Towards the design of high-performance plant fibre composites
For the past 15 years, there has been tremendous interest and technological development
concerning biocomposites. Plant fibres can be derived from a multitude of natural agro …
concerning biocomposites. Plant fibres can be derived from a multitude of natural agro …
[HTML][HTML] A review on alfa fibre (Stipa tenacissima L.): From the plant architecture to the reinforcement of polymer composites
The automotive and aeronautic industries have become strategic sectors for North African
countries. However, the future growth of these sectors will likely depend on the availability of …
countries. However, the future growth of these sectors will likely depend on the availability of …
Characterization of a novel natural cellulosic fiber from Juncus effusus L.
This study aims to assess the morphology and properties of fibers extracted from a wild
natural plant largely available in Algeria known as Juncus effusus L.(JE). The morphology …
natural plant largely available in Algeria known as Juncus effusus L.(JE). The morphology …
[HTML][HTML] A new eco-friendly chemical treatment of natural fibres: Effect of sodium bicarbonate on properties of sisal fibre and its epoxy composites
Several researchers have shown how sisal fibres possess remarkable tensile properties that
yield them good candidates as reinforcement in biocomposite materials. This work aims to …
yield them good candidates as reinforcement in biocomposite materials. This work aims to …
Characterization of a new natural fiber from Arundo donax L. as potential reinforcement of polymer composites
The aim of this paper is to study the possibility of using of Arundo donax L. fibers as
reinforcement in polymer composites. The fibers are extracted from the outer part of the stem …
reinforcement in polymer composites. The fibers are extracted from the outer part of the stem …
Morphological, thermal and mechanical characterization of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) fibres as potential reinforcement in polymer composites
Okra technical fibres are extracted from the stem of a plant of the Malvaceae family
(Abelmoschus esculentus), which is originally from Egypt, but is also cropped in Southern …
(Abelmoschus esculentus), which is originally from Egypt, but is also cropped in Southern …
Physico-chemical properties and thermal stability of microcrystalline cellulose isolated from Alfa fibres
In this study, microcrystalline cellulose (Alfa-MCC) was extracted from Alfa fibres using acid
hydrolysis method. The molecular weight of the cellulose samples was determined by gel …
hydrolysis method. The molecular weight of the cellulose samples was determined by gel …
Effect of chemical treatment on flexure properties of natural fiber-reinforced polyester composite
This paper focuses on the study of the effect of chemical treatments of fibers by alkalization
on the flexural properties of polyester matrix composite reinforced with natural fibers. The …
on the flexural properties of polyester matrix composite reinforced with natural fibers. The …
Alfa fibers as viable sustainable source for cellulose nanocrystals extraction: Application for improving the tensile properties of biopolymer nanocomposite films
Due to its renewability, availability and high cellulose content (≈ 45%), Alfa fibers (Stipa
tenacissima) have been identified as a sustainable source for cellulose microfibers (CMF) …
tenacissima) have been identified as a sustainable source for cellulose microfibers (CMF) …
Structural, mechanical and thermal properties of bio-based hybrid composites from waste coir residues: Fibers and shell particles
Polypropylene hybrid composites were produced by using coir fibers and coir shell particles
at a total weight content of 20%. The effect of hybridization and coupling agent on the …
at a total weight content of 20%. The effect of hybridization and coupling agent on the …