L. Y. Mwaikambo

TL;DR: In this article, the thermal properties, crystallinity index, reactivity, and surface morphology of untreated and chemically modified fibers have been studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (WAXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors summarise a number of international research projects being undertaken to understand the mechanical properties of natural cellulose fibres and composite materials, in particular the use of novel techniques, such as Raman spectroscopy, synchrotron x-ray and half-fringe photoelastic methods of measuring the physical and micromechanical properties.

TL;DR: Two chemical treatments were applied to hemp, sisal, jute and kapok natural fibres to create better fiber-to-resin bonding in natural composite materials as mentioned in this paper, and four characterisation techniques namely XRD, DSC, FT-IR and SEM were used to elucidate the effect of the chemical treatment on the fibres.

TL;DR: In this article, a thorough analysis of physical and fine structure of hemp fibre bundles, namely surface topography, diameter, cellulose content and crystallinity index, have been presented, and the fibre bundles have been alkalised and physical and mechanical properties analyzed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the Young's modulus and tensile strength of non-woven fiber mat and unidirectional fiber composites were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy.