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Effects of Kenaf Fiber Orientation on Mechanical Properties and Fatigue Life of Glass/Kenaf Hybrid Composites

BioResources, 2015
The objectives of this work were to investigate the effect of kenaf fiber alignment on the mechanical and fatigue properties of kenaf/glass hybrid sandwich composites.
Mohaiman Jaffar Sharba, Zulkiflle Leman, Mohamed T. H. Sultan, Mohamad R. Ishak, Mohammad A. Azmah Hanim   +4 more
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Long Jute Fiber‐Reinforced Polypropylene Composites for Lightweight Automotive Structures

SPE Polymers, Volume 7, Issue 2, April 2026.
LFT‐G processing route and the resulting property changes. ABSTRACT This study investigates the effects of long jute (LJ) fiber reinforcement on the mechanical, thermal and sound transmission loss (STL) properties of polypropylene (PP)‐based biocomposites. Long fiber thermoplastics (LFT) are increasingly used in various industries, including automotive
Tugce Uysalman, Yoldas Seki, Berkay Leskeri, Lutfiye Altay, Tugce Kaya, Mehmet Sarikanat   +5 more
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Valorization of Juice Industry Waste Into Foam‐Like Materials Using Mycelium as Natural Binder

CleanMat, Volume 3, Issue 1, Page 28-38, March 2026.
This study explores converting carrot pomace, a juice industry byproduct, into eco‐friendly mycelium‐based foams using Aspergillus oryzae. The foams, produced via submerged cultivation, grinding and freeze‐drying, showed promising mechanical properties comparable to commercial foams, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetics while promoting ...
S. Najmeh Mousavi, Paula Pou I Rodríguez, Juliana Aristéia de Lima, E. R. Kanishka B. Wijayarathna, Sunil Kumar Ramamoorthy, Minna Hakkarainen, Akram Zamani   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental Design and Predictive Modeling of Hybrid Jute/Kenaf/Glass Fiber Polymer Composites With SiC Nanoparticles for Enhanced Flexural and Hardness Performance

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2026.
Hybrid composites of jute, kenaf, and glass fibers with SiC nanoparticles were optimized using RSM and ANN. Optimal configuration improved flexural strength by 18% and hardness by 32%, demonstrating machine‐learning‐guided design for superior structural performance.
Solairaju Jothi Arunachalam, R. Saravanan, Sathish Thanikodi, G. Vinuja, Feras Alnaimat, A. Anderson, A. Johnson Santhosh   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mechanical Characteristics of Green Composites of Short Kenaf Bast Fiber Reinforced in Cardanol

Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2019
In this experiment, thermoset cardanol resin was reinforced with short kenaf bast fibers to produce 100% green composites. Different fiber loadings based on weight ratios (0%, 30%, 40%, 50%, and 60%) were fabricated by the hand layup method followed by ...
Zahra Dashtizadeh, Abdan Khalina, Francisco Cardona, Ching Hao Lee   +3 more
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Thermomechanical Analysis of Continuous Bamboo Strips Reinforced Vanillin‐Based Epoxy Resin Composites

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 8, February 20, 2026.
Thermomechanical properties of vanillin‐based epoxy resin/continuous bamboo strips composites. ABSTRACT The majority of thermosetting epoxy resins employed in organic composites are petroleum‐based and impacted by REACh regulation. However, research is undertaken to make epoxy resins greener.
Gautier Mangeret, Éric Dantras, Colette Lacabanne, Jany Dandurand, Clément Pébère, Edouard Sherwood, Thomas Moussiegt, Samuel Malburet   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rheological and Mechanical Properties of Kenaf and Jute Fiber-Reinforced Cement Composites

International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials, 2023
This study investigated the rheological and mechanical properties of cement composites with kenaf and jute fibers for use in shotcrete. The length and volume fractions of the fiber were varied; the rheological properties were analyzed in terms of air ...
Seongwoo Gwon, Seong Ho Han, Thanh Duc Vu, Chanyoung Kim, Myoungsu Shin   +4 more
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Balancing Sustainability and Performance: Bio‐Based Epoxy Systems for Durable Flax Fiber‐Reinforced Composites

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 3154-3172, 20 February 2026.
Bio‐based epoxy systems enabling sustainable, durable, and high‐performance flax fiber composites. ABSTRACT Three bio‐based epoxy systems—Polar Bear, Green Turtle, and Plankton—featuring bio‐carbon contents of 28% to 70%, were combined with recyclable (Recyclamine R101) and non‐recyclable hardeners to produce flax fiber‐reinforced biocomposites.
Vincenzo Fiore, Riccardo Miranda, Iryna Kovinchuk, Marco Luciano, Alessia Pantaleoni, Irene Bavasso, Fabrizio Sarasini   +6 more
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Green Composites From Plasticized Cellulose Acetate Filled With Inorganic Fillers and Natural Fiber for Rigid Packaging Applications: Effect of Low Acetyl Content and Bio‐Based Plasticizer

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 2, January 10, 2026.
Plasticized cellulose acetate (pCA) composites with talc and a small amount of Luperox show improved strength, flexibility, and barrier properties, making them promising biodegradable materials for rigid packaging applications. ABSTRACT This work aims to improve the processing window and melt strength of cellulose acetate (CA) with low acetyl content ...
Fatemeh Jahangiri, Matias Menossi, Manjusri Misra, Amar K. Mohanty   +3 more
wiley   +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
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