Natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid, polylactic acid blends and their composites for advanced applications

RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, HA Aisyah, MRM Asyraf… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …

Potential for natural fiber reinforcement in PLA polymer filaments for fused deposition modeling (FDM) additive manufacturing: A review

CH Lee, FNBM Padzil, SH Lee, ZMA Ainun… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
In this review, the potential of natural fiber and kenaf fiber (KF) reinforced PLA composite
filament for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D-printing technology is highlighted. Additive …

Characterization study of empty fruit bunch (EFB) fibers reinforcement in poly (butylene) succinate (PBS)/starch/glycerol composite sheet

RS Ayu, A Khalina, AS Harmaen, K Zaman, T Isma… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
In this study, a mixture of thermoplastic polybutylene succinate (PBS), tapioca starch,
glycerol and empty fruit bunch fiber was prepared by a melt compounding method using an …

A Comprehensive Review on Bast Fibre Retting Process for Optimal Performance in Fibre‐Reinforced Polymer Composites

CH Lee, A Khalina, SH Lee… - Advances in Materials …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Natural fibres are a gift from nature that we still underutilise. They can be classified into
several groups, and bast natural fibre reinforcement in polymer composites has the most …

[HTML][HTML] Utilization of coffee silverskin in the production of Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) biopolymer-based thermoplastic biocomposites for food …

V Gigante, M Seggiani, P Cinelli, F Signori… - Composites Part A …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) is one of the most attracting
biopolymers, nevertheless, its expensiveness has hampered its uses in daily applications. In …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation of Jute/Tetracarpidium conophorum reinforced polypropylene composites for automobile application: Mechanical, wear and flow properties

OA Balogun, OO Daramola, AA Adediran… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Recent interest in using natural fibers as fillers in various composite materials has sparked
the desire of researchers and manufacturing businesses to develop natural fiber composites …

Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties and Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid): Miswak (Salvadora Persica L.) Fibers

AF Nur Diyana, A Khalina, MS Sapuan… - … Journal of Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
7000 years ago, miswak fiber (MF) was used as a toothbrush for oral care. However, since
the emergence of plastic materials, it monopolized the oral care industry. The increment of …

Mechanical and cytotoxicity properties of hybrid ceramics filled polyamide 12 filament feedstock for craniofacial bone reconstruction via fused deposition modelling

AM Abdullah, TNAT Rahim, WNFW Hamad… - Dental Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Objective To compare the mechanical and biological properties of newly developed hybrid
ceramics filled and unfilled polyamide 12 (PA 12) for craniofacial reconstruction via a fused …

Rheological behaviors of plasticized polyvinyl chloride thermally conductive composites with oriented flaky fillers: A case study on graphite and mica

H Zhang, J Zhang - Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this study, two oriented flaky fillers in plasticized polyvinyl chloride (P‐PVC) matrix were
respectively compared on some rheological behaviors such as dynamic rheological …

Impact of microcrystalline cellulose extracted from walnut and apricots shells on the biodegradability of Poly (lactic acid)

Y Mahmoud, N Belhanche-Bensemra… - Frontiers in Materials, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In this work, various microcrystalline celluloses were extracted from apricots shells (AC) and
walnut shells (WC) by alkaline treatments combined with hydrogen peroxide blanching …