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Kenaf fiber reinforced composites: A review
Hazizan Md Akil,Mohd Firdaus Omar,A. A. M. Mazuki,Sahnizam Safiee,Zainal Arifin Mohd Ishak,Abu Bakar +5 more
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In this article, an overview of the developments made in the area of kenaf fiber reinforced composites, in terms of their market, manufacturing methods, and overall properties is presented.About:
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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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Production and modification of nanofibrillated cellulose using various mechanical processes: A review
H. P. S. Abdul Khalil,H. P. S. Abdul Khalil,Y. Davoudpour,Md. Nazrul Islam,Md. Nazrul Islam,Asniza Mustapha,Kumar Sudesh,Rudi Dungani,Rudi Dungani,Mohammad Jawaid +9 more
TL;DR: This review focuses on recent developments in pretreatments, nanofibrillated cellulose production and its application in nanopaper applications, coating additives, security papers, food packaging, and surface modifications and also for first time its drying.
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Characterization and Properties of Natural Fiber Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review
TL;DR: Various fabrication techniques employed for the production of natural fiber reinforced polymer composites are discussed and a detailed review of the research devoted to the analysis of their structure and properties by a variety of characterization techniques are presented.
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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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Progress Report on Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
TL;DR: A review of natural fiber reinfocred composites focusing on natural fiber types and sources, processing methods, modification of fibers, matrices (petrochemical and renewable), and their mechanical performance is presented in this paper.
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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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A Literature Review of Poly(Lactic Acid)
TL;DR: In this article, a literature review is presented regarding the synthesis, and physicochemical, chemical, and mechanical properties of poly(lactic acid)(PLA), with an orthorhombic unit cell.
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Chemical Treatments of Natural Fiber for Use in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: A Review
TL;DR: In this article, different chemical modifications on natural fibers for use in natural fiber-reinforced composites are reviewed, including alkali, silane, acetylation, benzoylation, acrylation, maleated coupling agents and permanganate.
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Natural fiber polymer composites: A review
D. Nabi Saheb,Jyoti P. Jog +1 more
TL;DR: A review of natural fiber reinforced composites is presented in this paper with special reference to the type of fibers, matrix polymers, treatment of fibers and fiber-matrix interface.
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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.