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Mechanical Behavior of Orange Peel Reinforced Epoxy Composite [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Over the last century, polymers have emerged as one of the most indispensible components used in everyday life, epoxy or poly-epoxide being one such example.
Kumar, Praveen
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Facile fabrication of 3D-printed cellulosic fiber/polylactic acid composites as low-cost and sustainable acoustic panels

open access: yesSustainable Chemistry for the Environment
This work presents a green, cost-effective and eco-friendly strategy to reduce noise pollution by developing biopolymer-based 3D-printed acoustic panels.
Nelum K. Wijekoon   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

A review: fibres, polymer matrices and composites [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
The growing interest, environmental consciousness and high performance demands on engineering have led to extensive research and development of new and improved materials.
Abang Abdul Majid, Dayang Laila   +5 more
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Composite foundations on Malaysian soft clay soil: applications of innovative techniques [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
An innovative technique of electro osmosis coupled with vertical surcharge loading to accelerate the consolidation and stiffen Kaolin (China Clay Grade E) was investigated in this study.
Mohd Yusof, Khairul Nizar
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Development of Mechanical Extractor for Utilization of Pineapple Leaf Agro-Waste for Textile Application

open access: yesJournal of Natural Fibers
In Indian subcontinent, pineapple (Ananas Comosus) leaves are left unused after fruits are harvested resulting in a waste of natural resources that contain textile-graded fibers.
Laxmi Kanta Nayak   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

SURFACE MODIFICATION OF SUGARCANE BAGASSE CELLULOSE AND ITS EFFECT ON MECHANICAL AND WATER ABSORPTION PROPERTIES OF SUGARCANE BAGASSE CELLULOSE/ HDPE COMPOSITES [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Cellulose fibres from sugarcane bagasse were bleached and modified by zirconium oxychloride in order to improve the mechanical properties of composites with high density polyethylene (HDPE).
Daniella Regina Mulinari   +4 more
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Effect of plant growth regulators on the quality of bast fibres in Abelmoschus esculentus (Linn.) Moench. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
Abelmoschus esculentus (Linn) Moench. vernacularly variously called okra, bhindi or ladies’ fingers, is a vegetable crop and a source of soft fibre which has not been commercially exploited.
A. Balasubramanian, M Fathima
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The Role of Abaca (Musa textilis) in the Household Economy of a Forest Village [PDF]

open access: yes, 2002
Abaca (Musa textilis) is a plant related to the banana, the leaves of which provide some of the strongest natural fibres used by man. It is indigenous to the Philippines, and grows well particularly in the provinces of Bicol, Samar and Leyte.
Lacuna-Richman, Celeste
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