Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
The
use
of
natural
fibers
has
seen
a
significant
rise
in
the
composites
sector,
resulting
creation
polymer
with
exceptional
strength.
These
environmentally-friendly
alternatives
offer
compelling
substitute
for
synthetic
composites.
This
study
explores
date
palm
waste
as
reinforcement
fabrication
polyvinyl
chloride
(PVC)
A
surface
modification
method
was
essential
improving
binding
interaction
between
and
PVC
two-hour
benzoyl
treatment
at
140
°C
played
crucial
role.
examined
effects
hydrothermal
aging
on
mechanical
properties
composites,
using
various
techniques
such
morphology
analysis,
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
spectroscopy,
Thermogravimetric
Analysis,
made
untreated
those
treated
chloride.
Although
fiber-reinforced
improved
their
properties,
it
is
to
note
that
reduced
tensile
strength
by
10%.
Despite
this,
these
prove
be
well-suited
applications
requiring
moderate
stiffness
mild
environmental
conditions.
while
utilizing
treatment,
still
represent
more
sustainable
alternative
traditional
incorporating
renewable
enhancing
which
potentially
reduces
overall
impact.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 4276 - 4276
Published: Oct. 31, 2023
Natural
fiber
composites
are
receiving
more
and
attention
because
of
their
greenness
low
cost.
Among
natural
fibers,
bamboo
is
characterized
by
fast
growth,
a
short
cultivation
period,
high
strength
good
toughness,
one
the
strongest
fibers
in
world.
A
bamboo-fiber-reinforced
polymer
composite
(BFRPC)
has
characteristics
mechanical
strength,
density,
degradability,
etc.
It
industrial
applicability
comparable
to
metal
materials,
same
strong
corrosion
resistance
as
such
glass
carbon
immunity
electromagnetic
interference
thermal
conductivity
materials.
Its
unidirectional
specific
modulus
higher
than
that
fiber,
second
only
extremely
price
which
playing
an
increasingly
important
role
field
can
be
widely
used
fields
wind
power,
construction,
aviation,
automotive,
medical
care
so
on.
At
present,
it
been
initially
packaging,
automotive
transportation
fields,
expected
replace
petroleum-based
plastics
various
fields.
In
addition
environmental
protection
green
production,
they
have
excellent
physical
properties.
This
paper
provides
overview
properties
thermoplastic
thermoset
developed
far,
tensile
flexural
impact
strength.
addition,
prospects
for
packaging
agricultural
applications
presented.
Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(12), P. 1645 - 1681
Published: May 27, 2024
The
past
few
years
have
witnessed
a
significant
surge
in
research
focused
on
sustainable
food
packaging,
driven
by
consumer
ecological
awareness.
Food
packaging
can
be
categorized
as
functional,
which
requires
resistance
to
oxygen,
water,
and
bacteria,
high-performance,
demands
strong
mechanical
properties.
A
notable
trend
has
resulted
the
emergence
of
green
composites,
due
their
intrinsic
bio-based
biodegradable
nature.
Among
these
there
been
growing
interest
utilizing
poly
(lactic
acid)
(PLA)-based
composites
for
high-performance
particularly
through
incorporation
natural
fibers
reinforcement.
In
parallel,
use
zinc
oxide
(ZnO)
nanofillers
PLA-based
gained
attention
field
functional
packaging.
However,
noteworthy
gap
persists
literature
concerning
materials
demanding
both
properties,
with
combinations
ZnO-functionalizing
fillers
within
PLA
matrix.
This
review
intends
explore
effects
ZnO
films,
well
effectiveness
reinforcements
matrices.
also
emphasizes
need
future
integrating
matrix
active
rigid
Separations,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(8), P. 245 - 245
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
Plant
fibers’
wide
availability
and
accessibility
are
the
main
causes
of
growing
interest
in
sustainable
technologies.
The
two
primary
factors
to
consider
while
concentrating
on
composite
materials
their
low
weight
highly
specific
features,
as
well
environmental
friendliness.
Pineapple
leaf
fiber
(PALF)
stands
out
among
natural
fibers
due
its
rich
cellulose
content,
cost-effectiveness,
eco-friendliness,
good
strength.
This
review
provides
an
intensive
assessment
surface
treatment,
extraction,
characterization,
modifications
progress,
mechanical
properties,
potential
applications
PALF-based
polymer
composites.
Classification
fibers,
synthetic
chemical
composition,
micro
cellulose,
nanocellulose,
cellulose-based
have
been
extensively
reviewed
reported.
Besides,
PALF
can
be
extracted
into
lignin
used
reinforcement
for
development
biocomposites
with
desirable
properties.
Furthermore,
this
article
is
keen
study
biodegradation
lignocellulosic
biopolymers,
soil
ocean
environments.
Through
evaluation
existing
literature,
a
detailed
summary
material
suitable
various
industrial
applications,
including
energy
generation,
storage,
conversion,
mulching
films.
Applied Engineering Letters Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 64 - 75
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
present
study
aims
to
assess
the
impact
of
alfa
and
date
palm
natural
fibers
as
reinforcement
for
epoxy,
vinyl
ester,
polyimide
polymer
(Alfa-Date
palm/epoxy,
Alfa-Date
palm/vinyl
Alfa-date
palm/polyimide)
through
a
genetic
approach.
employs
simulation
rooted
in
Weibull
formalism,
employing
operators
such
selection,
crossing,
mutation
nuanced
evaluation
damage
at
fiber-matrix
interface
across
studied
materials.
algorithm
results
authentically
capture
intrinsic
behaviour
these
materials,
emphasising
key
mechanical
properties
like
Young’s
Modulus,
deformation,
stress
break.
obtained
highlight
that
matrix
showing
highest
modulus
value
its
fiber-
exhibits
superior
strength.
These
conclusions
align
with
contemporary
advancements
fiber-reinforced
composite
materials
tailored
diverse
industries
eco-friendly
applications.
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 3582 - 3582
Published: April 24, 2024
Lignocellulosic-based
polymer
composites
have
gained
significant
interest
due
to
their
‘’green’’
character
as
a
response
environmental
concerns.
A
diverse
array
of
lignocellulosic
fibers
is
utilized,
depending
on
fiber
dimensions,
chemical
composition,
moisture
content,
and
the
fiber–matrix
interface.
The
aim
this
study
establish
an
alternative
standardized
methodology,
aimed
at
comparatively
estimating
performance
through
examination
individual
plant
fibers.
studied
are
ramie,
hemp,
flax,
kenaf,
HDPE-based
corresponding
were
analyzed
for
across
various
fiber-content
levels
(10,
20,
30
wt.%).
It
was
found
that
kenaf
showcases
largest
average
diameter,
succeeded
by
flax.
Additionally,
ramie
exhibit
elevated
crystallinity,
suggesting
increased
cellulose
with
having
lowest
crystallinity
index
among
compared.
Based
Thermogravimetric
analysis,
displays
content
examined
fibers,
followed
ultimately
which
recorded
highest
while,
similarly,
exhibits
mass
loss
processing
temperature
composites.
Composites
containing
smaller
diameters
higher
indexes
lower
absorptions,
such
demonstrate
superior
thermal
stability
Young’s
modulus
values
in
respective
However,
poor
interfacial
adhesion
affects
mechanical
all
Understanding
morphology,
inner
structure,
important
developing
new
composite
materials
optimizing
selection
applications.
