[HTML][HTML] Review on natural plant fibres and their hybrid composites for structural applications: Recent trends and future perspectives

SO Ismail, E Akpan, HN Dhakal - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2022 - Elsevier
Sustainability and environmental protection have given rise to the use of renewable and
biobased materials in several application areas. Fibre reinforced composites are currently …

Developments in chemical treatments, manufacturing techniques and potential applications of natural-fibers-based biodegradable composites

MY Khalid, R Imran, ZU Arif, N Akram, H Arshad… - Coatings, 2021 - mdpi.com
The utilization of synthetic materials stimulates environmental concerns, and researchers
worldwide are effectively reacting to environmental concerns by transitioning towards …

Nano-gelcoat application of glass fiber reinforced polymer composites for marine application: Structural, mechanical, and thermal analysis

G Demircan, M Kisa, M Ozen, A Acikgoz, Y Işıker… - Marine Pollution …, 2023 - Elsevier
To address the critical issue of environmental sustainability, the application of nano-gelcoat
has emerged as a promising approach to extend the service life and enhance the durability …

The effect of nano-gelcoat on freeze-thaw resistance of glass fiber-reinforced polymer composite for marine applications

G Demircan, M Ozen, M Kisa, A Acikgoz, Y Işıker - Ocean Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Glass fiber-reinforced polymers and protective gelcoats are important construction materials
used in marine structure engineering. This study focused on the effect of freeze-thaw test on …

Finite element analysis of natural fibers composites: A review

M Alhijazi, Q Zeeshan, Z Qin, B Safaei… - Nanotechnology …, 2020 - degruyter.com
Natural fiber composites (NFCs) also termed as biocomposites offer an alternative to the
existing synthetic fiber composites, due to their advantages such as abundance in nature …

Effects of fibre configuration on mechanical properties of banana fibre/PP/MAPP natural fibre reinforced polymer composite

N Amir, KAZ Abidin, FBM Shiri - Procedia engineering, 2017 - Elsevier
Natural fibre reinforced polymer matrix composite (PMC) is one of the advanced
technologies developed in the materials engineering industry. Amongst the advantages of …

Utilization of banana fiber-reinforced hybrid composites in the sports industry

A Al Rashid, MY Khalid, R Imran, U Ali, M Koc - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The sports industry is an ever-growing sector worldwide. With technological advancements
in information technologies, the sports industry has merged with the entertainment industry …

Study on the effects of fibre volume percentage on banana-reinforced epoxy composite by finite element method

US Gupta, M Dhamarikar, A Dharkar, S Tiwari… - … Composites and Hybrid …, 2020 - Springer
Researchers and engineers have shifted their interest from synthetic fibres to natural fibres.
These fibres are not only light weight and high-strength materials but are also more …

[HTML][HTML] Performance of concrete beams reinforced using banana fiber bars

A Elbehiry, O Elnawawy, M Kassem, A Zaher… - Case Studies in …, 2020 - Elsevier
This study aims to analyze the performance of using banana fiber bars on the mechanical
properties of reinforced concrete beams. In order to achieve this aim, several experimental …

Study on the effects of fiber orientation on the mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforced epoxy composite by finite element method

US Gupta, A Dharkar, M Dhamarikar… - Materials Today …, 2021 - Elsevier
Natural Fibers being environment friendly and sustainable materials are gaining the interest
of scientists, researchers and industrialists all over the world. Natural Fibers composite …