Recent advances in biodegradable polymers for sustainable applications

A Samir, FH Ashour, AAA Hakim… - Npj Materials …, 2022 - nature.com
The interest in producing biodegradable polymers by chemical treatment, microorganisms
and enzymes has increased to make it easier to dispose after the end of its use without …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of natural fibers and their composites: an eco-friendly alternative to conventional materials

I Elfaleh, F Abbassi, M Habibi, F Ahmad, M Guedri… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Breakthroughs in materials science are the driving force behind many of today's industrial
advancements in our fast-changing high-tech world. Composite materials have proven …

[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 …

Thermogravimetric analysis properties of cellulosic natural fiber polymer composites: A review on influence of chemical treatments

NM Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, M Rayung, MNF Norrrahim… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Natural fiber such as bamboo fiber, oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) fiber, kenaf fiber, and
sugar palm fiber-reinforced polymer composites are being increasingly developed for …

Potential natural fiber polymeric nanobiocomposites: A review

KMF Hasan, PG Horváth, T Alpár - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Composite materials reinforced with biofibers and nanomaterials are becoming
considerably popular, especially for their light weight, strength, exceptional stiffness, flexural …

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 …

Recent advances in functional utilisation of environmentally friendly and recyclable high-performance green biocomposites: A review

G Zheng, X Kang, H Ye, W Fan, C Sonne, SS Lam… - Chinese Chemical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Humans have relied on biomass for survival and development since the Stone Age. All
aspects of human needs for materials are covered by tools, fuel, and buildings. Nowadays …

Importance of interfacial adhesion condition on characterization of plant-fiber-reinforced polymer composites: A review

CH Lee, A Khalina, SH Lee - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Plant fibers have become a highly sought-after material in the recent days as a result of
raising environmental awareness and the realization of harmful effects imposed by synthetic …

[HTML][HTML] Research progresses of fibers in asphalt and cement materials: a review

J Li, L Yang, L He, R Guo, X Li, Y Chen… - Journal of Road …, 2023 - Elsevier
Asphalt mixtures and cement concrete are an important material in the construction of roads,
highways and buildings, and there has been a lot of research about the improvement of their …

[HTML][HTML] Fatigue and impact properties of 3D printed PLA reinforced with kenaf particles

FS Shahar, MTH Sultan, SNA Safri, M Jawaid… - Journal of materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
The increasing demand on the production of ankle-foot orthosis (AFO) leads to the
implementation of 3D Printing technology into the manufacturing process, due to its fast …