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Journal of Natural Fibers, 2020 Due to the environmental damage caused by synthetic materials, natural fibers are gaining importance day by day. Apart from the conventional sources of fibers, researchers are interested in some underexploited fibers, which are having high potential ...
G. Thilagavathi +3 more
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Pineapple leaf fibers as a reinforcement of biocomposites - an overview
Polimery, 2021 Based on 87 references, a literature review was presented on PLA reinforced with pineapple leaf fibers (PALF). The properties of PALF were compared with those of other natural fibers. Mechanical properties of PLA composites and factors influencing them, such as filler content, adhesion at the interface between polymer fiber and matrix, as well as fiber
Rahmah Mohamed +3 more
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Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) waste as an alternative fiber in making concrete [PDF]
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2022 Abstract Indonesia is the 9th largest pineapple producer in the world with a production of 1.39 million tons per year. this makes the pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) waste available abundantly in Indonesia. Palf waste has not been widely used in Indonesia.
Rahmi Karolina +4 more
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Heliyon, 2022 Evaporative cooler is one of the methods that have been used to keep buildings at a comfortable temperature since ancient times. This type of cooler is particularly suitable for hot and arid areas.
Evi Sofia +2 more
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Jurnal Teknologi, 2015 Natural fibers have become an important issue in the development of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite to resolve the current ecological and environmental problems. Among the many types of natural fibers that are available, pineapple leaf fiber (PLF) was selected as the natural fiber used in this study due to comparatively better mechanical ...
Ayu Natasya Kasim +6 more
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Indonesian Journal of Chemical Analysis, 2023 Biofoam can be used as an alternative packaging to Styrofoam. Biofoam made from starch and cellulose fibers has biodegradable properties. In this study used pineapple leaf fiber as an additive to strenghen on mechanical properties of biofoam.
Rozanna Dewi +3 more
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Review on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) Reinforced Composite
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 Synthetic fiber composites are used in diversified applications because of their high strength-to-weight ratio. The energy associated with the production of synthetic fibers and their non-degradable characteristics is a major factor of concern looking ...
Sarang Joshi, Shivdayal Patel
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New Composites Derived from the Natural Fiber Polymers of Discarded Date Palm Surface and Pineapple Leaf Fibers for Thermal Insulation and Sound Absorption. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)New composites made of natural fiber polymers such as wasted date palm surface fiber (DPSF) and pineapple leaf fibers (PALFs) are developed in an attempt to lower the environmental impact worldwide and, at the same time, produce eco-friendly insulation ...
Ali M +5 more
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A Review on Pineapple Leaf Fibers, Sisal Fibers and Their Biocomposites
Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2004 AbstractSummary: The use of lignocellulosic fibers, pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and sisal as reinforcements in thermoplastic and thermosetting resins for developing low cost and lightweight composites is an emerging field of research in polymer science and technology.
Supriya Mishra +4 more
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Advances in Polymer Technology, 2022 Despite its mechanical and environmental properties, pineapple leaf fibers (PALF) are used as a home threading material in India. In addition, the effects of abrasive combing and pretreatment techniques on fiber and composite characteristics were ...
Mohamad Reda A. Refaai +5 more
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