Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been
chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a …

Over recent years, enthusiasm towards the manufacturing of biopolymers has attracted
considerable attention due to the rising concern about depleting resources and worsening …

Natural fiber such as bamboo fiber, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber, kenaf fiber, and
sugar palm fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being increasingly developed for …

In the field of hybrid natural fiber polymer composites, there has been a recent surge in
research and innovation for structural applications. To expand the strengths and …

COVID-19 global pandemic, originated from Wuhan, resulted in a massive increase in the
output of polypropylene (PP)-based personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare …

Developments in the synthesis and scalable manufacturing of carbon nanomaterials like
carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been widely used in the polymer material industry over the …

Carbon-based composites, including carbon reinforced composites and carbon-matrix
composites, in defence technologies have raised a lot of attention due to its significant …

Wastewater containing toxic substances is a major threat to the health of both aquatic and
terrestrial ecosystems. In order to treat wastewater, nanomaterials are currently being …

Polymer composites filled with metal derivatives have been widely used in recent years,
particularly as flame retardants, due to their superior characteristics, including high thermal …

Epoxy (EP) resins exhibit desirable mechanical and thermal properties, low shrinkage
during cuing, and high chemical resistance. Therefore, they are useful for various …