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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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PLA Composites Reinforced with Flax and Jute Fibers-A Review of Recent Trends, Processing Parameters and Mechanical Properties.
TL;DR: This work reviews the current state of the art of PLA compounds reinforced with two of the high strength natural fibers for this application: flax and jute and settles the basis of the next generation of flax/jute reinforced PLA composites (200 Maximum).
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Comprehensive characterization of natural cellulosic fiber from Coccinia grandis stem.
TL;DR: The anatomical, physico-chemical, mechanical, thermal and surface characteristics of Coccinia grandis fiber were studied for a potential substitute to the harmful synthetic fibers to reveal the presence of high strength xylem fibers.
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A Brief Review of Jute Fibre and Its Composites
TL;DR: The use of jute fibers as reinforcement for development of composite materials has increased in nowadays because the vexation shown by the environment due to increase in fuel prices, depletion of fossil fuels, global warming are the major concerns which force the researchers to work in the area of green composites as discussed by the authors.
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Critical Review of the Parameters Affecting the Effectiveness of Moisture Absorption Treatments Used for Natural Composites
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors show that these treatments do not guarantee a sufficient improvement of the moisture absorption properties of natural composites, and the moisture treatments should be applied under the consideration of the following parameters: (i) type of hosting matrix; (ii) type natural fiber; (iii) loading of natural fiber, (iv) the hybridization of natural fibers with mineral/synthetic counterparts; (v) implantation of nanofillers.
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Unique water sensors based on carbon nanotube–cellulose composites
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used electrically conductive films composed of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and cellulose matrix as water sensors, which exhibited rapid response and high sensitivity, with a relative electrical resistance change of 5500-500% for cellulose-CNT composites with CNT loading from 2 to 10 kilograms.
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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.