Rule of mixture models are usually used in the tensile properties prediction of polymer
composites reinforced with synthetic fibres. They are less utilized for natural fibre/polymer …

To improve the mechanical and thermal properties of poly (lactic acid)(PLA) composites,
bamboo cellulose nanowhiskers (BCNW) were extracted and introduced into PLA …

The composition and the morphology of most plant fibers allow their use as reinforcement of
biocomposites. In this study, the effect of the modification of the surface of the fibers on the …

Four biobased thermosets were used as matrices for manufacturing natural fiber-reinforced
biocomposites with high performance and biobased contents. The thermosets included …

Agro-industrial residues have been the spotlight of different researches worldwide, due to
some of their constituents being raw material to generate a diversified variety of industrial …

Due to its good mechanical characteristics, low cost and high availability in the current
market, sisal fiber is one of the most used for the manufacturing of biocomposites in various …

The aim of this paper is to analyze the relationship between the tensile properties of flax and
jute fibres and the mechanical performance of associated grafted polypropylene (PP-MAPP) …

Among the innovative materials, an important role is played by the so-called biocomposites,
generally made by an eco-friendly matrix reinforced with natural fibers. Unfortunately, due to …

The increasing interest about eco-sustainable materials in the industrial production
(automotive, civil construction, packaging), has led to the increase of the research works …

Synthetic materials always had a negative impact on the environment, and this awareness
has led to development of eco-friendly materials. Agave and jute fiber hybrid composites are …