Composites with Flax and Hemp Fibers Obtained Using Osmotic Degumming, Water-Retting, and Dew-Retting Processes
Abstract This study presents the application of flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) and hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) fibers into composites with…
bio-composite
Innovative Hemp Shive-Based Bio-Composites, Part II: The Effect of the Phase Change Material (PCM) Additive on Characteristics of Modified Potato Starch Binders
Abstract This study investigates the effect of phase change materials (PCM) on the properties of modified potato starch binders and…
Innovative Hemp Shive-Based Bio-Composites: Part I: Modification of Potato Starch Binder by Sodium Meta-Silicate and Glycerol
Abstract The growing demand for sustainable building materials has boosted research on plant-based composite materials, including hemp shives bound with…
Development of Polylactic Acid Films with Alkali- and Acetylation-Treated Flax and Hemp Fillers via Solution Casting Technique
Abstract This study aims to enhance value addition to agricultural byproducts to produce composites by the solution casting technique. It…