[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fibers for development of eco-friendly bio-composite: characteristics, and utilizations

A Karimah, MR Ridho, SS Munawar, DS Adi… - Journal of materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
Understanding the basic properties of natural fibers is important to determine the optimal
intended uses for instance as high-quality bio-composite raw material. This review describes …

[HTML][HTML] A review on natural fiber reinforced polymer composite for bullet proof and ballistic applications

NM Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, A Khalina, N Abdullah… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Even though natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have been widely used
in automotive and building industries, there is still a room to promote them to high-level …

Pineapple (Ananas comosus): A comprehensive review of nutritional values, volatile compounds, health benefits, and potential food products

MM Ali, N Hashim, S Abd Aziz, O Lasekan - Food Research International, 2020 - Elsevier
Pineapple (Ananas comosus) is a tropical fruit that is highly relished for its unique aroma
and sweet taste. It is renowned as a flavourful fruit since it contains a number of volatile …

[HTML][HTML] Review on natural plant fibres and their hybrid composites for structural applications: Recent trends and future perspectives

SO Ismail, E Akpan, HN Dhakal - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2022 - Elsevier
Sustainability and environmental protection have given rise to the use of renewable and
biobased materials in several application areas. Fibre reinforced composites are currently …

Effect of hydrolysis time on the morphological, physical, chemical, and thermal behavior of sugar palm nanocrystalline cellulose (Arenga pinnata (Wurmb.) Merr)

RA Ilyas, SM Sapuan, MSN Atikah… - Textile Research …, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Sugar palm nanocrystalline celluloses (SPNCCs) were isolated from sugar palm fiber (SPF).
In this study, acid hydrolysis (60 wt.%) at different reaction times (30, 45, and 60 min) was …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in nanocellulose processing, functionalization and applications: A review

V Thakur, A Guleria, S Kumar, S Sharma… - Materials Advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
In recent years, environmental and ecological concerns have become a major issue owing
to the expansion of petroleum-based synthetic materials and products, and therefore the …

[HTML][HTML] A state-of-the-art review on coir fiber-reinforced biocomposites

KMF Hasan, PG Horváth, M Bak, T Alpár - RSC advances, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
The coconut (Cocos nucifera) fruits are extensively grown in tropical countries. The use of
coconut husk-derived coir fiber-reinforced biocomposites is on the rise nowadays due to the …

[HTML][HTML] Eco-friendly fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete: A critical review on the microstructure and long-term durability properties

W Li, ED Shumuye, T Shiying, Z Wang… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The environmental impact caused by the production process of ordinary Portland cement
(OPC) concrete is a major challenge that requires demanding solutions in the construction …

Natural fiber reinforced polylactic acid composites: A review

R Siakeng, M Jawaid, H Ariffin, SM Sapuan… - Polymer …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Biopolymer‐based composites have attracted the attention of researchers and industries
due to their eco‐friendliness and environmental sustainability, as well as their suitability for a …

Chemical composition and mechanical properties of natural fibers

S Chokshi, V Parmar, P Gohil… - Journal of Natural …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Natural Fiber (NF) becomes a vital part of the various industries such as textile, automotive,
packaging, construction, etc. nowadays. This is a review of the chemical composition and …