Natural fiber-polymer composites (NFPCs) are becoming increasingly utilized in a wide
variety of applications because they represent an ecological and inexpensive alternative to …

Continuing increase in energy consumption and environmental pollution are some of the
main challenges of the 21st century. One of the approaches to overcome these challenges is …

The new age of fibrous and porous-based composite materials has excellent acoustic
characteristics. Some of the prominent areas where these acoustical materials have found …

Agroforestry, an integration of farming system with woody perennials leads to the generation
of potential agroforestry residues. The conventional treatment of agroforestry waste includes …

Background Climate change is a serious challenge for all humans, and global net-zero
targets can only be achieved with collaborative endeavors from various industries. Citrus is …

Global warming and climate change have emerged as pressing issues closely associated
with human activity and the manufacturing sector, significantly contributing to climate …

This paper discusses the utilisation of fibres from the oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) to
be an alternative natural acoustic material. The study was carried out by fabricating samples …

In this study, additive manufacturing or three dimensional (3D) printing technology was
utilized to develop thermal and acoustic insulation materials. A 3D model was carefully …

Sound absorbing materials used for noise control is desired by the practitioners to be
environment friendly and of low cost. This has motivated the researchers to look for alternate …

In recent years, natural materials are becoming a valid alternative to traditional sound
absorbers due to reduced production costs and environmental protection. This paper reports …