Natural fiber reinforced composites have attracted interest due to their numerous
advantages such as biodegradability, dermal non-toxicity and with promising mechanical …

This paper reports the creep behavior of alkali treated jute/green epoxy composites
incorporated with various loadings (1, 5 and 10 wt%) of chemically treated pulverized jute …

Sansevieria trifasciata is a common perennial plant which freely grows and widely found in
homes, parks, and woodlands. In this research, we studied the morphology using Scanning …

Prehistoric colonization of East Polynesia represents the last and most extensive of human
migrations into regions previously uninhabited. Although much of East Polynesia is tropical …

Ugandan bark cloth has been recognised by UNESCO as a masterpiece of the 'Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity', to protect the knowledge, traditions and livelihoods …

The quest for sound-absorbing materials that are not only environmentally friendly, but also
sustainable is the foremost reason for natural fibre-acoustic materials. Bark cloth is a natural …

Aims Surgical site, soft tissue and wound infections are some of the most prominent causes
of healthcare‐associated infections (HCAIs). Developing novel antimicrobial textiles and …

Abstract Tillandsia usneoides (L.), an epiphytic member of the Bromeliaceae (pineapple
family), has exceptional properties and biomimetic potential for technical textile applications …

There is a global surge in the application of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites in
various industries. Polymer reinforced composites are faced with dimensional instability …

Textiles are the dynamic link between the past and present. Past is always associated with
lavish and luxurious lifestyles. This perception is probably because lifestyles of the rich and …