Effect of Surface Modification on the Properties of Polypropylene Matrix Reinforced with Coir Fibre and Yam Peel Particulate [PDF]
The Scientific World Journal, 2021 Polypropylene composites reinforced with coir fibre and yam peel particulate were produced using compression moulding machine. Treated and untreated coir fibres were used; 1.5 M NaOH was used for the treated coir fibres.
Adeolu A. Adediran +5 more
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Coir fibre-reinforced concrete for enhanced compressive strength and sustainability in construction applications [PDF]
HeliyonThis research explores the potential of coir fibre as a sustainable and effective reinforcement material to enhance the compressive strength (CS) of concrete.
Krishna Prasad Guruswamy +6 more
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Experimental data on compressive and flexural strengths of coir fibre reinforced foamed concrete at elevated temperatures [PDF]
Data in Brief, 2019 Quantifying the elevated temperature strengths of cement-based material is crucial to the design of building structural systems for fire resistance purpose.
M.A. Othuman Mydin +2 more
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Optimization of thermal conductivity in coir fibre-reinforced PVC composites using advanced computational techniques [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis research focuses on enhancing the thermal conductivity of coir fibre-reinforced polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composites using advanced optimization techniques.
Saksham Anand +2 more
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Characterization and Properties of Sri Lankan Coir Fibre
CORD, 2010 This study mainly concentrated on revealing the scientific data on the properties of Sri Lankan coir fibre and classifying them into different grades based on scientific parameters instead of visual observations to establish quality specifications for ...
Dineth S. Samarawickrama
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Thermal and Mechanical Characterization of Coir Fibre–Reinforced Polypropylene Biocomposites
Crystals, 2022 In recent years, the growth of environmental awareness has increased the interest in the development of biocomposites which are sustainable materials with an excellent price–performance ratio and low weight.
Mariana Ichim +4 more
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Treatment of Municipal Wastewater in a Fixed Aerated Bed: Use of Natural Fibrous Materials [PDF]
International Journal of Biomaterials, 2022 The municipal wastewater may be treated using a number of different types of fixed beds that have a larger surface area. Since the fibrous materials have such a large specific surface area, they are frequently considered to be the best option for greater
Murugesan Manikkampatti Palanisamy +2 more
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Influence of Coir Fibre Preparation on Mechanical Properties of Coir Fibre/Epoxy Resin Composites
Journal of Manufacturing and Materials ProcessingPolymer composites have been utilized across various industries, especially in transportation, for many years. With a growing emphasis on sustainable production resources, the industry increasingly favours composite materials reinforced with natural ...
Maja Rujnić Havstad +3 more
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Analysis of effect of thickness and surface treatment on sound transmission loss characteristics of natural fibres [PDF]
Scientific ReportsNoise pollution, driven by rapid urbanisation and city expansion, has created a growing demand for innovative and bio-degradable sound absorption materials.
Methil Vivek Shankar +4 more
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Improvement in Physical Properties of MMA Grafted Coir Fibres
CORD, 2015 This work deals with the surface modification of Coir fibre through graft copolymerization process. Graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) onto coir fibre was carried out with Potassium per sulphate (PPS) as an initiator under the catalytic ...
Lakshmi N. S. +3 more
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