Natural fiber-reinforced polymers remained a hot topic of interest in material sciences over
the last two decades. Such fibers are appealing in composite materials due to their …

The main focus of this study is on the effects of fly ash, basalt powder, and tungsten carbide
(WC) on the mechanical (tensile strength, flexural strength, impact strength, and Shore D …

With an embodied carbon content of 0.93 kg CO 2/kg, cement is an essential component of
concrete. As the global demand for concrete construction is rising, research is being …

High-performance composites made from polymer matrix materials with a long-life span,
durability, and low weight are needed in the automotive, household products, and …

The composite industry was attracted by natural fiber reinforced polymer materials for
various valuable engineering applications due to its ecofriendly nature, less cost, and …

Growing environmental concerns have increased the scientific interest in the utilization of
natural fibers for the development of epoxy biocomposite materials. The incorporation of one …

Every year, the food industry generates a large amount of waste, which prompts researchers
to come up with a solution to efficiently manage the issue to support zero-waste concepts …

In this experiment banana fly ash (BA) at 1, 3 and 4 wt% was mixed with the hybrid natural
fiber combination of sisal/pineapple at 30, 40 and 50 wt%. Grey relational analysis (GRA) …

Plasticizers are additives used to ensure flexibility to polymer blends and thereby to increase
their processability. As the typical plastic component phthalates and other fossil-based …

Using plant leaf fibers as reinforcements in thermo-plastic resins to produce affordable and
lightweight composites is the subject of growing interest in research. Although these fibers …