A review of natural fiber composites: Properties, modification and processing techniques, characterization, applications

A Gholampour, T Ozbakkaloglu - Journal of Materials Science, 2020 - Springer
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 …

Characterization and properties of natural fiber polymer composites: A comprehensive review

MR Sanjay, P Madhu, M Jawaid… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
The world is in need of more eco-friendly material, therefore researchers around the globe
focus on develo** new materials that would improve the environmental quality of …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of alkali treatment on interfacial bonding in abaca fiber-reinforced composites

M Cai, H Takagi, AN Nakagaito, Y Li… - Composites Part A …, 2016 - Elsevier
Abaca fibers demonstrate enormous potential as reinforcing agents in composite materials.
In this study, abaca fibers were immersed in 5, 10 or 15 wt.% NaOH solutions for 2 h, and the …

A review on plant fiber reinforced thermoset polymers for structural and frictional composites

V Chaudhary, F Ahmad - Polymer Testing, 2020 - Elsevier
In recent past years, utilization of synthetic materials has become a matter of immense
concern due to increasing environmental awareness in terms of safety, sustainability and …

Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) fibre based bio-materials: A review on processing and properties

M Ramesh - Progress in Materials Science, 2016 - Elsevier
The non-wood plants became an alternative solution or source of fibrous material in this
millennium due to increasing population and industrialization along with better education. In …

In state of art: mechanical and tribological behaviour of polymeric composites based on natural fibres

A Shalwan, BF Yousif - Materials & Design, 2013 - Elsevier
In this article, a comprehensive literature review on the mechanical and tribological
behaviour of polymeric composites based on natural fibres is introduced. The effects of …

A review of the use of coconut fiber in cement composites

FRB Martinelli, FRC Ribeiro, MT Marvila, SN Monteiro… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of plant fibers in cementitious composites has been gaining prominence with the
need for more sustainable construction materials. It occurs due to the advantages natural …

Natural fiber reinforced composites

MA Fuqua, S Huo, CA Ulven - Polymer reviews, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
In this review, insight into the use of bio-based fibers as composite reinforcement has been
addressed. Specifics on the varieties of natural fibers, and the resultant properties from their …

Fully bio-based agro-waste soy stem fiber reinforced bio-epoxy composites for lightweight structural applications: influence of surface modification techniques

A Vinod, MR Sanjay, S Siengchin, S Fischer - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Present days, the world needs more sustainable and eco-friendly materials to replace and
reduce the use of synthetic materials to prevent pollution. In this regard, the agro-waste after …

Characterization of a novel natural cellulosic fiber from Prosopis juliflora bark

SS Saravanakumar, A Kumaravel, T Nagarajan… - Carbohydrate …, 2013 - Elsevier
Natural fibers from plants are ideal choice for producing polymer composites. Bark fibers of
Prosopis juliflora (PJ), an evergreen plant have not been utilized for making polymer …