Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(14), P. 6133 - 6133
Published: July 15, 2024
The
availability
of
a
sustainable
technique
for
degumming
lignocellulose
fibers
is
challenge
the
fiber
processing
industry.
Removal
non-cellulosic
content
from
essential
improving
their
mechanical
and
chemical
properties,
which
makes
more
suitable
various
applications.
Herein,
catalytic
Fenton-based
oxidation
process
was
employed
to
isolate
microcellulose
raw
flax
fibers.
Various
complementary
methods
such
as
FT-IR/NMR
spectroscopy
TGA
were
used
obtain
insight
into
thermal
behavior
treated
morphology
studied
using
Scanning
Electron
Microscopy
(SEM),
whereas
surface
properties
evaluated
by
dye-based
adsorption
method,
along
with
potentiometric
point-of-zero-charge
method.
To
uniform
diameter,
several
Fenton
reaction
parameters
optimized:
pH
(7),
time
(15
h),
iron
sulfate
(2
wt.%),
hydrogen
peroxide
(10
wt.%).
results
indicate
that,
under
specified
conditions,
average
diameter
(12.3
±
0.5
µm)
reduced
58%,
resulting
in
an
5.2
0.3
µm
We
demonstrate
that
had
lower
dye
capacity
methylene
blue,
consistent
smoother
features
over
Overall,
this
study
contributes
utilization
efficient
production
improved
physicochemical
distribution,
contrast
traditional
alkali-based
treatment.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 29, 2025
Abstract
Fiber-reinforced
polymer
composites
are
subjected
to
harsh
environmental
conditions
over
the
course
of
their
designed
lifespan.
Studying
aging
process
fiber-reinforced
exposed
boiling
water
is
critical
for
improving
durability.
This
study
uses
a
hand
lay-up
technique
fabricate
from
glass
fiber,
bamboo
nanoclay,
and
epoxy.
Tensile
flexural
tests
conducted
following
ASTM
standards.
The
%
uptake
water-soaked
specimens
measured,
performance
dry
compared
with
those
composites.
results
show
that
water-soaking
have
an
adverse
impact
on
all
Boiling
epoxy
samples
reduction
in
tensile
properties
by
25
30%
18
22%
under
processes
1
2
soaking,
respectively,
ones.
Meanwhile,
composites,
decrease
19
27%,
decline
12
20%
respectively.
However,
incorporating
nanoclay
enhances
5
7%
10
12%,
absorption
rate
composite
strength
addition
nanoclay.
Additionally,
reduces
percentage
17
26%
11
18%
SEM
analysis
fracture
surfaces
reveals
causes
specimen
failure
load,
distinct
differences
between
specimens.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 5, 2025
Abstract
Natural
fiber‐reinforced
polymeric
composites
(NFRCs)
offer
a
sustainable
solution
at
the
intersection
of
environmental
consciousness
and
materials
engineering.
These
address
plastic
pollution
industrial
material
demands
by
utilizing
natural
fibers
with
advantages
biodegradability,
lightweight
properties,
economic
viability,
promising
mechanical
characteristics.
Technical
challenges
remain,
including
inconsistent
fiber
quality,
inadequate
stability,
water
absorption,
thermal
instability,
compatibility
issues
hydrophobic
matrices.
This
work
examines
bamboo,
flax,
hemp
their
integration
into
polymer
composites,
analyzing
various
surface
modification
techniques
impact
on
performance
fiber‐matrix
interactions.
Our
investigation
covers
fundamental
advanced
treatments,
resultant
effects
in
commercial
applications
across
diverse
industries.
Environmental
is
evaluated
through
detailed
life
cycle
assessments,
focusing
automotive
where
NFRCs
show
particular
promise
for
component
manufacturing.
The
concludes
future
outlook
identifying
emerging
trends
research
opportunities,
providing
researchers,
engineers,
industry
practitioners
strategic
roadmap
advancing
NFRC
technology
as
part
broader
transition
toward
engineering
solutions.
Highlights
options
performance.
Challenges:
matrix
compatibility.
Analysis
hemp:
modifications,
LCA
highlights
NFRC's
role
lightweight,
Review
offers
to
advance
composite
materials.
