Environmental Chemistry Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(2), P. 715 - 750
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
Traditional
building
materials
have
some
drawbacks
in
the
construction
industry,
particularly
terms
of
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
energy
consumption.
Biomaterials
derived
from
renewable
sources
are
a
promising
alternative,
significantly
reducing
effect
enhancing
efficiency.
However,
traditional
still
dominate
sector,
there
is
lack
understanding
among
policymakers
developers
regarding
biomaterials.
Here,
we
review
biomaterials
their
policies
life
cycle
assessment
through
case
studies.
Bio-based
potential
to
reduce
over
320,000
tons
carbon
dioxide
by
2050.
They
also
exhibit
advantages
like
decreasing
water
absorption
40%,
consumption
8.7%,
acoustic
6.7%,
improving
mechanical
properties.
We
summarize
recent
advancements
mycelial
materials,
bioconcrete,
natural
fibers,
fiber-reinforced
composites.
explore
contributions
nanotechnology
microalgae
technology
biomaterials'
thermal
insulation
eco-friendliness.
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(12), P. 506 - 506
Published: Dec. 4, 2023
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
multifaceted
world
of
natural
fiber
applications
within
domain
composite
materials.
Natural
fibers
are
meticulously
examined
in
detail,
considering
their
diverse
origins,
which
encompass
plant-derived
(cellulose-based),
animal-derived
(protein-based),
and
even
mineral-derived
variations.
conducts
a
profound
analysis,
not
only
scrutinizing
chemical
compositions,
intricate
structures,
inherent
physical
properties
but
also
highlighting
wide-ranging
across
various
industries.
The
investigation
extends
to
composites
utilizing
mineral
or
polymer
matrices,
delving
into
synergistic
interplay
resulting
material
properties.
Furthermore,
this
does
limit
itself
intrinsic
attributes
ventures
realm
innovative
enhancements.
exploration
encompasses
augmentation
through
integration
fibers,
including
incorporation
nano-fillers,
offering
compelling
avenue
for
further
research
technological
development.
In
conclusion,
synthesizes
understanding
pivotal
role
It
brings
together
insights
from
properties,
practical
sectors.
As
final
curtain
is
drawn,
discourse
transcends
present
outline
trajectories
future
work
dynamic
arena
composites,
shedding
light
on
emerging
trends
that
promise
shape
course
scientific
industrial
advancements.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(5), P. e27328 - e27328
Published: March 1, 2024
Rapid
advancements
in
the
field
of
3D
printing
last
several
decades
have
made
it
possible
to
produce
complex
and
unique
parts
with
remarkable
precision
accuracy.
Investigating
use
create
various
high-performance
materials
is
a
relatively
new
that
expanding
exponentially
worldwide.
Automobile,
biomedical,
construction,
aerospace,
electronics,
metal
alloy
industries
are
among
most
prolific
users
technology.
Modern
technologies,
such
as
polymer
matrices
fiber-reinforced
composites
(FRCs)
enhance
mechanical
qualities
printed
components
greatly,
been
useful
industries.
High
stiffness
tensile
strength
lightweight
developed
from
these
materials.
Fiber-reinforced
wide
range
applications,
military
vehicles,
fighter
aircraft,
underwater
structures,
shelters,
warfare
equipment.
Fabricating
FRCs
using
fused
deposition
modeling
(FDM)
also
advantageous
over
other
methods
due
its
low
cost
ease
operation.
The
impact
different
continuous
fiber
matrix
selections
on
FRC
performance
covered
this
review
paper.
We
will
evaluate
important
parameters
influencing
characteristics
recent
equipment
for
fabricating
FRCs.
Furthermore,
challenges
associated
covered.
constraints
present
technology
used
identify
future
research
areas.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. e24683 - e24683
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
notable
surge
in
research
focusing
on
the
use
of
natural
fiber-reinforced
polymer
composites
(NFRPCs)
automobile
industry.
These
materials
offer
several
advantages
over
their
synthetic
counterparts,
including
lightweight
properties,
renewability,
cost-effectiveness,
and
environmental
friendliness.
This
increasing
interest
NFRPCs
within
automotive
sector
is
primarily
aimed
at
overcoming
challenges
that
have
thus
far
limited
industrial
applications
compared
with
conventional
composites.
paper
presents
comprehensive
overview
potential
sustainability
lignocellulosic-based
It
examines
current
state
knowledge,
identifies
needs
existing
limitations,
provides
insights
into
future
perspectives.
review
shows
that,
while
lignocellulosic
fibers
hold
great
promise
as
sustainable,
high-performance,
cost-effective
alternatives
to
traditional
reinforcing
fibers,
continuous
needed
further
address
issues
such
fiber-matrix
compatibility,
processing
techniques,
long-term
durability
concerns,
general
property
improvement.
advancements
are
essential
meet
performance
demand
for
eco-friendly,
renewable,
energy-efficient
design.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
245(1)
Published: Aug. 29, 2024
The
use
of
natural
fibers
as
reinforcement
in
composite
materials
for
technological
applications
has
been
the
subject
research
over
last
ten
years.
Natural
are
derived
from
plant
structural
features.
