Results 61 to 70 of about 2,241 (178)

Fabrication, Characterization, and Antimicrobial Activity of PLA/Chitosan Composites Reinforced With Sugarcane Bagasse–Derived Fillers

Applied Research, Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2026.
Fiber treatment improved sugarcane bagasse by increasing cellulose content to 71.7% and crystallinity to 91.36%. Among composites, PLA–CS–UASCB showed the best overall performance, maintaining tensile strength and modulus close to pure PLA while delivering the highest antimicrobial activity, reducing E. coli by 20.28% and S. aureus by 28.33%.
Akbarningrum Fatmawati, Athalia Beatrice Molianto, Theofilus Pranata, Emma Savitri, The Jaya Suteja   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Toughening of wood particle composites—Effects of sisal fibers

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2006
AbstractSisal fibers were added to wood particle composites to enhance their toughness. The selected matrix was a commercial styrene diluted unsaturated polyester thermoset resin. Fracture tests were carried out using single‐edge notched beam geometries.
Nuñez, Adrian J., Aranguren, Mirta Ines, Berglund, Lars A.   +2 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Effects of different lengths and doses of raw and treated sisal fibers in the cement composite material

Scientific Reports
Sisal fiber moisture sensitivity and degradation are treated by alkaline and pozzolanic methods, such as silica fume and kaolin surface coating. However, it is novel that the treatment of sisal fiber by calcined bentonite slurry can coat sisal fiber from
Tsion Amsalu Fode, Yusufu Abeid Chande Jande, Young-Deuk Kim, Min-Gyu Ham, Jieun Lee, Thomas Kivevele, Nima Rahbar   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Manganese Oxide Catalysts for Lithium–Oxygen Batteries: Structures, Mechanisms, and Reaction Pathway Engineering

Small, Volume 22, Issue 44, 7 August 2026.
How do the morphologies, crystal structures, and electronic properties of manganese oxides influence oxygen reaction pathways in lithium–oxygen batteries (LOBs)? This review systematically summarizes structure‐dependent catalytic mechanisms and recent engineering strategies, highlighting how defect engineering, compositional modulation, and reaction ...
Ruiqin Peng, Linna Dai, Karol Viviana Mejia‐Centeno, Malik Dilshad Khan, Guifang Zeng, Yanhong Tian, Andreu Cabot, Qing Sun   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Characterization of sisal (Agave sisalana) fibers

Matéria (Rio de Janeiro)
ABSTRACT The search for sustainability has led to the increased use of natural fibers, such as sisal. This study aimed to analyze the physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of sisal fibers from Brazil’s semi-arid region, enhancing their use as reinforcement in biocomposites.
Fernanda Monique da Silva, Edgley Alves de Oliveira Paula, Fernando Rusch, Alexandre Santos Pimenta, Rafael Rodolfo de Melo   +4 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Canola Fiber as Reinforcement for Composites: Effect of Fiber Extraction and Processing Method on Fiber Properties, Nonwoven Manufacturing, and Composite Properties

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 14, Page 12992-13011, 20 July 2026.
Comparison of canola fiber reinforced composites manufactured using water‐retted, field‐retted, and enzyme‐treated fibers. ABSTRACT Canola fibers obtained from discarded stalks through various processing methods, including water‐retting and field‐retting followed by mechanical decortication and enzymatic degradation, were utilized as discontinuous ...
Md Shadhin, Raghavan Jayaraman, Mashiur Rahman   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biobased composites from glyoxal–phenolic resins and sisal fibers

Bioresource Technology, 2010
Lignocellulosic materials can significantly contribute to the development of biobased composites. In this work, glyoxal-phenolic resins for composites were prepared using glyoxal, which is a dialdehyde obtained from several natural resources. The resins were characterized by (1)H, (13)C, 2D, and (31)P NMR spectroscopies. Resorcinol (10%) was used as an
Ramires, Elaine C., Megiatto, Jackson D. Jr., Gardrat, Christian, Castellan, Alain, Frollini, Elisabete   +4 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Additive Manufacturing of Continuous Fibre Reinforced Composites: Process, Characterisation, Modelling, and Sustainability

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 13, 8 July 2026.
Additive manufacturing provides precise control over the placement of continuous fibres within polymer matrices, enabling customised mechanical performance in composite components. This article explores processing strategies, mechanical testing, and modelling approaches for additive manufactured continuous fibre‐reinforced composites.
Cherian Thomas, Amir Hosein Sakhaei
wiley   +1 more source

Study on Dry Shrinkage Cracking and Shear Strength of Expansive Soils Synergistically Improved with Biochar and Sisal Fibers

Fibers
Expansive soil is highly susceptible to water-softening and desiccation cracking under alternating wet–dry conditions, often resulting in severe geotechnical and geological hazards.
Long Ling, Aijun Chen, Yifan Zhou, Yanping Liu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Experimental and Numerical Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Compression‐Molded Alkali‐Treated Sisal/False Banana Fiber‐Reinforced Polymer Composites

Engineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 7, July 2026.
Alkali‐treated hybrid sisal/false banana fiber‐reinforced polyester composites were fabricated by compression molding and evaluated experimentally and numerically. The 5 wt.% NaOH treatment improved fiber–matrix adhesion, enhancing tensile, flexural, and impact properties.
Fitiwi Gebrenigus Goshu, Dereje Engida Woldemichael, Mesfin Kebede Kassa, Fasikaw Kibrete   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source