Breakthroughs in materials science are the driving force behind many of today's industrial
advancements in our fast-changing high-tech world. Composite materials have proven …

The importance of natural fibres over synthetic fibres have gained significant attention in the
research area, due to their higher specific strength, stiffness, lightweight and inexpensive …

Studies into environmental conditions and their effects on the properties of renewable
materials are gaining significant attention in the research field, particularly for natural fibres …

This study explores the effects of 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane (3-GPTS) modified Na-
montmorillonite (Na-Mt) nanoclay addition on mechanical response of unidirectional basalt …

In recent years, the non-biodegradable nature of synthetic composite materials has shifted
the research focus on natural fibres as possible substitutes for traditional reinforcements …

This work focuses on the experimental investigation of the residual flexural strength of
hemp/epoxy, basalt/epoxy and hybrid (hemp-basalt)/epoxy composite laminates subjected …

Structural composite materials with good impact resistance are required in several industrial
sectors to design parts submitted to crashes or falling objects. This work investigates the …

A study of the impact behaviour and the post-impact residual strength of fully biodegradable
composites is presented in this work. To this end, low-velocity impact tests and compressive …

Natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPC) are versatile and applicable materials
for structural applications that require durability and reliability under various forces …

Tailorability is an important advantage of composites. Incorporating new bio-reinforcements
into composites can contribute to using agricultural wastes and creating tougher and more …