Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
Abstract
Nowadays,
natural
fibers
are
in
greater
demand
as
compared
to
synthetic
because
of
their
various
benefits,
such
affordability,
lightweight,
biodegradability,
and
environmental
friendliness.
Ramie
is
one
fiber
that
gaining
importance
owing
its
outstanding
mechanical
properties.
This
article
examines
the
literature
on
ramie
a
reinforcing
material,
with
main
emphasis
recent
decade
(2013–2023).
Various
studies
surface
treatments
improve
bonding
properties
fiber‐reinforced
composites
(RFRCs)
discussed.
The
tribological
several
RFRCs
explored.
applications
ramie‐based
industrial
areas
also
highlighted.
findings
this
review
indicate
combination
alkali
silane
treatment
greatly
improves
thermal
behavior
RFRCs,
whereas
treating
ammonium
polyphosphate
enhances
flame
retardant
Furthermore,
lack
characterization
different
filler
materials,
rice
husk,
eggshell
powder,
waste
tire
particles,
fishbone
powder
needs
be
studied.
insufficient
particularly
thermoplastic
polymers,
highlight
research
gaps
attention
from
researchers
understand
potential
for
wear‐resistant
applications.
Highlights
Surface
enhance
fiber‐polymer
bonding.
Alkali
+
boosts
composite
rigidity.
Ammonium
retardancy.
Hybrid
ramie/epoxy
shows
strong
Research
needed
LDPE,
PC,
materials.
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.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4), P. 466 - 466
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
The
search
for
new
natural,
sustainable,
economical
and
biodegradable
reinforcements
composite
materials
has
increased
in
recent
years,
highlighting
the
importance
of
fibers
from
natural
environment.
This
work
evaluates
use
tururi
fibrous
fabric
as
a
reinforcement
polymer
matrix,
using
Fourier
transform
infrared
spectroscopy,
X-ray
diffraction,
thermogravimetry
scanning
electron
microscopy.
mechanical
fractographic
performance
composites
reinforced
with
2.5,
5.0
7.5%
mass
fraction
polyester
matrix
is
also
investigated.
FTIR
XRD
results
identified
groups
characteristic
presence
elemental
constituents
such
cellulose,
hemicellulose
lignin.
Thermogravimetry
indicated
good
thermal
stability
near
246
°C.
morphology
irregular
formed
by
tangles
threads.
behavior
bending
revealed
variation
stress
increase
percentage
explained
defects
failures
due
to
low
interfacial
adhesion
between
phases.
Impact
tests
that
increasing
improves
impact
energy
absorption,
reflecting
better
load
distribution.
Thus,
development
this
promising
applications
green
sustainable
products.
