A review of recent developments in kenaf fiber/polylactic acid composites research

A Khan, SM Sapuan, VU Siddiqui, ES Zainudin… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Kenaf fiber has recently garnered exponential interest as reinforcement in composite
materials across diverse industries owing to its superior mechanical attributes, ease of …

An examination of recent research of water absorption behavior of natural fiber reinforced polylactic acid (PLA) composites: A review

MA Azka, SM Sapuan, H Abral, ES Zainudin… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Researchers have begun focusing on developing biodegradable materials, such as natural
fiber/polymer composites (NFPC), since the growing of environmental concerns related to …

Phase morphology, rheological behavior and mechanical properties of supertough biobased poly (lactic acid) reactive ternary blends

K Chen, C Zhou, L Yao, M Jing, C Liu, C Shen… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Poly (lactic acid)(PLA) is one of the most promising bio-based polyester with great
potential to replace for the petroleum-based polymers, which can significantly reduce …

[HTML][HTML] Recent advances on bast fiber composites: Engineering innovations, applications and perspectives

S Zhu, J Xie, Q Sun, Z Zhang, J Wan, Z Zhou… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Plant fibers are a class of biomass resources one of most abundant materials on earth. The
bast fiber, as one of the plant fibers with superior specific stiffness and strength, has received …

Bio-Based PLA/PBS/PBAT Ternary Blends with Added Nanohydroxyapatite: A Thermal, Physical, and Mechanical Study

PH Chen, CW Chen, HI Mao, CA Dai, CS Su, JC Tsai… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The physical and mechanical properties of novel bio-based polymer blends of polylactic
acid (PLA), poly (butylene succinate)(PBS), and poly (butylene adipate-co …

Water-soaking effect and influence of nanoclay on mechanical properties of bamboo/glass fiber reinforced epoxy hybrid composites

SM Ahmad, G MC, M Shettar - Cogent Engineering, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites (FRPs) experience exposure to diverse environments
throughout their intended design life. Investigating the aging process of FRPs immersed in …

[HTML][HTML] Fully bio-based polylactic acid composites based on molecular crosslinking interface engineering

K Chen, P Chen, B Qi, X Zhang, L Cao, C Sun… - Composites Part B …, 2024 - Elsevier
The key to achieving high-performance plant fiber/polylactic acid (PLA) composites lies in
solving the interfacial compatibility issue between the two components. However, current …

Extracting and characterizing novel cellulose fibers from Chamaerops humilis rachis for textiles' sustainable and cleaner production as reinforcement for potential …

S Atoui, A Belaadi, BX Chai, MMS Abdullah… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
New cellulose (CL) fibers are derived from Chamaerops humilis (Ch) rachis. They play an
essential role in various industries to produce environmentally friendly products as an …

Carbon Nanotube/Nonwoven Fabric-Based Electronic Skins for Smart Clothing and Electronic Glove

Y Zhao, Y Hu, Z Li, Y Dong, H Gu, Y Sun… - Sensors and Actuators A …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, flexible, easy-to-fabricate, and low-cost electronic skins (E-skins) have
attracted considerable attention, due to their enormous demand in wearable device …

Effect of Chemical Treatment of Cotton Stalk Fibers on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of PLA/PP Blended Composites

F Xu, J Shang, A Abdurexit, R Jamal, T Abdiryim, Z Li… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Different chemical treatment methods were employed to modify the surface of cotton stalk
fibers, which were then utilized as fillers in composite materials. These treated fibers were …