They
can
be
used
a
component
materials,
characteristics
which
determined
by
direction
fibers.
effort
aims
to
explore
and
create
variety
technical
integrating
waste
sources
filler
(rice
husk,
or
RH)
(coconut
coir,
CC)
composed
ceramic
(silicon
carbide,
SiC)
an
epoxy
matrix.
Using
hand
lay-up
process,
various
fiber
weight
samples
developed.
Tensile,
flexural,
impact,
hardness
tests
were
conducted
accordance
with
ASTM
recommendations
observe
mechanical
outcomes
demonstrated
that
qualities
samples'
tensile
(81
MPa),
flexural
(95
(98),
impact
(2.3
J)
had
enhanced
fillers.
There
several
these
composites
automotive,
building,
commercial
sectors.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(6), P. 5111 - 5124
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
The
primary
aim
of
this
research
work
was
to
develop
a
lightweight
vinyl
ester
based
prosthetic
composite
with
silane
treated
Polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
foam
and
areca
fiber
how
the
surface
treatment
process
influence
laminar
adhesion
against
accelerated
aging
conditions.
Both
(3
mm)
is
silane‐treated
via
aqueous
solution
method
composites
were
subjected
accelerate
temperature
(40
50°C)
as
well
sea
rain
water.
developed
evaluated
on
American
society
testing
materials
(ASTM)
standards
results
revealed
consistent
stability
in
tensile
strength
for
post‐silane
both
Particularly,
interlaminar
shear
(ILSS)
test
emphasized
that
reinforcements
has
high
resistance
delamination.
Similarly,
flammability
demonstrated
sustained
fire‐resistant
properties
horizontal
vertical
orientations,
negligible
variations
flame
propagation
speed.
Thermal
conductivity
intricate
interplay
PET
core
heat
transfer.
Thus,
from
it
evident
helped
maintain
laminates
adhere
matrix
spite
conditions
such
prolonged
exposition
water
immersion.
These
findings
contribute
valuable
insights
into
load
bearing
performance
human
applications
where
happened
frequently.
Highlights
Lightweight
polymer
foam‐areca
prepared
tested
weather
using
amino‐silane
Treated
maintained
mechanical
under
aged
condition
Silane
good
thermal
Hybrid Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6, P. 100232 - 100232
Published: June 16, 2024
Corrosive
environments
affect
the
physical
and
mechanical
properties
of
natural
fiber-reinforced
epoxy
composites.
In
such
a
context,
this
study
focuses
on
durability
corrosive
impact
bast
fiber-based
Synthetic
glass
fiber,
aluminium
foil
were
also
used
for
hybridization.
The
composites
hybrids
made
using
unidirectional
jute
banana-fiber
mats.
Composites
immersed
in
NaCl
solution
to
create
environment,
their
investigated.
Hybridization
with
fiber
has
lowest
conditions.
However,
saline
it
substantially
alters
composite
materials.
XRD
SEM
performed
dry
samples,
samples
pH
8.
analysis
revealed
that
adding
synthetic
decreases
crystallinity.
Hence,
shows
hybridizing
is
noble
approach
use
environments.
experimental
results
verified
by
finite
element
ABAQUS.
SPE Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 192 - 205
Published: Jan. 10, 2024
Abstract
One
of
the
primary
drawbacks
associated
with
natural
fiber
reinforced
composites
is
their
relatively
poor
mechanical
properties.
potential
approach
to
overcome
this
challenge
augment
loading,
thereby
improving
interfacial
characteristics
and
hybridization.
In
study,
hybrid
polyester
composite
structures
jute/hemp
fibers
were
fabricated
via
hand
layup
process,
loadings
varying
between
30%,
50%,
70%
by
volume.
Fibers
subjected
alkali
solutions
(NaOH)
containing
3%
5%
in
advance
composites'
formation.
The
impact,
flexural,
tensile
investigated
laboratory
studies.
materials
that
underwent
testing
a
50
vol%
loading
NaOH
exhibited
maximum
strength
(26.6
MPa),
modulus
(733.56
flexural
(62.7
(3.04
GPa).
Highlights
Hybrid
fabricated.
Hand
method
used
various
(30%,
volume).
Highest
properties
obtained
for
treatment
50%
loading.
Journal of Materials Chemistry B,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(15), P. 3307 - 3337
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Materials
research
relating
to
bio-based
polymers
and
composites
has
become
the
order
of
day
several
types
are
being
undertaken
on
these
materials.
This
is
mainly
due
belief
in
ability
serve
as
potential
alternatives
for
synthetic
fiber-reinforced
mitigate
problems
pertaining
environmental
pollution.
A
majority
fibers
market
today
developed
from
nonrenewable
petroleum-based
These
have
harm
natural
biodiversity
environment.
On
other
hand,
use
bioplastics
biocomposites
supported
by
a
few
facts
such
low
cost,
lesser
energy
consumption
during
production,
notable
mechanical
thermal
characteristics.
The
usage
manufacture
numerous
applications
greatly
enhance
sustainability
eradicating
problem
waste
generation.
Considering
all
above
points,
current
review
focuses
synthesis
characterization
biocomposites.
An
elaborate
discussion
properties
materials
also
been
made.
In
addition,
this
comprehensively
discusses
applications,
challenges,
prospects
