A review on natural fiber composite material in automotive applications

V Naik, M Kumar - Engineered Science, 2021 - espublisher.com
Natural fibers have recently caught the attention of academic and industry researchers due
to their ease of availability, environmental friendliness, and biodegradability. Natural fibers …

Mechanical properties of natural fiber/particulate reinforced epoxy composites–A review of the literature

R Jeyapragash, V Srinivasan… - Materials Today …, 2020 - Elsevier
Natural fibers are one of the abundant resources that exist in nature. They are easily
decomposable, bio degradable, renewable and cost efficient. It can be extorted from various …

Influence of stacking sequence and fiber content on the mechanical properties of natural and synthetic fibers reinforced penta-layered hybrid composites

V Mohanavel, S Suresh Kumar… - Journal of Natural …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
The objective of this work is to find the influence of fiber content, stacking pattern, and their
sequence on the mechanical properties of hybrid composites. Hybrid composites in four …

Effect of stacking sequence and silicon carbide nanoparticles on properties of carbon/glass/Kevlar fiber reinforced hybrid polymer composites

K Karthik, JU Prakash, JS Binoj… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Synthetic fibers as reinforcement in composites are inevitable in today's composite industry
due to its exceptional mechanical properties. The objective of this paper is to investigate the …

Influence of alkali-treated and raw Zanthoxylum acanthopodium fibers on the mechanical, water resistance, and morphological behavior of polymeric composites for …

V Raghunathan, V Ayyappan, JDJ Dhilip… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Presently, novel materials based on natural fibers are emerging daily to replace synthetic
fibers in various engineering disciplines, as they minimize environmental pollution, allow for …

An Overview of the Characteristics and Potential of Calotropis procera From Botanical, Ecological, and Economic Perspectives

A Kaur, DR Batish, S Kaur, BS Chauhan - Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Calotropis procera (Aiton) Dryand.(commonly known as the apple of sodom, calotrope, and
giant milkweed) is an evergreen, perennial shrub of the family Apocynaceae, mainly found …

Extraction and Characterization of a New Natural Cellulosic Fiber from Bark of Ficus Carica Plant as Potential Reinforcement for Polymer Composites

M Selvaraj, PN, R PT, B Mylsamy - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
High specific strength and modulus of fiber-reinforced polymer composites tend to be the
reason for replacing many metallic structures. Synthetic fiber (E-glass) becomes a risk for …

Influence of stacking sequence on mechanical properties of basalt/ramie biodegradable hybrid polymer composites

V Ramesh, K Karthik, R Cep, M Elangovan - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, the mechanical properties of basalt/ramie/polyester hybrid composite laminates
were investigated. A matrix of 45% polyester was used, as it has good bonding properties …

Utilization of discarded Cymbopogon flexuosus root waste as a novel lignocellulosic fiber for lightweight polymer composite application

R Somasundaram, R Rajamoni… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The viability of using cellulosic Cymbopogon flexuosus root (CFR) fiber waste from the
industry as a reinforcing material in a polyester‐reinforced composite was investigated …

Characterization Studies on New Natural Cellulosic Fiber Extracted from the Stem of Ageratina Adenophora Plant

M Selvaraj, P Chapagain, B Mylsamy - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The present study focuses on the possibility of using Ageratina Adenophora (AA) fiber as
reinforcement in structural polymer composite materials because of its eco-friendly nature as …