Natural fibers as sustainable and renewable resource for development of eco-friendly composites: a comprehensive review

YG Thyavihalli Girijappa… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The increase in awareness of the damage caused by synthetic materials on the environment
has led to the development of eco-friendly materials. The researchers have shown a lot of …

A review on extraction, chemical treatment, characterization of natural fibers and its composites for potential applications

P Jagadeesh, M Puttegowda… - Polymer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
In recent days, natural fiber reinforced polymer composite is more popular due to its
extensive properties suitable for various potential applications. The attention towards natural …

[HTML][HTML] Challenges and advancement in water absorption of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites

M Mohammed, AJM Jawad, AM Mohammed, JK Oleiwi… - Polymer Testing, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural fibres (NFRs) composite materials are acquiring popularity in the modern world due
to their eco-friendliness and superior mechanical properties. Although it has been shown …

[HTML][HTML] Surface treatment to improve water repellence and compatibility of natural fiber with polymer matrix: Recent advancement

M Mohammed, R Rahman, AM Mohammed, T Adam… - Polymer Testing, 2022 - Elsevier
The world is in need of more eco-friendly material, therefore numerous efforts have been
made to replace synthetic fibers in fiber-reinforced composites with natural fibers reinforced …

Pickering emulsions: Preparation processes, key parameters governing their properties and potential for pharmaceutical applications

C Albert, M Beladjine, N Tsapis, E Fattal… - Journal of Controlled …, 2019 - Elsevier
An increased interest in Pickering emulsions has emerged over the last 15 years, mainly
related to their very attractive properties compared to regular emulsions, namely their …

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 …

Hydrophobic treatment of natural fibers and their composites—A review

A Ali, K Shaker, Y Nawab, M Jabbar… - Journal of Industrial …, 2018 - journals.sagepub.com
There is a growing interest in the development of natural fiber-reinforced composites, most
likely due to their wide availability, low cost, environment friendliness, and sustainability. The …

Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) fibre reinforced polymer composite materials: A review on preparation, properties and prospects

M Ramesh - Progress in Materials Science, 2019 - Elsevier
History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …

Green composites: an overview

E Zini, M Scandola - Polymer composites, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
The use of natural fibers to reinforce polymers is a well‐established practice, and
biocomposites are increasingly used in sectors such as automotive and construction. Green …

Mechanical performance of natural fibers–based thermosetting composites

W Ouarhim, N Zari, R Bouhfid - Mechanical and physical testing of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Nowadays, natural fibers captivate researchers and engineers in different fields as an
alternative of reinforcements for polymer matrices. Thermosetting composites reinforced with …