Journal of Natural Fibers,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 14, 2024
For
decades,
agricultural
waste-derived
natural
fibers
have
been
explored
to
reduce
plastic
waste
impacts
and
improve
management.
However,
fiber-reinforced
composites
often
underperform
compared
high-cost
synthetic
fibers.
This
study
aims
enhance
the
performance
of
areca
sheath
fiber
(ASF)-reinforced
epoxy
through
minimal
additions
(3,
5,
7
wt%)
low-cost
thermoplastic
polybutylene
terephthalate
monofilament
(PBTM).
The
effects
alkali-treated
ASF
loadings
(30,
40,
50,
60
structural
modifications
on
continuous
were
examined.
PBTM
was
used
fabricate
ASF-reinforced
with
sandwich
random
structures.
Compared
composites,
structures
increased
tensile
flexural
strengths
by
up
83%
45%,
respectively.
Modifying
50
wt%
composite
modulus
(1.5
3.4
GPa),
breaking
energy
(1.1
1.7
MJ/m3),
impact
strength
(24.5
36.7
kJ/m2).
modification
also
significantly
enhanced
thermal
stability
reduced
water
absorption,
as
confirmed
thermogravimetric
absorption
analyses.
Optical
microscopic
fractogram
characterization
indicated
that
surface
treatment
improved
interface
compatibility,
while
their
load-bearing
capacity.
These
findings
suggest
suitability
PBTM-modified
hybrid
in
construction
other
applications.
Journal of Open Innovation Technology Market and Complexity,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
10(3), С. 100357 - 100357
Опубликована: Авг. 5, 2024
This
research
work
examines
how
consumer
behavior
and
purchasing
pattern
are
affected
by
recycled
cotton-polyester
blended
clothing,
with
a
particular
emphasis
on
sustainable
apparel
merchandising.
The
use
of
materials
has
drawn
lot
attention
as
environmental
sustainability
in
the
fashion
business
is
growing
attention.
In
order
to
investigate
customer
behavior,
perceptions,
preferences
decisions
regarding
clothing.This
employed
mixed-methods
design
that
included
both
qualitative
quantitative
methods.
For
deeper
understanding
attitudes,
opinions
motives
towards
particular,
this
phase
qualitatively
involves
one-on-one
interview
focus
group
discussions
based
age,
gender
social
class
well
level
education.
addition,
study
considers
aspects
such
longevity
use,
wear
resistance,
quality,
ease
clothing
comfort
influence
buying
decisions.
Using
data
from
foundation,
uses
surveys
given
broad
sample
measure
for
clothing.
aims
at
identifying
key
factors
impact
preference
customers
cotton
polyester
blends
apparel.
Additionally,
it
assess
merchandising
techniques
promote
these
goods.
indicates
individuals
aged
25–45
higher
strata
educational
attainment
exhibit
greater
awareness
more
than
60
%
demonstrating
marked
inclination
products.
Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
30(6), С. 1659 - 1671
Опубликована: Авг. 9, 2024
Abstract
Nowadays,
the
demand
for
protective
clothing
specific
activities
has
been
fueled
by
consumer's
attitudes
toward
hygiene
and
their
active
lifestyles.
The
aim
of
present
work
is
focused
on
creating
textiles
that
are
safe
environment.
This
study
uses
mushroom–neem
oil
neem
to
test
antioxidant
properties
make
cotton
fabric
resists
bacterial
growth.
Pad
dry
cure
used
create
antimicrobial
with
citric
acid
(1%)
as
a
cross‐linking
agent.
antibacterial
activity
against
Escherichia
coli
DPPH
assay
were
assessed
applying
separately
knitted
at
120,
130,
140,
150°C.
FTIR
EDS
incorporation
surfaces.
Both
treated
untreated
surface
morphology
examined
using
scanning
electron
microscopy.
An
increase
in
curing
temperature
was
found
change
comfort
characteristics
fabric.
analysis
also
antimicrobials
reduced
thermal
conductivity.
Most
importantly,
increasing
improved
all
properties.
Notably,
mushroom
more
comfortable
than
oil.
Highlights
Cotton
fabrics
showed
activity.
Neem
oil‐treated
had
better
Higher
temperatures
conductivity
comfort.
Mushroom–neem
samples
have
superior
physical
Bioactive
material
treatments
can
reduce
chemical
environmental
impact.
Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
20
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
The
healthcare
industry
can
greatly
benefit
from
natural
colorants
as
bioactive
component
integrated
textiles.
These
textiles
are
perfect
for
use
in
because
they
biocompatible,
have
antimicrobial
characteristics
and
sustainable.
It
is
an
exciting
new
development
that
might
replace
harmful
synthetic
dyes
with
safer
more
practical
options
of
bio-colorants
makes
them
both
biocompatible
antimicrobial.
By
facilitating
quicker
healing
warding
off
infections,
these
further
add
to
improved
outcomes.
also
helps
fund
research
into
smart
clothes
track
vital
signs
better
care
patients.
