Comparative analysis of building insulation material properties and performance

D Kumar, M Alam, PXW Zou, JG Sanjayan… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the development and applications of sustainable natural fiber composites: A review from a nanoscale perspective

Y Feng, H Hao, H Lu, CL Chow, D Lau - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
As a result of global sustainable development, natural fiber composites (NFCs) have
become increasingly attractive due to their remarkable performance, novel functionality, and …

[HTML][HTML] Rare earth-based flame retardant/polymer composites: Status and challenges

C Wang, K Gong, B Yu, K Zhou - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Rare earth elements, the collection for 17 chemical elements in the third main group B on
the periodic table of chemical elements, have received intensive attention in recent years …

[HTML][HTML] Kevlar fibers reinforced straw wastes-polyethylene composites: Combining toughness, strength and self-extinguishing capabilities

W Lu, W Yu, B Zhang, X Dou, X Han, H Cai - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Transforming crop straw wastes into functional wood-plastic composites is considered as a
cost efficient and eco-friendly way for agricultural wastes recycling. However, the lacking of …

Preparation of crack-free, non-notched, flattened bamboo board and its physical and mechanical properties

T Yuan, X Xiao, T Zhang, Z Yuan, X Wang… - Industrial Crops and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Bamboo flattening technology can increase the utilization of bamboo, flattening half or third
bamboo tube sections into flattened bamboo strips through steam softening, roller flattening …

[HTML][HTML] Engineering flame and mechanical properties of natural plant-based fibre biocomposites

M Ahmadi, O Zabihi, ZK Nia, V Unnikrishnan… - Advanced Industrial and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The escalating global concerns surrounding unsustainable petroleum consumption have
fueled interest in natural plant fiber polymer biocomposites (NFPCs) as eco-friendly …

The influence of double-layered distribution of fire retardants on the fire retardancy and mechanical properties of wood fiber polypropylene composites

L Sun, Y Xie, R Ou, C Guo, X Hao, Q Wu… - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
Expandable graphite (EG) and ammonium polyphosphate (APP) distributed in different layer
of wood fiber and polypropylene composites (WPPC) were prepared. The results of cone …

Facile preparation, pyrolysis and pilot production a bamboo scrimber with halogen-free, flame-resistance and low-smoke

R Peng, F Yang, W Yin, C Du, C Liu, S Chen… - Industrial Crops and …, 2023 - Elsevier
It has been challenging for academia and industry to manufacture fire-safe bamboo
materials. In this study, a low-cost, simple, efficient, and environment-friendly composite …

Cu (II)-Loaded Polydopamine-Coated Urchin-like Titanate Microspheres as a High-Performance IMAC Adsorbent for Hemoglobin Separation

Q Zhang, L Hu, J Yang, P Guo, J Wang, W Zhang - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Immobilized metal ion affinity chromatography (IMAC) adsorbents generally have excellent
affinity for histidine-rich proteins. However, the leaching of metal ions from the adsorbent …

Impact of surface treatments and hybrid flame retardants on flammability, and thermal performance of bamboo fabric composites

KV Chalapathi, JI Song, MN Prabhakar - Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
In this article, bamboo nonwoven fabric (BF) is introduced as reinforcement into the vinyl
ester (VE) matrix for the manufacturing of BF/VE composites through Vacuum Assisted Resin …