Natural-fiber-reinforced chitosan, chitosan blends and their nanocomposites for various advanced applications

RA Ilyas, HA Aisyah, AH Nordin, N Ngadi, MYM Zuhri… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next
generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased …

Current progress of biopolymer-based flame retardant

MNAM Taib, P Antov, V Savov, W Fatriasari… - Polymer Degradation …, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to thermal and flame/fire sensitivity of biopolymers especially in plant-based biopolymer
fillers, it is extremely and necessary to improve the reaction to flame. The bio-polymers …

Lignin as green filler in polymer composites: development methods, characteristics, and potential applications

MR Ridho, EA Agustiany, M Rahmi Dn… - … in Materials Science …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
After cellulose, lignin is the most commonly used natural polymer in green biomaterials. Pulp
and paper mills and emerging cellulosic biorefineries are the main sources of technical …

Recent developments in lignin modification and its application in lignin‐based green composites: a review

EA Agustiany, M Rasyidur Ridho… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Lignins are the most important aromatic renewable natural resource today, serving as a
sustainable, environmentally acceptable alternative feedstock to fossil‐derived chemicals …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the development and applications of sustainable natural fiber composites: A review from a nanoscale perspective

Y Feng, H Hao, H Lu, CL Chow, D Lau - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
As a result of global sustainable development, natural fiber composites (NFCs) have
become increasingly attractive due to their remarkable performance, novel functionality, and …

Flame retardant coatings: additives, binders, and fillers

MMS Mohd Sabee, Z Itam, S Beddu, NM Zahari… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
This review provides an intensive overview of flame retardant coating systems. The
occurrence of flame due to thermal degradation of the polymer substrate as a result of …

Research progress in green preparation of advanced wood-based composites

Y Yang, X Kang, Y Yang, H Ye, J Jiang… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2023 - Springer
Since ancient times, humans have used wood as a building material due to its unique
properties including porosity, anisotropy, biodegradability, and easy processing. Wood …

Physical and Chemical Properties of Acacia mangium Lignin Isolated from Pulp Mill Byproduct for Potential Application in Wood Composites

NN Solihat, EB Santoso, A Karimah, EW Madyaratri… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The efficient isolation process and understanding of lignin properties are essential to
determine key features and insights for more effective lignin valorization as a renewable …

A critical review on wood-based polymer composites: processing, properties, and prospects

M Ramesh, L Rajeshkumar, G Sasikala, D Balaji… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Waste recycling is one of the key aspects in current day studies to boost the country's
circular economy. Recycling wood from construction and demolished structures and …

[HTML][HTML] In-situ encapsulated MXene nanosheets with bimetallic phosphate: towards for reducing the fire risk of epoxy composites

K Gong, H Huang, C Shi, X Qian, L Yin… - Composites Part A: Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
It is strategic to work out effective protocols to minimize the release of heat and toxic fumes
for epoxy resin (EP) composites. Herein, considering the promising flame-retardant activities …