Building envelope insulation is crucial for an energy-efficient and comfortable indoor
environment because the envelope accounts for 50–60% of total heat gain/loss in a …

Over the last decade, the progressive application of natural fibres in polymer composites has
had a major effect in alleviating environmental impacts. Recently, there is a growing interest …

The automotive and aerospace industries are in continuous struggle towards the
development of lightweight components to improve fuel efficiency. Thermoplastic matrix …

In this study, a mixture of thermoplastic polybutylene succinate (PBS), tapioca starch,
glycerol and empty fruit bunch fiber was prepared by a melt compounding method using an …

In this review, the potential of natural fiber and kenaf fiber (KF) reinforced PLA composite
filament for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D-printing technology is highlighted. Additive …

Plant fibers have become a highly sought-after material in the recent days as a result of
raising environmental awareness and the realization of harmful effects imposed by synthetic …

Susceptibility to damage from heat and flame is one of the major issues for utilisation of
natural fibre reinforced polymeric composites in practical applications. Thus, the knowledge …

Natural fibres are a gift from nature that we still underutilise. They can be classified into
several groups, and bast natural fibre reinforcement in polymer composites has the most …

In recent years, the revolutionary utilization of plant fibers in polymer laminates significantly
influenced environmental effects. Presently, there is progression attention in advancing bio …

Intentional or incidental thermal changes inevitably occur during the lifecycle of plastics.
High temperatures accelerate the aging of plastics and promote their fragmentation to …