Mechanical and thermal analysis of coir fiber reinforced jute/bamboo hybrid epoxy composites

T Sathish, P Jagadeesh, SM Rangappa… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In this current research study, nine different combinations of coir, jute, and bamboo
reinforced epoxy composites were fabricated using casting technique. These composites …

Fire retardant potential of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites: A review

A Felix Sahayaraj, M Sasi Kumar… - Polymer-Plastics …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This review examines the fire retardant potential of natural fiber-reinforced polymer
composites derived from plant fibers such as sisal, jute, hemp and coir etc. While these …

Agro-waste Capsicum Annum stem: an alternative raw material for lightweight composites

A Vinod, SM Rangappa, R Srisuk… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The global need for sustainable and eco-friendly materials had created a demand in
industries for raw material supply. In this context, an attempt was made to extract Capsicum …

Extraction and characterization of Bougainvillea glabra fibers: a study on chemical, physical, mechanical and morphological properties

M Ramesh, D Ravikanth, MT Selvan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Bougainvillea glabra fibers (BGFs) present a promising avenue for sustainable material
development owing to their abundance and favorable properties. This study entails a …

Suitability characterization of novel cellulosic plant fiber from Ficus benjamina L. aerial root for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement

SJ Mohan, PSS Devasahayam… - Polymer …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The demand of plant fibers is increasing day by day due to the worldwide acceptance of
natural plant fibers for various applications in a variety of sectors. However, the identification …

Evaluation of characteristic features of untreated and alkali-treated cellulosic plant fibers from Mucuna atropurpurea for polymer composite reinforcement

P Senthamaraikannan, SS Saravanakumar - Biomass Conversion and …, 2023 - Springer
In this study, a newly identified Mucuna atropurpurea cellulosic fiber was alkalized, and the
alkalization duration was optimized by chemical analysis. The conversion of hemicellulose …

[HTML][HTML] Comparison between alternative chemical treatments on coir fibers for application in cementitious materials

JZ Schiavon, JJ de Oliveira Andrade - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agricultural production generates several residues, for example, oilseed residues (cotton,
soy, sunflower, and palm oil) and fruit residues (coconut, pineapple, and cashew). Research …

Characterization of Plumeria pudica bark fiber for reinforcing lightweight polymer composites and evaluating its physical, chemical, and thermal properties

MT Selvan, I Jenish, M Ramesh… - Biomass Conversion and …, 2023 - Springer
This study delves into the realm of polymer composites with the aim of enriching the
repertoire of natural reinforcements and broadening their potential applications. A …

[HTML][HTML] Combined digestion and bleaching of New Zealand flax/harakeke fibre and its effects on the mechanical, thermal, and dynamic mechanical properties of poly …

JO Akindoyo, K Pickering, MD Beg, M Mucalo - Composites Part A: Applied …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract In this study, New Zealand flax (harakeke) fibre was initially modified through
digestion in an alkali solution followed by bleaching with hydrogen peroxide and sodium …

[HTML][HTML] Biocomposites from poly (butylene succinate-co-butylene adipate) biodegradable plastic and hop natural fiber: studies on the effect of compatibilizer on …

A Rodriguez-Uribe, N Harder, M Misra… - Composites Part C: Open …, 2023 - Elsevier
The overall performance of natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites is mostly
correlated to the fiber-plastic adhesion. Herein, the interfacial adhesion of hop natural fiber …