of Reinforced Plastics …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
The growing awareness of socioeconomic and environmental issues and the high
percentage of petroleum resources consumed and new environmental regulations have …

Emulsion formation, stability, and rheology

TF Tadros - Emulsion formation and stability, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Emulsions are a class of disperse systems consisting of two immiscible liquids [1–3]. The
liquid droplets (the disperse phase) are dispersed in a liquid medium (the continuous …

Characterization of natural fiber obtained from different parts of date palm tree (Phoenix dactylifera L.)

MD Alotaibi, BA Alshammari, N Saba… - International journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
The current study is motivated by the strict environmental regulations regarding the
utilization and consumption of ecofriendly materials. In this context, the aim of this study has …

Applications of biocomposite materials based on natural fibers from renewable resources: a review

KN Bharath, S Basavarajappa - Science and Engineering of …, 2016 - degruyter.com
Biocomposites (natural fiber composites) from local and renewable resources offer
significant sustainability; industrial ecology, eco-efficiency, and green chemistry are guiding …

[PDF][PDF] Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.): current uses and future applications

AJ Jhala, LM Hall - Aust. J. Basic Appl. Sci, 2010 - academia.edu
The archaeological evidence of flax cultivation dates back to> 6000 BC and it is considered
as one of the oldest and most useful crops. Components of flax have diverse uses. Cultivar …

Utilization of sweet sorghum bagasse and citric acid for manufacturing of particleboard I: Effects of pre-drying treatment and citric acid content on the board properties

SS Kusumah, K Umemura, K Yoshioka… - Industrial Crops and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Recently, the investigation of wood-based composites produced using agricultural waste
and natural adhesives has become very important due to the decreased wood resources …

On the Path towards a “Greener” EU: A Mini Review on Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) as a Case Study

P Stavropoulos, A Mavroeidis, G Papadopoulos… - Plants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Due to the pressures imposed by climate change, the European Union (EU) has been forced
to design several initiatives (the Common Agricultural Policy, the European Green Deal …

[HTML][HTML] The potential for using walnut (Juglans regia L.) shell as a raw material for wood-based particleboard manufacturing

H Pirayesh, A Khazaeian, T Tabarsa - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2012 - Elsevier
In this study, the suitability of walnut shell as a renewable agricultural residue for panel
manufacturing was investigated. Particleboards containing different walnut shell particle …

[HTML][HTML] Alternative materials from agro-industry for wood panel manufacturing—A review

N Neitzel, R Hosseinpourpia, T Walther… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The growing demand for wood-based panels for buildings and furniture and the increasing
worldwide concern for reducing the pressure on forest resources require alternatives to …