Plant fibre based bio-composites: Sustainable and renewable green materials

M Ramesh, K Palanikumar, KH Reddy - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2017 - Elsevier
The abundant availability and accessibility of plant fibres are the major reasons for an
emerging new interest in sustainable technology. While focusing on the composite …

A review on natural fiber composites: Polymer matrices, fiber surface treatments, fabrication methods, properties, and applications

B Mylsamy, SKM Shanmugam… - Polymer Engineering …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
High performance and durability are essential for goods to satisfy the needs of the
expanding worldwide market. Wood plastic composites (WPCs) are materials made from a …

[HTML][HTML] Green composites made of bamboo fabric and poly (lactic) acid for packaging applications—A review

MR Nurul Fazita, K Jayaraman, D Bhattacharyya… - Materials, 2016 - mdpi.com
Petroleum based thermoplastics are widely used in a range of applications, particularly in
packaging. However, their usage has resulted in soaring pollutant emissions. Thus …

Mechanical properties and water absorption behaviour of recycled cellulose fibre reinforced epoxy composites

H Alamri, IM Low - Polymer testing, 2012 - Elsevier
Recycled cellulose fibre (RCF) reinforced epoxy composites were fabricated with fibre
loadings of 19, 28, 40 and 46 wt%. Results showed that flexural strength, flexural modulus …

Review on hygroscopic aging of cellulose fibres and their biocomposites

TH Mokhothu, MJ John - Carbohydrate polymers, 2015 - Elsevier
This review presents critical literature on effects of humidity and temperature on the
properties of natural fibres and its composites. The drawback of moisture absorption on the …

[HTML][HTML] Critical review of the parameters affecting the effectiveness of moisture absorption treatments used for natural composites

AY Al-Maharma, N Al-Huniti - Journal of Composites Science, 2019 - mdpi.com
Natural composites can be fabricated through reinforcing either synthetic or bio-based
polymers with hydrophilic natural fibers. Ultimate moisture absorption resistance at the fiber …

[HTML][HTML] Light-weight high-strength hollow glass microspheres and bamboo fiber based hybrid polypropylene composite: A strength analysis and morphological study

N Kumar, S Mireja, V Khandelwal, B Arun… - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
Polypropylene (PP) based hybrid composites with treated hollow glass microspheres (t-
HGM) as inorganic low density filler and naturally sourced bamboo fibers for strength …

Processing and properties of jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) fibres and their sustainable composite materials: a review

M Ramesh, C Deepa - Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Materials that are non-toxic and environmentally friendly are in demand due to the lack of
resources and increasing contamination of the environment. In this case, fibre-reinforced …

Statistical analysis of mechanical properties of wood dust filled Jute fiber based hybrid composites under cryogenic atmosphere using Grey-Taguchi method

G Velmurugan, K Babu - Materials Research Express, 2020 - iopscience.iop.org
At present, composites are being utilized on account of simplicity in manufacturing and their
characteristics are low weight, non-abrasive, non-flammable and non-harmful. This article …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review on wood-based polymer composites: Processing, properties, and prospects

M Ramesh, L Rajeshkumar, G Sasikala, D Balaji… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Waste recycling is one of the key aspects in current day studies to boost the country's
circular economy. Recycling wood from construction and demolished structures and …