Critical review of the parameters affecting the effectiveness of moisture absorption treatments used for natural composites

AY Al-Maharma, N Al-Huniti - Journal of Composites Science, 2019 - mdpi.com
Natural composites can be fabricated through reinforcing either synthetic or bio-based
polymers with hydrophilic natural fibers. Ultimate moisture absorption resistance at the fiber …

A review on polyurethane and its polymer composites

A Atiqah, M T. Mastura, B A. Ahmed Ali… - Current Organic …, 2017 - benthamdirect.com
In the recent years, the research about polyurethane (PU) composites (thermoplastic,
thermoset, biobased polyurethane with synthetic fibers (glass, aramid and carbon) and …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical and thermal conductivity properties of hemp fiber reinforced polyurethane composites

S Sair, A Oushabi, A Kammouni, O Tanane… - Case studies in …, 2018 - Elsevier
The aim of the present work is to introduce natural hemp fiber as reinforcement in the
preparation of partially biodegradable green composites. Composite of rigid polyurethane …

Development of mushroom mycelium composites for footwear products

J Silverman, H Cao, K Cobb - Clothing and Textiles …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
This research aims to reduce solid waste, resource depletion, and material toxicity in the
footwear industry. Mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms, binds together substrate …

The influence of the coconut fiber treated as reinforcement in PHB (polyhydroxybutyrate) composites

A da Silva Moura, R Demori, RM Leão… - Materials Today …, 2019 - Elsevier
This study evaluated how the treatment of coconut fiber (CF) affected the fiber itself and the
composites prepared with treated and in nature coconut fiber used as reinforcement in PHB …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties of a polyurethane hybrid composite with natural lignocellulosic fibers

GP Otto, MP Moisés, G Carvalho, AW Rinaldi… - Composites Part B …, 2017 - Elsevier
Several low-cost hybrid composites composed of polyurethane and renewable natural fibers
were developed and analyzed for their mechanical and physical properties. Composites …

Tuning of polyurethane foam mechanical and thermal properties using ball-milled cellulose

M Stanzione, M Oliviero, M Cocca, ME Errico… - Carbohydrate …, 2020 - Elsevier
Cystalline-Cc and ultra-milled Amorphous-Ca cellulose were used as reactive filler to tune
the performances of composite polyurethane-cellulose-foams, PUC. The effect of Cc and Ca …

Preparation and properties of self-healing waterborne polyurethane based on dynamic disulfide bond

G Ye, T Jiang - Polymers, 2021 - mdpi.com
A self-healing waterborne polyurethane (WPU) materials containing dynamic disulfide (SS)
bond was prepared by introducing SS bond into polymer materials. The zeta potential …

[HTML][HTML] Improving hydrophobicity and compatibility between kenaf fiber and polymer composite by surface treatment with inorganic nanoparticles

M Mohammed, R Rahman, AM Mohammed… - Arabian Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Compatibility of natural fiber with hydrophobic matrix is a herculean task in literature works.
Surface treatment is a well-known approach for increasing the strength of interfacial …

Preparation and properties of self-healing triboelectric nanogenerator based on waterborne polyurethane containing Diels–Alder bonds

BX Cheng, CC Lu, Q Li, SQ Zhao, CS Bi, W Wu… - Journal of Polymers and …, 2022 - Springer
A type of waterborne polyurethane (WPU) with excellent self-healing and recyclable
properties was successfully prepared by introducing Diels–Alder (DA) reaction groups into it …