Plant fibre-reinforced polymers: where do we stand in terms of tensile properties?

M Fortea-Verdejo, E Bumbaris… - International …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
This article reviews the tensile properties of various plant fibre-reinforced polymers reported
in literature. We critically discuss the use of plant fibres as reinforcement for the production of …

The influence of addition of treated kenaf fibre in the production and properties of fibre reinforced foamed composite

MS Mahzabin, LJ Hock, MS Hossain… - Construction and Building …, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper describes the investigation of the influence of treatment of fibre on the durability
properties includes drying shrinkage test, water absorption test, initial surface absorption test …

Mechanical and optimization studies of polypropylene hybrid biocomposites

AA Adediran, AA Akinwande, OA Balogun, OS Bello… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Towards developing a polymeric matrix characterized by high strength to cost ratio,
polypropylene (PP) was hybridized with low-cost particulate snail shell (PSS) and kenaf fiber …

Machine learning predictions on fracture toughness of multiscale bio-nano-composites

V Daghigh, TE Lacy Jr, H Daghigh… - Journal of …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Tailorability is an important advantage of composites. Incorporating new bio-reinforcements
into composites can contribute to using agricultural wastes and creating tougher and more …

Review of kenaf reinforced hybrid biocomposites: potential for defence applications

R Yahaya, SM Sapuan, M Jawaid… - Current Analytical …, 2018 - ingentaconnect.com
Background: The present review deals with the recent development of kenaf hybrid
composites. Kenaf reinforced polymer composites are made up of either thermoplastic or …

Phase morphology, mechanical, and thermal properties of fiber-reinforced thermoplastic elastomer: Effects of blend composition and compatibilization

A Fazli, D Rodrigue - Journal of Reinforced Plastics and …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
In this work, recycled high density polyethylene (rHDPE) was compounded with regenerated
tire rubber (RR)(35–80 wt.%) and reinforced with recycled tire textile fiber (RTF)(20 wt.%) as …

The role of natural fiber reinforcement in thermoplastic elastomers biocomposites

M Khatami, RD Bairwan, HPSA Khalil, I Surya… - Fibers and …, 2024 - Springer
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) have emerged as versatile materials with unique
properties, allowing for easy processing and recyclability. This study explores TPE …

Utilization of banana stalk fiber as reinforcement in low density polyethylene composite

BO Ogunsile, TG Oladeji - Matéria (Rio de Janeiro), 2016 - SciELO Brasil
Natural fibers could serve as viable and abundant alternatives to the expensive and non-
renewable synthetic fibers as reinforcement in thermoplastic composites. The potentiality of …

Mechanical characterization of novel latania natural fiber reinforced PP/EPDM composites

M Nasihatgozar, V Daghigh, TE Lacy Jr, H Daghigh… - Polymer Testing, 2016 - Elsevier
Novel natural fiber-reinforced polypropylene (PP)/ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer
(EPDM) composites containing 0–30 wt% of short latania fibers (SLFs) were fabricated and …

Effect of hybridization on crystallization behavior, mechanical properties, and toughening mechanisms in rubber-modified polypropylene flax fiber composites

R Bahrami, R Bagheri - Journal of Composite Materials, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Nowadays, the significance of sustainability has urged composite manufacturers to replace
traditional synthetic fibers with eco-friendly natural alternatives due to their environmental …