The detrimental impact of single-use plastics on the environment is daily news across the
globe. Single-use plastic packaging materials and other plastic waste originating from …

In recent years, researchers across the globe have switched from synthetic fibers to natural
fibers for the fabrication of composites. The desirable properties of natural fibers which …

There is growing emphasis on developing green composites as a substitute for oil-based
materials. In the pursuit of studying and enhancing the mechanical properties of these …

This study investigates the physical, structural, chemical, thermal, mechanical, and
morphological properties of the fibers of Calamus tenuis canes and compares the findings …

Abaca fibers were subjected to a TEMPO mediated oxidation to extract nanocellulose on a
500 L capacity locally fabricated reactor. A yield of 46.7% white gel material with 2.23% solid …

The Amazon rainforest, spanning multiple countries in South America, is the world's largest
equatorial expanse, housing a vast array of relatively unknown plant and animal species …

Natural fibers have recently attracted a significant interest from researchers and industry due
to their environmental friendliness, availability and other unique characteristics including …

As a result of their widespread availability and wide range of technical applications,
environmentally friendly natural fiber-based composites are attracting much attention. Unlike …

Nowadays, interest in sustainable and renewable-origin textile fiber usage on textile design
and fashion is increasing with the increasing environmental problem. Therefore, sustainable …

In this study, two organotrialkoxysilane coupling agents: 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl
methacrylate (TMPS) and octyl triethoxy silane (OTES), were employed for hydrophobic …