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Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers: 2000–2010
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A comprehensive review of literature on bio-fiber reinforced composites is presented in this paper, where the overall characteristics of reinforcing fibers used in biocomposites, including source, type, structure, composition, as well as mechanical properties, are reviewed.About:
This article is published in Progress in Polymer Science.The article was published on 2012-11-01. It has received 3074 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Biocomposite & Transfer molding.read more
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Potential for Natural Fiber Reinforcement in PLA Polymer Filaments for Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Additive Manufacturing: A Review
TL;DR: In this article, the potential of natural fiber and kenaf fiber reinforced PLA composite filament for fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D-printing technology is highlighted, and eight challenges must be solved and carried out to achieve longterm sustainability and market acceptability of KF/PLA composite filaments.
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Development of sugar palm yarn/glass fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester hybrid composites
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Alfa fiber-polyurethane composite as a thermal and acoustic insulation material for building applications
TL;DR: In this article, the authors pointed out the introduction of natural alkalised alpha fibres as reinforcement in the preparation of partially biodegradable green insulation material composite and found that 10% of alkali solution improved the hydrophobic character, mechanical and interfacial properties of the fibers.
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Strong and Flexible Nanocomposites of Carboxylated Cellulose Nanofibril Dispersed by Industrial Lignin
TL;DR: In this article, industrial lignin can be facilely processed with carboxylated cellulose nanofibril (CNF) to obtain strong, flexible, and transparent nanocomposites via film casting of dispersions.
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Natural Leaf Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Polyester Composites.
Sanjeev Kumar,Lalta Prasad,Vinay Kumar Patel,Virendra Kumar,Anil Kumar,Anshul Yadav,Jerzy Winczek +6 more
TL;DR: In this article, the physical and mechanical properties of different natural leaf fiber-based composites are addressed, and the influences of fibre loading and fibre length on mechanical properties are discussed for different matrices-based composite materials.
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Composites reinforced with cellulose based fibres
TL;DR: In this article, a survey about physical and chemical treatment methods which improve the fiber matrix adhesion, their results and effects on the physical properties of composites is presented, and the influence of such treatments by taking into account fibre content on the creep, quasi-static, cyclic dynamic and impact behaviour of natural fibre reinforced plastics are discussed in detail.
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Biofibres, biodegradable polymers and biocomposites: An overview
TL;DR: The structural aspects and properties of several biofibers and biodegradable polymers, recent developments of different biofiber and biocomposites are discussed in this paper.
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Natural fibres: can they replace glass in fibre reinforced plastics?
TL;DR: In this paper, natural fibres (sisal, kenaf, hemp, jute and coir) reinforced polypropylene composites were processed by compression molding using a film stacking method.
Natural fibres: Can they replace glass in fibre reinforced plastics ?
TL;DR: In this article, natural fibres (sisal, kenaf, hemp, jute and coir) reinforced polypropylene composites were processed by compression molding using a film stacking method.
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Biofibres and Biocomposites
Maya Jacob John,Sabu Thomas +1 more
TL;DR: A review of the literature on the various aspects of cellulosic fibres and biocomposites can be found in this paper, where the pros and cons of using these fibres are enumerated in this review.