Journal of Industrial Textiles,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
55
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Jute
is
a
natural
fiber
that
decomposes
organically
and
widely
used
in
textiles,
composites,
many
industrial
applications.
The
cellulose’s
crystallinity
influences
jute
fibers’
durability,
moisture
resistance,
mechanical
qualities.
This
study
examines
the
impact
of
time,
temperature,
peracetic
acid
(PAA)
concentration
on
cellulose
fibers.
Chemical
was
varied
with
time
temperature
variation
to
improve
After
experiment,
fibers
improved
altering
chemical
structure
brought
about
by
PAA’s
removal
noncellulosic
components
from
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
analysis
has
been
performed
find
improvement
treatment
which
at
2
M
for
120
min
50-60°C
maximum
75.34%.
findings
suggest
longer
times
higher
temperatures
increase
because
PAA
can
easily
reach
microfibrils.
In
addition,
it
observed
enhancement
significantly
influenced
optimal
PAA,
an
being
identified.
Polymer Engineering and Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(6), P. 2345 - 2373
Published: March 19, 2024
Abstract
High
performance
and
durability
are
essential
for
goods
to
satisfy
the
needs
of
expanding
worldwide
market.
Wood
plastic
composites
(WPCs)
materials
made
from
a
combination
wood,
polymers,
additives.
WPCs
can
be
extruded,
injected,
compressed,
or
thermoformed.
Presently,
manufactured
using
sophisticated
processes
including
as
laser
sintering,
fused
layer
modeling,
additive
manufacturing.
Properly
managing
melt
temperature
pressure
is
crucial
in
manufacturing
process
ensure
effective
polymer
incorporation.
Natural
fibers
have
distinct
benefits
composites,
but
they
also
some
serious
drawbacks,
like
lower
strength
properties—especially
impact
than
synthetic
fibers—poor
compatibility
with
hydrophobic
poorer
dimensional
stability
moisture
absorption
due
hydroxly
groups,
maximum
processing
that
limited,
thermal
degradation
above
200–220°C,
biological
durability.
The
modification
surface
improves
mentioned
disadvantages
natural
fibers.
High‐quality
require
application
chemical
physical
treatment
wood
This
extensive
review
focused
on
techniques
applied
processes,
properties
applications
WPCs.
Highlights
Modification
methods
used
was
explained.
Properties
recent
were
given.
Optimum
requirements
matrices
Fabrication
fiber
extensively
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. e30442 - e30442
Published: April 27, 2024
This
study
investigates
Ficus
Macrocarpa
tree
bark
fibers
(FMB)
as
a
sustainable
alternative
reinforcement
for
polymer
composites.
The
Industrial
Revolution
marked
the
evolution
of
composites
with
synthetic
material
reinforcement,
leading
to
environmental
concerns.
Natural
have
recently
gained
prominence
efficient
alternatives
Despite
numerous
natural
being
considered,
ensuring
raw
source
remains
crucial.
In
this
study,
were
extracted
from
FMB
and
subjected
alkali
treatment
evaluate
their
impact
on
physical,
chemical,
thermal
properties.
Initially,
measured
253.80±15
μm
in
diameter,
reduced
223.27±12
post-alkali
treatment.
Chemical
analysis
showed
an
increase
cellulose
content
59.7wt.%,
23.34%
improvement
over
untreated
(48.4wt.%).
crystalline
index
treated
80.20%
84.75%,
respectively,
no
noticeable
changes
phase.
Additionally,
size
increased
3.21nm.
Thermogravimetric
demonstrated
enhanced
stability
up
378.87ºC,
while
kinetic
activation
energy
remained
constant
at
64.76
kJ/mol
both
fibers.
further
improved
surface
roughness
39.26,
confirmed
by
scanning
electron
microscopic
images.
These
findings
highlight
potential
environmentally
friendly
replacement
physical
properties
excellent
make
them
promising
choice
eco-conscious
materials.
Composites Part C Open Access,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
10, P. 100333 - 100333
Published: Dec. 5, 2022
Plant
fibers
are
increasingly
used
in
fabricating
polymer
composite
components
useful
the
automotive,
construction,
and
aerospace
industries.
