[HTML][HTML] A review of coir fiber reinforced polymer composites

AG Adeniyi, DV Onifade, JO Ighalo… - Composites Part B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites play important roles in the production of eco-
friendly materials because of their high modulus, meticulous strength and reduced carbon …

Challenges on machining characteristics of natural fiber-reinforced composites–A review

SSR Raj, JER Dhas… - Journal of Reinforced …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
The emerging “green” economy is based on energy efficiency, renewable food stocks in
polymeric products, industrial processes that reduce carbon emissions, and recyclable …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of nanoclay on physical and dimensional stability of Bamboo/Kenaf/nanoclay reinforced epoxy hybrid nanocomposites

SS Chee, M Jawaid, MTH Sultan, OY Alothman… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - Elsevier
The objective of current work is to evaluate the density, void content, water absorption,
thickness swelling and thermal expansion of non-woven bamboo mat (B)/woven kenaf mat …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical, morphological, and thermal characteristics of epoxy/glass fiber/cellulose nanofiber hybrid composites

T Azhary, MW Wildan - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
Generally, glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites are made in the form of laminated
composites. Due to the weak adhesion between the fiber and the polymer matrix, failure in …

An empirical review of the recent advances in treatment of natural fibers for reinforced plastic composites

JO Ighalo, CA Adeyanju, S Ogunniyi… - Composite …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this paper was to review the recent advances in treatment strategies for natural
fibers before their utilization in a reinforced composite in the last 5 years. More focus was …

Characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber reinforced polymeric composite from Ficus benjamina L. stem for lightweight applications

MS Joe, DPS Sudherson, I Suyambulingam… - Biomass Conversion …, 2023 - Springer
The development of innovative reinforcement and the expansion of their potential
applications will be aided by research on unique natural fibers in polymer-based …

Coir/banana hybrid composites reinforced with poly vinyl ester for mechanical, water absorption and thermal characterization

A Balaji, S Arunkumar, A Madhanagopal… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Natural fiber has recently been developed as a reinforcing material for a wide variety of
applications in reinforced plastics. It is preferred as a reinforcement material in the …

Moisture absorption, thermal and microstructural properties of polymer composites developed from rice husk and polystyrene wastes

JO Ighalo, AG Adeniyi, OO Owolabi… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Polymer composites have been prepared with natural fibres as fillers/reinforcement to
improve the mechanical properties and obtain the characteristics demanded in specific …

Synthesis and characterization of cost-effective industrial discarded natural ceramic particulates from Cymbopogon flexuosus plant shoot for potential polymer/metal …

R Soma Sundaram Pillai, R Rajamoni… - Polymer Bulletin, 2022 - Springer
Use of agricultural waste for biocomposite is one of the main concerns of researchers
because the waste is an abundant, economic, and eco-friendly source. Agro wastes of …

Influence of fly ash nano filler on the tensile and flexural properties of novel hybrid epoxy nano-composites

A Ramesh, K Ramu, MAA Baig, ED Guptha - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020 - Elsevier
In this research work, the influence of nano-fly ash as filler material on tensile and flexural
properties of epoxy/Basalt (B)/Jute (J)/Banana (B)/Carbon (C) laminated was studied. The …