Physical, chemical, and mechanical characterization of natural bark fibers (NBFs) reinforced polymer composites: a bibliographic review
S Palanisamy, M Kalimuthu, R Nagarajan… - Fibers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The specific interest for the use of bark in materials, instead than for energy recovery, is
owed to circular economy considerations, since bark fibers are normally byproducts or even …
owed to circular economy considerations, since bark fibers are normally byproducts or even …
Influence of the extraction location on the physical and mechanical properties of the pseudo-trunk banana fibers
L Libog, F Biyeme, ADO Betené, AB Biwolé… - Journal of Natural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The specific properties and availability of banana pseudo-trunk fibers make them a
promising alternative for the development of green composites. However, the wide …
promising alternative for the development of green composites. However, the wide …
Influence of sampling area and extraction method on the thermal, physical and mechanical properties of Cameroonian Ananas comosus leaf fibers
ADO Betené, FE Betené, FE Ngali, PMA Noah… - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
The wide dispersion of the properties of plant fiber bundles further limits their use. In this
study, manual and retting methods were used to extract fiber bundles from the available and …
study, manual and retting methods were used to extract fiber bundles from the available and …
[HTML][HTML] Characterization of the Neuropeltis acuminatas liana fiber treated as composite reinforcement
SV Obame, ADO Betené, PM Naoh, FE Betené… - Results in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Treatment of plant fibers with sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is an effective solution to
dissolve their non-cellulosic substances and reduce their sensitivity to moisture or water …
dissolve their non-cellulosic substances and reduce their sensitivity to moisture or water …
Chemical extraction and its effect on the properties of cordleaf burbark (Triumfetta cordifolia A. rich) fibres for the manufacture of textile yarns
AG Soppie, ADO Betené, PMA Noah, AE Njom… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Tropical Triumfetta cordifolia (TC) fibre extracted from the equatorial region of Cameroon
has been characterized as a potential fibre for textiles. An investigation of extraction …
has been characterized as a potential fibre for textiles. An investigation of extraction …
Extraction and characterization of a novel tropical fibre Megaphrynium macrostachyum as a biosourced reinforcement for gypsum-based biocomposites
ADO Betené, CS Batoum… - Journal of …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Identifying the potential of new bast fibres is a solution for diversifying biobased
reinforcements and replacing environmentally harmful synthetic fibres. In this study, fibres …
reinforcements and replacing environmentally harmful synthetic fibres. In this study, fibres …
Manufacture and characterization of cola lépidota reinforcements for composite applications
RL Ndoumou, D Soulat, AR Labanieh… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study represents the first works on the manufacture of reinforcements for composite
applications such as yarns and fabrics using a tropical fiber extracted from the bast of the …
applications such as yarns and fabrics using a tropical fiber extracted from the bast of the …
[HTML][HTML] Hybrid composite based on natural rubber reinforced with short fibers of the triumfetta cordifolia/saccharum officinarum L.: performance evaluation
AE Njom, A Mewoli, MJ Ndengue, FB Ebanda… - Journal of Minerals and …, 2022 - scirp.org
This article contributes to the development of the new class of fully biodegradable “green”
composites by combining fibers (natural/bio) with biodegradable resin. The vegetable fibers …
composites by combining fibers (natural/bio) with biodegradable resin. The vegetable fibers …
Experimental Study on Single Fiber Tensile Properties of Sisal Fibers Using a Digital Image Correlation Method as a Strain Measurement
The development of natural fibers in engineering applications requires an accurate
measurement of their dimensional characteristics and mechanical properties. Fiber cross …
measurement of their dimensional characteristics and mechanical properties. Fiber cross …
Effect of extension speed on the mechanical performance of sisal and coir fiber bundles
AD Betené Omgba, JC Obam, S Youssoufa… - … Journal of Polymer …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Quasi-static tensile tests are commonly used to determine the mechanical properties of fiber
bundles. These tests are generally carried out at a low standard speed of 1 mm. min− 1 …
bundles. These tests are generally carried out at a low standard speed of 1 mm. min− 1 …