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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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Progress in Green Polymer Composites from Lignin for Multifunctional Applications: A Review
TL;DR: Lignin is one of the three major components found in the cell walls of natural lignocellulosic materials and is widely available as a major byproduct of a number of industries involved in retrieving the polysaccharide components of plants for industrial applications, such as in paper making, ethanol production from biomass, etc.
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A Review on Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite and Its Applications
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of the most appropriate and widely used natural fiber reinforced polymer composites (NFPCs) and their applications is presented in this paper. But, the results of the review are limited due to the high water absorption, inferior fire resistance, and lower mechanical properties of NFPCs.
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A review of the recent developments in biocomposites based on natural fibres and their application perspectives
TL;DR: In this paper, a brief outline of work that covers in the area of biocomposites, major class of biodegradable polymers, natural fibres, as well as their manufacturing techniques and properties has been highlighted.
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Processing and characterization of natural cellulose fibers/thermoset polymer composites.
TL;DR: The prime aim of this review article is to demonstrate the recent development and emerging applications of natural cellulose fibers and their polymer materials.
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A review on modification methods to cellulose-based adsorbents to improve adsorption capacity
TL;DR: It is evident from the literature survey presented herein that modified cellulose-based adsorbents exhibit good potential for the removal of various aquatic pollutants, however, still there is a need to find out the practical utility of these adsorbent on a commercial scale, leading to the improvement of pollution control.
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Design and optimization of biopolyester bagasse fiber composites
TL;DR: In this article, bagasse fibers were cleaned with boiling water and acetone soxhlet extraction to avoid using adhesive chemicals and comply with biosafety standards in the packaging industry.
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Influence of static and cyclic climate condition on bending properties of wood plastic composites (WPC)
TL;DR: In this article, the coupling agent maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAH-PP) was used to improve the mechanical properties of wood and natural fiber reinforced plastic composites.
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Preparation and mechanical characterization of jute reinforced polypropylene/natural rubber composite:
Haydar U. Zaman,Ruhul A. Khan,M. E. Haque,Mubarak A. Khan,Avik Khan,Tanzina Huq,Nazia Noor,M Mahabubur Rahman,K. Mustafizur Rahman,D. Huq,Mohamad Asri Ahmad +10 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a poly(propylene) (PP) matrix jute fiber reinforced composites were prepared by compression molding and a non-vulcanized natural rubber (NR) was blended (10-50% by weight) with PP using extruder, and films (PP + NR) were fabricated and characterized.
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Studies of Sisal Fiber-Containing Composites
A. Meddahi,K. Ait tahar,M. Bibi +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the physicomechanical properties of sisal fibers and experiments on the mechanical behavior of a composite consisting of saturated polyester matrix and polyepoxy resin reinforced by either sisal fiber or by glass fiber with different percentages are presented.
Plasma modification of sisal and high-density polyethylene composites : effect on mechanical properties
TL;DR: Sisal fibers and finely powdered high-density polyethylene were surface functionalized using dichlorosilane (DS) under R-F plasma conditions to improve interfacial adhesion between the two dissimilar substrates.