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A Review on Natural Fiber Bio-Composites, Surface Modifications and Applications

open access: yesMolecules, 2021
Increased environmental concerns and global warming have diverted focus from eco-friendly bio-composites. Naturals fibers are abundant and have low harvesting costs with adequate mechanical properties.
M. Zwawi
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Dry sliding wear properties of Jute/polymer composites in high loading applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
In the last few decades natural fiber composites has gained its importance due to its low cost and their availability as additives with minimal processing.
De Baets, Patrick   +4 more
core  

Strength through diversity: how cancers thrive when clones cooperate

open access: yesMolecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Intratumor heterogeneity can offer direct benefits to the tumor through cooperation between different clones. In this review, Kuiken et al. discuss existing evidence for clonal cooperativity to identify overarching principles, and highlight how novel technological developments could address remaining open questions.
Marije C. Kuiken   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Time-dependent Moisture Absorption on Surface Roughness of Bagasse and Oil Palm Fibers / Polypropylene Composites

open access: yesBioResources, 2014
The effect of time-dependent moisture absorption on the surface roughness in natural fiber/polypropylene composites after a hot-press molding was studied.
Shinichi Shibata   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Potential of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites in Sandwich Structures: A Review on Its Mechanical Properties

open access: yesPolymers, 2021
The interest in using natural fiber reinforced composites is now at its highest. Numerous studies have been conducted due to their positive benefits related to environmental issues.
S. Alsubari   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Rethinking plastic waste: innovations in enzymatic breakdown of oil‐based polyesters and bioplastics

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Plastic pollution remains a critical environmental challenge, and current mechanical and chemical recycling methods are insufficient to achieve a fully circular economy. This review highlights recent breakthroughs in the enzymatic depolymerization of both oil‐derived polyesters and bioplastics, including high‐throughput protein engineering, de novo ...
Elena Rosini   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

An approach of using polymer natural fiber composite for vibration and flammability control [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Recently the development of natural fiber composite instead of synthetics fiber has lead to eco-friendly product manufacturing to meet various applications in the field of automotive, construction and manufacturing.
Abd Karim, Muhammad Aizat
core   +1 more source

A Review on Developments in Manufacturing Process and Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Composites

open access: yes, 2021
From the last few decades, the study of natural fiber composite materials has been gaining strong attention among researchers, scientists, and engineers.
M. Billah, M. Rabbi, A. Hasan
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

open access: yesFEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Visual Recovery Reflects Cortical MeCP2 Sensitivity in Rett Syndrome

open access: yesAnnals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Rett syndrome (RTT) is a devastating neurodevelopmental disorder with developmental regression affecting motor, sensory, and cognitive functions. Sensory disruptions contribute to the complex behavioral and cognitive difficulties and represent an important target for therapeutic interventions.
Alex Joseph Simon   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

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