Demands for reducing energy consumption and environmental impacts are the major driving
factors for the development of natural fiber–reinforced composites (NFRCs) in many sectors …

As fossil fuel resources dwindle and new regulations for a cleaner and safer environment
come on stream, there is growing interest in developing new sustainable feedstocks for …

In recent decades, the strong global concern on depletion of fossil fuel and the
environmental impact of oil-based compounds has pushed towards more sustainable …

The demand for biodegradable materials across various industries has recently surged due
to environmental concerns and the need for the adoption of renewable materials. In this …

This research reports the manufacturing and characterization of green composites made
from recycled polypropylene obtained from the remnants of polypropylene non-woven …

This study explores the hybridizing effect of mechano-chemical activated fly-ash (FA) in
polypropylene (PP) composites reinforced with sisal fibers. Activation and resistance against …

Renewable resources including polycarbohydrates, lignin, proteins, and polyacids are the
intrinsically valuable class of materials that are naturally available in great quantities. Their …

Polypropylene/hemp fibers (PP/HF) composites for injection molded car parts show several
advantages compared to similar composites containing glass fibers (GF), however they have …

Lignocellulosic wastes are the most promising feedstock, as they are the most inexpensive
and abundantly renewable natural resource. The abundance of cellulose, lignin, and …

This study aims to analyze the influence of an agricultural residue, yerba mate (YM), on
thermal and thermo-mechanical behavior of virgin polypropylene (PP) and post-consumer …