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Study on the Relationship between Accelerated Aging, Color Characterization and Properties of Natural Fibers

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
Fiber yellowing is an important indicator to distinguish the quality of natural fibers. Natural fibers such as cotton, kenaf and wool are subjected to production conditions such as UV light, heat and acid-base treatment during their growth and processing.
Hongyu Jiang, Jiaxin Shi, Ning Zhou, Xiaohang Tuo, Yumei Gong, Jing Guo   +5 more
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Harnessing Fungal Biowelding for Constructing Mycelium‐Engineered Materials

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 11, 3 June 2026.
Mycelium‐bound composites (MBCs) offer low‐carbon alternatives for construction, yet interfacial bonding remains a critical challenge. This review examines fungal biowelding as a biocompatible adhesive, elucidating mycelium‐mediated interfacial mechanisms and their role in material assembly. Strategies to optimize biowelding are discussed, highlighting
Xue Brenda Bai, Xinrui Sarah Niu, Zhao Qin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Environmental Degradation on Mechanical Properties of Kenaf/Polyethylene Terephthalate Fiber Reinforced Polyoxymethylene Hybrid Composite

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2013
The main objective of this research is to investigate the effect of environmental degradation on the mechanical properties of kenaf/PET fiber reinforced POM hybrid composite.
Mohamad Zaki Abdullah, Yakubu Dan-mallam, Puteri Sri Melor Megat Yusoff   +2 more
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Flax Fiber Flyash/Steel Reinforced Sustainable Composites in Corrosive Conditions: Mechanical, Wear, and Corrosion Properties

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 10, Page 9139-9151, 20 May 2026.
Materials used for fabricating sustainable composites. ABSTRACT A composite sample with 18% flax fiber flyash (FF) exhibits increased tensile strength (TS) and greater load‐transfer efficiency of the reinforcement under corrosive conditions.
Sumesh Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, Kavimani Vijayananth, Tatana Vackova   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Poly(L‐Lactide‐Co‐ ε ‐Caprolactone)/glass Fiber Composites: Toward Improved Mechanical Properties of Polylactide‐Based Composites

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 9, Page 7812-7825, 10 May 2026.
Enhanced impact strength in PLLA‐based composites via ε‐caprolactone incorporation in the matrix. ABSTRACT Inherent brittleness and limited toughness of polylactide (PLA) restrict its use in high‐performance applications. To overcome these limitations, poly(L‐lactide) (PLLA) is often blended with more ductile thermoplastics or chemically modified ...
Bernard Miranda Campos, Gaëlle Fontaine, Serge Bourbigot, Grégory Stoclet, Fanny Bonnet   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation and Impact Factors of the Mechanical Properties of Phloem Bundle Fibers Obtained from Kenaf Germplasm

Journal of Natural Fibers, 2018
The mechanical properties of kenaf phloem bundle fibers are valuable for reinforced composites or boards, more so than similar materials also used in textile or papermaking applications.
Zhou Cheng, Guanrong Jin, Siqi Huang, Yunguo Zhu, Shan Li, Xueyun Xie, Defang Li   +6 more
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Plant population effects on fiber hemp growth and yield in Southeastern United States

Agronomy Journal, Volume 118, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
Abstract Fiber hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) has gained renewed interest in the United States as a bast fiber crop used in textiles, nonwovens, and composite materials. Region‐specific production practices are limited due to the crops relatively recent legal status.
Samantha Carroll Salazar, Shannon Henriquez Inoa, Ashlee N. George, Amanda Cardoso, Rong Yin, David H. Suchoff   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Natural Fiber Composites Under Dynamic Loading: A Comprehensive Review of Mechanical Performance and Structural Integrity

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2026.
This review consolidates insights from recent studies on the dynamic mechanical behavior and structural integrity of NFCs under conditions such as impact, fatigue, vibration, and strain‐rate effects. The review critically examines how fiber type, matrix selection, fiber‐matrix interface treatments, hybridization strategies, and environmental aging ...
Habtemariam Mersha Adam, Teshome Mulatie Bogale, Velmurugan Paramasivam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improved Physico-Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Modified Kenaf Fiber Reinforced Composites

Alchemy
This study examined the properties of chemically modified kenaf fiber using propionic anhydride as reinforcement in vinyl ester composites. The composites reinforced by unmodified and modified kenaf fibers were fabricated using 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50% (w/
Eka Marya Mistar, Muhammad Muhammad
doaj   +1 more source

Development and Mechanical Characterization of Light Weight Fiber Metal Laminate using Jute, Kenaf and Aluminium [PDF]

Mechanics of Advanced Composite Structures
This research focuses on the development and mechanical characterization of a lightweight sustainable fiber metal laminate (FML) using jute, kenaf, and aluminium.
Vishwas Mahesh, Vinyas Mahesh
doaj   +1 more source