Incorporating
the
focus
this
review
paper
which
will
examine
different
sources
fabrication
methods.
In
addition,
work
discuss
obstacles
future
possibilities
bio-colorant
technology
advancement
textile
sectors.
Developing
monitor
health
parameters,
improving
wound
dressings
properties
creating
fabrics
surgical
garments
hospital
linens
all
potential
uses
Patients
wear
protect
themselves
ultraviolet
rays
materials
could
find
environmentally
friendly
medical
supplies.
Abstract
A
sustainable
solution
to
lessen
environmental
damage,
improve
health
and
fulfill
the
increasing
need
for
environmentally
conscious
goods
might
be
textile
industry
use
eco‐friendly
printing
techniques
natural
colors.
Without
of
toxic
metal‐based
mordants,
this
research
work
set
out
examine
how
thickeners,
biomordants,
dyes
interacted
when
printed
on
cotton
knit
fabric.
Two
from
resources
leaves
Jujube
(JL)
Eucalyptus
bark
(EB)
were
extracted
in
an
aqueous
medium.
paste
was
produced
using
different
proportions
two
bio‐mordants.
For
process,
tamarind
seeds,
Indian
gooseberries
used
that
have
been
a
Soxhlet
apparatus
at
80°C
8
h.
All
but
handful
samples
binders
showed
outstanding
fastness
sample
which
graded
4
or
5.
The
development
dye‐fiber
bond
indicated
by
presence
intense
covalent
between
dye
fiber
molecules
as
FTIR.
CMC
lab
data
K/S
value
also
obtained
satisfactorily
with
maximum
RFL
77.319
K/s
1.659.
This
method
not
only
lessens
impact
sector
supports
better
more
ecologically
sensitive
manufacturing
technique.
Moreover,
apparel,
household
textiles,
technical
fabrics,
friendly
packaging
can
all
benefit
bio‐colorants
bio‐crosslinkers.
Highlights
Eco‐friendly
jujube
eucalyptus
reduces
harm.
Bio‐mordants
seeds
gooseberry
effectively
replace
harmful
mordants.
Printed
show
excellent
ratings
4–5,
proving
quality
printing.
FTIR
analysis
confirms
strong
bonds
molecules.
sustainability
renewable,
biodegradable
production.
Polymer Engineering and Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 17, 2025
Abstract
Silk,
a
natural
polymer
protein
fiber,
possesses
exceptional
properties
such
as
smoothness,
softness,
breathability,
and
drapability.
However,
silk
is
susceptible
to
photochemical
reactions
in
light,
leading
yellowing,
brittleness,
deterioration
on
the
fabric's
surface,
which
significantly
affects
its
service
life
performance.
In
this
experiment,
we
utilized
ascorbic
acid
hydrogen
peroxide
initiation
system,
along
with
glycidyl
methacrylate
(GMA)
graft
monomer,
conduct
copolymerization
modification
fabrics.
To
enhance
light
resistance
of
fabrics
textile
industry,
grafting
parameters
were
optimized
rate
adjusted
impart
anti‐UV
anti‐aging
properties.
Moreover,
whiteness
value
drastically
increased
from
26.71%
88.23%,
breaking
strength
surged
174.6
211.5
N,
contact
angle
surpassed
90°
at
an
8.8%
rate,
resulting
heightened
hydrophobicity.
Finally,
modified
exhibited
remarkable
resistance,
rendering
them
better
suited
for
advanced
applications.
This
research
work
provided
window
opportunity
prevent
yellowing
improve
making
more
suitable
various
applications
future.
Highlights
Grafted
88.23%.
Silk
had
over
hydrophobicity
grafting.
Modification
improves
silk's
optical
mechanical
Aging
reduces
thermal
fiber
strength.
Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024
Abstract
This
work
is
focused
on
reducing
the
flammability
of
25
wt.%
pineapple
leaf
fiber
(PALF)‐reinforced
bio‐based
high‐density
polyethylene
(bio‐HDPE)
composites.
Varying
contents
ammonium
polyphosphate
(APP)
up
to
10
wt.%,
have
been
incorporated
as
a
flame
retardant
while
its
effects
mechanical
and
viscoelastic
properties
are
also
evaluated.
The
linear
burning
rate
reduced
by
26%
for
10%
APP
content
in
horizontal
burn
test.
incorporation
proved
beneficial
arresting
dripping
polymer
matrix
during
vertical
Thermal
analysis
showed
that
interaction
between
natural
fibers
enhanced
residual
char
9%.
Furthermore,
dynamic
revealed
an
increase
damping
factor
(loss
tangent)
with
addition.
findings
recommend
incorporating
5%
PALF/Bio‐HDPE
composites
optimum.
PALF‐reinforced
Bio‐HDPE
composite
improved
retardancy,
mechanical,
achieved,
offering
alternative
conventional
used
automobile
construction
industries.
Highlights
Flame‐retardant
made
from
25%
PALF
APP.
base
UL
94
rate.
increases
prevents
also.
enhances
both
