Natural fiber-reinforced polylactic acid, polylactic acid blends and their composites for advanced applications

RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, HA Aisyah, MRM Asyraf… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from lactic acid that has been
chiefly utilized in biodegradable material and as a composite matrix material. PLA is a …

Natural fiber-reinforced polycaprolactone green and hybrid biocomposites for various advanced applications

RA Ilyas, MYM Zuhri, MNF Norrrahim, MSM Misenan… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Recent developments within the topic of biomaterials has taken hold of researchers due to
the mounting concern of current environmental pollution as well as scarcity resources …

Natural-fiber-reinforced chitosan, chitosan blends and their nanocomposites for various advanced applications

RA Ilyas, HA Aisyah, AH Nordin, N Ngadi, MYM Zuhri… - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
There has been much effort to provide eco-friendly and biodegradable materials for the next
generation of composite products owing to global environmental concerns and increased …

A review on natural fiber reinforced polymer composite for bullet proof and ballistic applications

NM Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, A Khalina, N Abdullah… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Even though natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) have been widely used
in automotive and building industries, there is still a room to promote them to high-level …

[HTML][HTML] A review on mechanical performance of hybrid natural fiber polymer composites for structural applications

NM Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, S Fatimah Athiyah… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the field of hybrid natural fiber polymer composites, there has been a recent surge in
research and innovation for structural applications. To expand the strengths and …

Fabrication, functionalization, and application of carbon nanotube-reinforced polymer composite: An overview

N Mohd Nurazzi, MRM Asyraf, A Khalina, N Abdullah… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
A novel class of carbon nanotube (CNT)-based nanomaterials has been surging since 1991
due to their noticeable mechanical and electrical properties, as well as their good electron …

Recent trends in treatment and fabrication of plant-based fiber-reinforced epoxy composite: a review

AH Birniwa, SS Abdullahi, M Ali… - Journal of Composites …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Natural fiber (NF) is one of the many resources that nature has provided. NFs decompose
quickly and are biodegradable, renewable, and cost-effective. It may be scavenged from a …

Influence of nanofillers on biodegradable composites: A comprehensive review

P Jagadeesh, M Puttegowda… - Polymer …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The continuous delivery of E‐waste from petroleum‐based products creates ecological and
environmental problems due to non‐biodegradable polymers, which release harmful …

Polymer composites filled with metal derivatives: A review of flame retardants

RA Ilyas, SM Sapuan, MRM Asyraf, D Dayana… - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Polymer composites filled with metal derivatives have been widely used in recent years,
particularly as flame retardants, due to their superior characteristics, including high thermal …

Critical review on polylactic acid: properties, structure, processing, biocomposites, and nanocomposites

L Ranakoti, B Gangil, SK Mishra, T Singh, S Sharma… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Composite materials are emerging as a vital entity for the sustainable development of both
humans and the environment. Polylactic acid (PLA) has been recognized as a potential …