The need for the development of new biodegradable materials and modification of the properties the current ones possess has essentially increased in recent years. The aim of this study was the comparison of changes occurring in poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL)
Rafał Malinowski +5 more
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Quasi-static and low-velocity impact behavior of intraply hybrid flax/basalt composites [PDF]
In an attempt to increase the low-velocity impact response of natural fiber composites, a new hybrid intraply woven fabric based on flax and basalt fibers has been used to manufacture laminates with both thermoplastic and thermoset matrices.
Antonucci, Vincenza +8 more
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Hemp Fiber for Furnishing Applications
The primary objective of the study was to compare and contrast the performance characteristics of 100% woven cotton and 100% woven hemp fabrics for furnishing applications. Results obtained showed no difference between cotton and hemp fabrics in terms of colorfastness to crocking; oily stain release; flammability; tearing strength; breaking strength ...
D D Lamberti, A K Sarkar
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The effect of blending industrial hemp as an Eco-friendly material with cotton to produce jeans clothes [PDF]
This research aims to study the effect of using industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa) as an Eco-friendly material in jeans fabric, as it the most popular and preferred fabric for many men, women and children, Attention to environmental protection is the ...
marim abd el-aziem hussien +1 more
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Optimization of Alkaline Degumming Process of Hemp Fibers
The optimization of the alkaline degumming process of the hemp fibers was carried out in this study. The degumming parameters were optimized in such a way that the minimum strength loss of hemp fibers and elementary fibers was achieved.
Meenakshi Ahirwar +2 more
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Cell wall microstructure, pore size distribution and absolute density of hemp shiv [PDF]
This paper, for the first time, fully characterizes the intrinsic physical parameters of hemp shiv including cell wall microstructure, pore size distribution and absolute density.
Ansell, M. P. +3 more
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This study presents the use of biocementation process with EICP-based urease enzymatic acceleration method and natural hemp fibers to improve the strength of sandy soil.
Janjit Iamchaturapatr +2 more
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Influence of loading rate, alkali fibre treatment and crystallinity on fracture toughness of random short hemp fibre reinforced polylactide bio-composites [PDF]
Plane-strain fracture toughness (KIc) of random short hemp fibre reinforced polylactide (PLA) bio-composites was investigated along with the effect of loading rate, fibre treatment and PLA crystallinity.
Fernyhough, Alan +3 more
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New thermal insulation fiberboards from cake generated during biorefinery of sunflower whole plant in a twin-screw extruder [PDF]
The objective of this study was to manufacture new thermal insulation fiberboards by thermo-pressing. The starting material was a slightly deoiled cake (17.6% oil content), generated during the biorefinery of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) whole plant ...
Alavez-Ramirez +42 more
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Manufacturing Of Robust Natural Fiber Preforms Utilizing Bacterial Cellulose as Binder [PDF]
We present a novel method of manufacturing rigid and robust short natural fiber preforms using a papermaking process. Bacterial cellulose acts simultaneously as the binder for the loose fibers and provides rigidity to the fiber preforms.
Bismarck, A +3 more
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