Results 21 to 30 of about 41,838 (227)
Effect of different lignocellulosic fibres on poly(ε-caprolactone)-based composites for potential applications in orthotics [PDF]
, 2015 This work compares the mechanical and thermal behaviour of fully biodegradable biocomposites based on polycaprolactone reinforced with three different natural fibres, namely hemp, sisal and coir, for potential applications in the field of orthoses.
DE SANTIS, Rita +7 more
core +1 more source
Strength Properties of Surface Modified Kenyan Sisal Fibres
Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022 This study aimed at determining and comparing the mechanical properties of natural, mercerized, and cornified sisal fibers. Sisal fiber morphology was modified by mercerization using a 0.06 Molar sodium hydroxide solution and by a seven-hour, seven cycle
M. William Kithiia +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Cellulosic materials as natural fillers in starch-containing matrix-based films: a review [PDF]
, 2016 In this work, the different cellulosic materials, namely cellulose and lignin are analyzed. In addition, the starch-containing matrices (isolated starch and flour) reinforced with cellulosic materials to be used in packaging applications are described ...
Alvarez, Vera Alejandra +1 more
core +1 more source
Hyperspectral Unmixing Overview: Geometrical, Statistical, and Sparse Regression-Based Approaches [PDF]
, 2012 Imaging spectrometers measure electromagnetic energy scattered in their instantaneous field view in hundreds or thousands of spectral channels with higher spectral resolution than multispectral cameras.
Antonio Plaza +8 more
core +8 more sources
Aquatic Biology, 2015 Culture of octopuses is still in an experimental stage due to a lack of knowledge about their digestive physiology. This study aimed to determine the temporality of nutrient digestion, absorption and assimilation in 2 species of octopus: the tropical ...
M Linares +8 more
doaj +1 more source
Fibers, 2021 This work aims to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of sisal fiber and yarn of Moroccan origin. The cellulosic and non-cellulosic constituents of the Moroccan sisal fiber were identified by FTIR spectroscopy.
Zineb Samouh +5 more
doaj +1 more source
Properties evolution of flax/epoxy composites under fatigue loading [PDF]
, 2014 The tension–tension fatigue behaviour of flax fibre reinforced epoxy matrix composites have been investigated for specimens having [0]12, [90]12, [0/90]3S and [±45]3S lay-ups.
GNING, Papa-Birame +2 more
core +7 more sources
Improving mechanical properties of novel flax/tannin composites through different chemical treatments [PDF]
, 2015 Due to the inherent environmental benefits of using renewable materials, mimosa tannin resin (a natural phenolic resin) reinforced by flax fibres could offer desirable characteristics (lightweight, economic and low environmental impact) aiming at ...
Abhyankar, Hrushikesh +4 more
core +1 more source
Frontiers in Marine Science, 2021 Bartholomea annulata is a facultative host of the A. armatus species complex. In the Mexican Caribbean it is commonly found in cracks and crevices located where the vertical walls meet the sandy bottom or on large coral patches away from the sand.
Antar Mijail Pérez-Botello +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Impact of Wetting–Drying Cycles on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Wood Waste–Gypsum Composites [PDF]
, 2019 Large amounts of wood waste are generated each year in the world. In an attempt to identify a good recovery option for those residues, wood waste from construction and demolition works were used as raw materials in gypsum plasters.
Morales Conde, María Jesús +3 more
core +1 more source