Advancements in polymer science and engineering have helped the scientific community to
shift its attention towards the use of environmentally benign materials for reducing the …

The rising environmental concerns caused by the excess use of synthetic materials have
diverted the world's attention towards sustainable materials along with a circular economy …

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 …

Previous studies have shown that 3D printed composites exhibit an orthotropic nature with
inherently lower interlayer mechanical properties. This research work is an attempt to …

Natural fibers have been widely used for reinforcing polymers attributed to their sustainable
nature, excellent stiffness to weight ratio, biodegradability, and low cost compared with …

As advancements in sustainable material science continue, kenaf fiber and polylactic acid
(KF/PLA) composites have emerged as promising eco-friendly alternatives. The current …

In the past few years, a new passion for the growth of biodegradable polymers based on
elements derived from natural sources has been getting much attention. Natural fiber‐based …

Petroleum based thermoplastics are widely used in a range of applications, particularly in
packaging. However, their usage has resulted in soaring pollutant emissions. Thus …

The finite availability of petroleum and environmental considerations has given emphasis on
the development of raw materials for polymers from renewable resources. Polymers from …

Biodegradation of polylactic acid (PLA) in the natural environment is usually slow. This study
aims to develop a bacterial consortium that biodegrades semi-crystalline PLA films with high …