[HTML][HTML] Enhancing mechanical performance of green fiber cement composites: Role of eco-friendly alkyl ketene dimer on surfaces of hemp fibers

H Song, T Liu, F Gauvin - Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Fiber composites reinforced natural fibers have attracted more attention in sustainable
building materials due to the high Young's modulus, availability, and biodegradability …

Effect of nanoclay, talcum, and calcium carbonate as filler on properties of composites manufactured from recycled polypropylene and rubberwood fiber

C Srivabut, T Ratanawilai, S Hiziroglu - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
The mechanical and physical properties of wood-plastic composites (WPCs) were
determined as function of different contents of nanoclay, talcum, and calcium carbonate as …

Characterization of chemically treated waste wood fiber and its potential application in cementitious composites

MS Tuğluca, E Özdoğru, H İlcan, E Özçelikci… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, the utilization of various fibers in cementitious composites gained
remarkable popularity worldwide. Unlike well-known fibers, this study focused on examining …

Polypyrrole-modified bamboo fiber/polylactic acid with enhanced mechanical, the antistatic properties and thermal stability

K Zhang, Z Chen, LM Smith, G Hong, W Song… - Industrial Crops and …, 2021 - Elsevier
To improve the interfacial compatibility between bamboo fiber (BF) and polylactic acid (PLA)
matrix, pyrrole was oxidatively polymerized on the BF surface continuously under different …

A novel surface treatment for bamboo flour and its effect on the dimensional stability and mechanical properties of high density polyethylene/bamboo flour composites

W Zhang, X Yao, S Khanal, S Xu - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
In this study, bamboo flour (BF) was chemically modified using alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) or
alkali treatment for the preparation of high-density polyethylene/bamboo flour (HDPE/BF) …

Experimental investigation of alkaline treatment processes (NaOH, KOH and ash) on tensile strength of the bamboo fiber bundle

J Kaima, I Preechawuttipong, R Peyroux… - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The aim of this experimental research is to investigate the effect of different alkali solutions,
their different concentration, and the soaking time on tensile strength of bamboo fiber …

Preparation and properties of PVC composites filled with walnut shell powder hybrid attapulgite

J Yang, K Zhang, D Chen, X Zhang… - Journal of Vinyl and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In order to reveal the effect of alkali treatment of walnut shell (WS) powder and attapulgite
(ATP) hybrid filling on the properties of WS/polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites, and to …

Hybridization effect of silane treated basalt fiber on the mechanical, thermal and morphological properties of polypropylene/bamboo composite

Hemlata - Polymer Composites, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The aim of present work summarizes the synergistic effect of basalt fiber on mechanical,
thermal and morphological behavior of PP/bamboo composite. The basalt fibers were varied …

Africa's natural fibres used in polymer composites: A systematic review

CO Nwankwo, J Mahachi, DO Olukanni… - Polymer …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Environmental concerns and the depletion of petroleum resources have spurred research
into natural fibres as sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibres as the reinforcement phase …

Wear behavior of wood–plastic composites in alternate simulated sea water and acid rain corrosion conditions

L Jiang, C He, J Fu, D Chen - Polymer Testing, 2017 - Elsevier
To investigate the effect of alternate simulated sea water and acid rain corrosion on the wear
resistance properties of wood–plastic composites, sorghum straw fiber-reinforced polyvinyl …