[HTML][HTML] Natural fiber reinforced composites: Sustainable materials for emerging applications

MY Khalid, A Al Rashid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed… - Results in …, 2021 - Elsevier
In the contemporary world, natural fibers reinforced polymer composite (NFRPC) materials
are of great interest owing to their eco-friendly nature, lightweight, life-cycle superiority …

Recent advancement in isolation, processing, characterization and applications of emerging nanocellulose: A review

MB Noremylia, MZ Hassan, Z Ismail - International Journal of Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
The emergence of nanocellulose from various natural resources as a promising
nanomaterial has been gaining interest for a wide range application. Nanocellulose serves …

[HTML][HTML] Packaging and degradability properties of polyvinyl alcohol/gelatin nanocomposite films filled water hyacinth cellulose nanocrystals

HC Oyeoka, CM Ewulonu, IC Nwuzor, CM Obele… - Journal of Bioresources …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cellulose nanocrystals isolated from water hyacinth fiber (WHF) have been studied as a
reinforcement for polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-gelatin nanocomposite. Central composite design …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in nanocellulose-based different biomaterials: types, properties, and emerging applications

MY Khalid, A Al Rashid, ZU Arif, W Ahmed… - Journal of Materials …, 2021 - Elsevier
The research interest in sustainable and eco-friendly materials based on natural sources
has increased dramatically due to their recyclability, biodegradability, compatibility, and …

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 …

Transparent and antimicrobial cellulose film from ginger nanofiber

H Abral, J Ariksa, M Mahardika, D Handayani… - Food …, 2020 - Elsevier
As demand on the safety and quality of the product in food packaging is increased,
nanocellulose based transparent paper with resistance against microbial activity becomes …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of sugar palm nanofibrillated cellulose concentrations on morphological, mechanical and physical properties of biodegradable films based on agro …

RA Ilyas, SM Sapuan, R Ibrahim, H Abral… - Journal of Materials …, 2019 - Elsevier
Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) fibres and starches are considered as agro-industrial residue
in the agricultural industry. This paper aims to investigate the effect of different …

A simple method for improving the properties of the sago starch films prepared by using ultrasonication treatment

H Abral, A Basri, F Muhammad, Y Fernando… - Food …, 2019 - Elsevier
Starch granules containing amylopectin-rich fractions like sago starch may remain insoluble
and undamaged decreasing properties of the film. The aim of this study is to characterize …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of ultrasonication duration of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gel on characterizations of PVA film

H Abral, A Atmajaya, M Mahardika, F Hafizulhaq… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - Elsevier
Many works reported a PVA based film prepared using ultrasonication, however, information
on the effect of this treatment on changes of PVA's properties is still limited. The main …

A comprehensive review on natural fibers: technological and socio-economical aspects

A Karimah, MR Ridho, SS Munawar, Ismadi, Y Amin… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Asian countries have abundant resources of natural fibers, but unfortunately, they have not
been optimally utilized. The facts showed that from 2014 to 2020, there was a shortfall in …