This
surge
usage
of
plant
different
industries
is
owing
to
improved
understanding
toxicity
synthetic
fibers.
It
essential
point
out
that
“Humans
need
earth,
not
earth
needs
humans”
therefore
policymakers
researchers
working
on
replacing
traditional
materials
with
green
materials.
many
advantages
over
materials,
such
as
easy
processing,
reduction
CO2
emissions,
biodegradable,
recyclable,
good
thermomechanical
properties,
better
compatibility
human
health.
Therefore,
extensively
a
modifier
for
polymers.
The
drawbacks
presence
OH
groups
their
basic
structure
amorphous
components.
Both
these
can
be
reduced
by
chemically
treating
Further
coupling
agents
increase
between
fiber
polymer.
reported
incorporating
(non-continuous
or
continuous),
mats
reinforcement
polymers
improve
mechanical,
thermal
resistance,
conductivity,
surface
properties.
Accelerated
aging
studies
also
favourable
results
use
fiber-based
composites
long-term
outdoor
applications.
However,
have
lower
strength
hydrophilic
compared
fibers,
more
research
required
overcome
fully
drawbacks.
review
examines
discusses
fundamentals
fiber,
its
drawbacks,
recent
trends,
prospects,
potential
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 4960 - 4988
Published: June 20, 2023
In
order
to
increase
the
robustness
of
natural
fiber
(NFR),
hybridization
with
synthetic
fibers
is
crucial.
The
widespread
usage
hybrid
composites
(HCs)
in
modern
structural
applications
reflects
their
increasing
popularity.
When
compared
non-hybrid
composites,
offers
additional
advantages
due
its
combination
inexpensive,
high-quality
that
enhance
properties
a
composite
without
significant
cost.
Although
mechanical
(MP)
various
HCs
have
not
yet
been
explored
depth,
it
one
benefits
brought
by
hybridization.
This
article
reviews
and
analyzes
latest
information
on
MP
composed
fibers.
It
also
conducts
critical
analysis
important
can
be
gleaned
from
published
research
factors
influence
morphological
characteristics,
physical-mechanical
attributes,
benefits,
challenges
associated
NFR-reinforced
composites.
As
result,
this
compilation
provides
an
in-depth
innovative
treatment
techniques
are
suitable
for
enhancing
interfacial
bonding
(IB)
between
NF
polymer
matrix
(PM)
MP.
Additionally,
each
category
HCs,
including
thermoset
thermoplastic
polymers
as
well
bionanocomposites,
discussed.
Overall,
comprehensive
study
demonstrates
lignocellulosic
widely
employed
reinforcement
confirms
reinforcing
has
synergistic
impacts
HCs.
Journal of Natural Fibers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: March 25, 2024
The
growing
concern
for
environmentally
friendly
biomaterials
has
spurred
interest
in
natural
fibers
as
a
viable
alternative
to
synthetic
various
industrial
applications.
Chemical
treatment
of
is
necessary
cases
where
it
desired
enhance
their
properties
and
make
them
more
suitable
These
treatments
can
remove
impurities,
increase
fiber
roughness
better
adhesion,
modify
surface
chemistry,
ultimately
improving
characteristics
like
tensile
strength,
thermal
stability,
compatibility
with
matrix
materials
composites.
In
this
study,
chemical
treatments,
including
Sodium
Hydroxide,
Ammonium
Potassium
Permanganate,
were
applied
the
Bamboo
structure.
morphological
characteristics,
degree
crystallinity
treated
examined.
Results
revealed
that
5%
Hydroxide
2
hours
significantly
improved
strength
compared
other
treatments.
composition
analysis,
XRD,
FTIR
analyses
confirmed
removal
impurities
amorphous
substances.
Density
measurements
indicated
reduction
volume
due
elimination
low
molecular
weight
leading
increased
density.
This
research
provides
valuable
insights
development
sustainable
construction
automotive
industries
such
wall
panels,
dashboards
door
panels.
