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Physically processed waste pineapple leaf fibre for high performance composite with polypropylene
In this work, a new physical method was used to process agro-waste pineapple leaf fibres (PALF) instead of any chemical treatment for fabricating...
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Prediction the Effect of Tensile and Elongation Properties of Dry and Wet Cotton Fibre on the Fabric Wrinkle Grade Based on Polynomial Type2 Fuzzy Neural Network Modelling
In this article, we intend to use a novel tool in computational intelligence to model the effect of the cotton fibre tensile properties on the fabric...
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Biosorption of copper using nopal fibres: moolooite formation and magnesium role in the reactive crystallization mechanism
AbstractIn this contribution, we present findings on biosorption of Cu (II) ions using novel alkali-treated nopal fibres. The biosorption data at...
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Graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate on Abelmoschus manihot fibres and their application in oil absorbency
This paper deals with the graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) on the backbone of Abelmoschus manihot fibres (AMF) successfully...
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Evaluation of Acoustic and Structural Behavior of Banana Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites
In recent times, there has been a growing interest in the production of environmentally friendly materials. One area of focus is the use of polymer...
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Comparison of Performance of Fabrics made of Torque-free and Conventional Ring Spun Yarn with Different Varieties of Cotton Fibres
Performance of fabrics produced from torque-free ring spun yarns and conventional ring spun yarns with the use of three different varieties of cotton...
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A comprehensive review on the mechanical, physical, and thermal properties of abaca fibre for their introduction into structural polymer composites
Abaca is a strong competitor among natural fibres for use as the reinforcement of polymer composites. Due to its high durability, considerable fibre...
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Potential applications of basalt fibre composites in thermal shielding
This present study demonstrates the applicability of basalt fibre-reinforced polymer (BFRP) composite materials in thermal shielding. Basalt fibres...
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Preparation of cellulose-PCC fibre hybrids: Use as filler in polypropylene (PP) composites
Polymer composite materials find application in various life sectors such as packaging, lightweight construction and the fabrication of medical...
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Hybrid Polyester Composites Reinforced with Curauá Fibres and Nanoclays
This work investigates a hybrid polyester composite consisted of Curauá natural fibres and organophilic clay nanoparticles. A Taguchi method is used...
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High consistency mechano-enzymatic pretreatment for kraft fibres: effect of treatment consistency on fibre properties
Fibre reactivity is essential for cellulose dissolution and derivatisation and a porous fibre structure is one key determinant for a highly reactive...
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Cellulose-based Composites Prepared by Two-step Extrusion from Miscanthus Grass and Cellulose Esters
Natural fibres from regional plants like miscanthus grass have gained a lot attention as a replacement of synthetic fibres due to their eco-friendly...
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Thermal properties and non-isothermal crystallization kinetics of biocomposites based on poly(lactic acid), rice husks and cellulose fibres
Bioplastics reinforced by agricultural waste fibres show promise to provide degradation back into the environment when they are no longer needed....
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Modification of softwood kraft pulp fibres using hydrogen peroxide at acidic conditions
The aim of this work was to provide softwood kraft pulp fibres with new functionalities by the introduction of carbonyl groups. Carbonyl groups are...
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Impact of Freeze–Thaw Cycles on the Mechanical Performance of Palm Seed Powder-Modified Flax-Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites
Sustainability and eco-friendliness are now prevalent, especially in product development. Making countless composites with petroleum-based polymers...
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Natural fibre reinforced vegetable-oil based polyurethane composites: a review
Due to their superior thermo-mechanical properties and excellent functional performance, polymer composites have been frequently utilized in several...
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Correlation of the Electrochemical Parameters of Carbon Fibre Treatment in Sulphuric Acid by Cyclic Voltammetry with the Created Functional Groups and Their Formation Mechanism
The unknown oxidative surface treatment of commercial carbon fibres, which raises difficulties in their application and research, the trend today and...
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Precisely patterned nanofibres made from extendable protein multiplexes
Molecular systems with coincident cyclic and superhelical symmetry axes have considerable advantages for materials design as they can be readily...
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The Influence of Wood and Basalt Fibres on Mechanical, Thermal and Hydrothermal Properties of PLA Composites
In this study, biodegradable biocomposites based on polylactide with basalt fibres (BFs) or wood fibres (WFs) of 7.5 or 15 wt% were prepared by...
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Evaluation of Thermal and Acoustic Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch/Sugarcane Bagasse Fibres Based Hybrid Composites for Wall Buildings Thermal Insulation
In the past decades, insulated material in building had been widely used and presently thermal insulation materials from agricultural biomass seen as...