The automotive and aerospace industries are in continuous struggle towards the
development of lightweight components to improve fuel efficiency. Thermoplastic matrix …

New product development review article aims to consolidate the principles and current
literature on design for sustainability to seek the field's future direction. In this point of view …

The use of natural lignocellulosic fibers has become popular all over the world, as they are
abundant, low-cost materials that favor a series of technological properties when used in …

The present study explores the potential of the alkali-treated Furcraea foetida (FF) fibers as
reinforcement materials in polymeric composites. The fibers were treated and soaked for 3 h …

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 …

The agricultural industry faces a permanent increase in waste generation, which is
associated with the fast-growing population. Due to the environmental hazards, there is a …

This paper investigates the fracture toughness of asphalt concretes reinforced with carbon
and kenaf fibers. Pure mode I, pure mode II and mixed mode I/II fracture toughness of …

Agro-textiles have been used in the agriculture sector for thousands of years and are an
attractive tool for the protection of crops during their entire lifecycle. Currently, the agro …

A significant amount of waste is annually generated worldwide by the supply chain of the
food industry. Considering the population growth, the environmental concerns, and the …

Nanocellulose (NC) is the biological polymeric nanomaterial booming in the international
market. The burgeoning demand for cellulose materials and advancements in …