Lightweight hybrid materials and structures for energy absorption: A state-of-the-art review and outlook

G Sun, D Chen, G Zhu, Q Li - Thin-Walled Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Lightweight materials and structures have attracted tremendous interests for their compelling
advantages in a range of engineering problems that have placed heightened requirements …

[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 …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on advanced sustainable woven natural fibre polymer composites

HA Aisyah, MT Paridah, SM Sapuan, RA Ilyas… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Over the last decade, the progressive application of natural fibres in polymer composites has
had a major effect in alleviating environmental impacts. Recently, there is a growing interest …

Recent progress on natural fiber hybrid composites for advanced applications: A review

MJ Mochane, TC Mokhena, TH Mokhothu, A Mtibe… - 2019 - researchspace.csir.co.za
Natural fibers, as replacement of engineered fibers, have been one of the most researched
topics over the past years. This is due to their inherent properties, such as biodegradability …

Plant fiber-reinforced polymer composites: a review on modification, fabrication, properties, and applications

M Akter, MH Uddin, HR Anik - Polymer Bulletin, 2024 - Springer
Reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impacts have been significant
factors in expanding the applicability of plant fiber-reinforced composites across a variety of …

[HTML][HTML] Damping and sound absorption properties of polymer matrix composites: A review

MAS Sujon, A Islam, VK Nadimpalli - Polymer Testing, 2021 - Elsevier
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of fiber and nanoparticle reinforced
polymer matrix composites (PMC) for their damping and sound absorption properties. It …

Recent advances in epoxy resin, natural fiber-reinforced epoxy composites and their applications

N Saba, M Jawaid, OY Alothman… - Journal of …, 2016 - journals.sagepub.com
The versatile characteristic of epoxy and its diversity made it suitable for different industrial
applications such as laminated circuit board, electronic component encapsulations, surface …

[HTML][HTML] Developments in chemical treatments, manufacturing techniques and potential applications of natural-fibers-based biodegradable composites

MY Khalid, R Imran, ZU Arif, N Akram, H Arshad… - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
The utilization of synthetic materials stimulates environmental concerns, and researchers
worldwide are effectively reacting to environmental concerns by transitioning towards …

[HTML][HTML] Delamination and manufacturing defects in natural fiber-reinforced hybrid composite: A review

MJ Suriani, HZ Rapi, RA Ilyas, M Petrů, SM Sapuan - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
In recent years, most boat fabrication companies use 100% synthetic fiber-reinforced
composite materials, due to their high performance of mechanical properties. In the new …

Tensile and flexural properties of polylactic acid-based hybrid green composites reinforced by kenaf, bamboo and coir fibers

RB Yusoff, H Takagi, AN Nakagaito - Industrial crops and products, 2016 - Elsevier
Bio-based hybrid green composites in unidirectional configuration were prepared by using
kenaf, bamboo and coir fibers to reinforce polylactic acid (PLA) polymer matrix. Three types …