Results in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20, P. 101511 - 101511
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Eco-friendly
bio-active
materials
designed
from
available
natural
resources
have
been
signified
a
big
challenge
in
the
past
few
decades.
Nevertheless,
deficiency
of
most
essential
knowledge
regarding
effective
processing
starting
which
has
used
to
fabricate
targeted
bio-polymeric
composites
framework
is
considered
foremost
encounter.
However,
cellulosic
fibers
(generally
extracted
different
parts
plants
like
bast/bark,
leaf,
steam)
received
more
attention
researchers,
due
their
outstanding
physiochemical,
thermomechanical,
morphological
properties
and
eco-friendly
nature/sustainability.
Basically,
features
hinge
on
proper
preparation
modification
process.
Conversely,
main
problem
fiber
its
hydrophilic
nature
while
polymeric
matrix
are
hydrophobic
thus
it
urgent
reduce
by
conducting
various
significant
chemical
techniques
so
as
improve
overall
quality
reinforcement
sustainable
biocomposite.
Therefore,
will
be
proposed
with
detailed
overview
focusing
notable
process
modifications
characterization
methods
this
review.
We
also
summarize
important
findings
earlier
literature
effects
treatments
being
emphasized.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(5), P. 999 - 999
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Fiber-reinforced
composites
are
widely
utilized
across
various
industries,
including
aerospace,
automotive,
and
marine,
due
to
their
outstanding
mechanical
properties
lightweight
characteristics.
Natural
fibers,
as
promising
reinforcements,
have
the
potential
replace
synthetic
fibers
in
certain
areas
meet
growing
demand
for
environmental
protection
sustainability.
These
biocomposites
offer
numerous
benefits,
reduced
carbon
footprints,
diminished
reliance
on
non-renewable
resources,
increased
natural
biodegradability.
In
addition,
utilizing
such
eco-friendly
materials
is
a
critical
strategy
balancing
industry
progress
protection.
Kenaf
fiber,
superior
bast
fiber
known
its
excellent
high
cellulose
content,
presents
considerable
advantages
enhancing
performance
of
biocomposites.
This
review
explores
kenaf
fiber-reinforced
marine
applications,
focusing
fabrication
testing
methods
evaluate
physicochemical
properties.
paper
examines
chemical
composition
investigates
fiber-based
by
hybridization
manufacturing,
provides
an
overview
status
challenges
applying
environments.
Based
this
review,
it
evident
that
significant
superiority
applications
with
advancement
manufacturing
techniques.
Eng—Advances in Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1), P. 133 - 179
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
The
Amazon
rainforest,
spanning
multiple
countries
in
South
America,
is
the
world’s
largest
equatorial
expanse,
housing
a
vast
array
of
relatively
unknown
plant
and
animal
species.
Encompassing
planet’s
greatest
flora,
offers
tremendous
variety
plants
from
which
natural
lignocellulosic
fibers
(NLFs)
can
be
extracted.
In
this
century,
NLFs,
have
long
been
utilized
by
indigenous
populations
Amazon,
garnered
interest
as
potential
reinforcements
for
composites,
whether
polymer-
or
cement-based,
various
technical
applications
such
packaging,
construction,
automotive
products,
ballistic
armor.
A
comparison
with
synthetic
materials
like
glass,
carbon,
aramid
fibers,
well
other
established
highlights
cost
specific
property
advantages
(ANFs).
Notably,
sustainable
cultivation
extraction
ANFs,
alternatives
to
deforestation
livestock
pasture,
contribute
preservation
rainforest.
This
review
article
provides
comprehensive
examination
recent
studies
directly
related
ANF-reinforced
polymer
matrix
composites.
advantages,
proposed
applications,
reported
challenges
are
highlighted,
shedding
light
on
these
unique
fibers.
Materials and Manufacturing Processes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
39(9), P. 1203 - 1212
Published: Feb. 12, 2024
Naturally
derived
fibers/fillers-based
polymers
have
gained
much
attention
in
many
industrial
applications
due
to
the
requirement
for
renewable
and
biodegradable
components.
Machining
is
sometimes
needed
simplify
assembly
of
pieces
a
finished
product.
Here,
this
article
reports
how
drill
machining
affects
polymer
composites
made
with
5
wt.%
jute
filler
that
has
undergone
alkaline
treatment.
The
experimental
tests
been
conducted
explore
impact
tool
bit
diameter,
cutting
speed
feed
on
various
generated
responses
(thrust
force,
surface
roughness,
delamination
peel-up
push-out).
results
reveal
appropriate
are
achieved
when
at
its
maximum
while
diameter
their
minimal
amounts.
response
methodology
(RSM)
support
vector
machine
(SVM)
algorithms
devised
anticipate
drilling
performance
produced
composites,
both
strategies
shown
high
agreement
experimentally
acquired
findings.
However,
ML
algorithm
proven
more
reliable
than
RSM
models
because
superior
correlation
determination
coefficients.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(5), P. 657 - 657
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Natural
fibers
extracted
from
plants
are
preferred
as
an
alternative
to
synthetic
products.
The
main
reasons
for
this
preference
their
affordable
cost,
light
weight
and
good
mechanical
properties.
However,
finding
new
natural
raw
materials
is
challenging
due
growth
limitations
in
different
geographical
areas.
Platanus
orientalis
L.
(Eastern
plane
tree)
a
tree
with
abundant
fruits
that
can
grow
many
regions
of
the
world.
aim
study
was
determine
(tensile
strength,
tensile
modulus,
elongation),
physical
(density,
fiber
diameter)
chemical
(cellulose,
hemicellulose
lignin)
properties
fruit’s
stem
by
extraction
stems
tree.
It
determined
had
cellulose
content
42.03%.
As
result
thermogravimetric
analysis,
it
thermal
resistance
up
299
°C.
strength
value
157.76
MPa,
modulus
1.39
GPa
elongation
22.01%.
suitable
use
reinforcement
thermoplastic-based
composites
at
temperatures
below
According
results
obtained
mechanical,
analysis
(PoLfs),
could
be
recommended
reinforcing
thermoplastic
thermoset
composites.
