[HTML][HTML] Alternatives derived from renewable natural fibre to replace conventional polyurethane rigid foam insulation

SB Murmu - Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2022 - Elsevier
There is an exponential rise in the use of non-biodegradable Rigid Poly Urethane (RPU)
foam insulation, creating a significant concern for the environment. Greener alternatives to …

Sugarcane bagasse waste fibers as novel thermal insulation and sound-absorbing materials for application in sustainable buildings

S Mehrzad, E Taban, P Soltani, SE Samaei… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Global warming and noise pollution have emerged as the most serious environmental
problems ever to confront humanity. In recent years, the use of natural fibers as thermal …

Review of the main factors controlling the fracture toughness and impact strength properties of natural composites

AY Al-Maharma, P Sendur - Materials Research Express, 2018 - iopscience.iop.org
The main critical factors, which have direct influence on the fracture toughness and imapct
strength properties of natural fibers composites, are reviewed in details in this paper …

Analysis of sheep wool-based composites for building insulation

TO Dénes, R Iştoan, DR Tǎmaş-Gavrea, DL Manea… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this paper is to propose ecological thermal insulation materials that meet the
goals of sustainability but also fulfill the imposed thermal performance requirements. This …

Surface coating of needle-punched nonwovens with meltblown nonwovens to improve acoustic properties

Ç Sivri, A Haji - Coatings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Unlike the term sound insulation, which means reducing the penetration of noise into other
areas, sound absorption means reducing the reflection and energy of the sound on the …

[HTML][HTML] Large-scale tribological characterisation of eco-friendly basalt and jute fibre reinforced thermoset composites

LF Tóth, J Sukumaran, G Szebényi, Á Kalácska… - Wear, 2020 - Elsevier
The present research aims at understanding the tribological behaviour of advanced
unsaturated polyester/vinyl ester based thermoset composites reinforced by inorganic …

Sustainable materials with high insulation capacity obtained from wastes from hemp industry processed by wet-laid

O Gutierrez-Moscardo, M Canet… - Textile Research …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
This article reports on the revalorization of hemp waste from the textile industry, focusing on
the development of new sustainable materials with high insulating properties. Wet-laid …

Mechanical and static stab resistant properties of hybrid-fabric fibrous planks: Manufacturing process of nonwoven fabrics made of recycled fibers

YC Chuang, L Bao, MC Lin, CW Lou, TA Lin - Polymers, 2019 - mdpi.com
With the development of technology, fibers and textiles are no longer exclusive for the use of
clothing and decoration. Protective products made of high-strength and high-modulus fibers …

Acoustic and thermal properties of polypropylene carpets: Effect of pile length and loop density

M Küçük, Y Korkmaz - Fibers and Polymers, 2019 - Springer
Sound control in office and living environments is cruical for creating a peaceful and relaxing
occupation for individuals. Improvement of sound absorption properties of textile materials …

Introduction of raw palm fibers in the textile industry by development of nonwoven composite materials based on Washingtonia palm fibers

L Sajid, O Azmami, Z El Ahmadi… - The Journal of The …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
In this study, three new needle-punched nonwoven composites were successfully
developed by mixing raw palm fiber with cotton, wool and polyester fibers at a ratio of 70: 30 …