Carbonized Hemp Fiber for Use in Composites
Abstract This study investigates the use of carbonized hemp fiber (CHF) as a reinforcement for phenol resorcinol formaldehyde (PRF)-based fiber…
Bio-composites
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…
A bibliometric review on applications of lignocellulosic fibers in polymeric and hybrid composites: Trends and perspectives
Abstract Over the past 10 years, materials science and engineering have shown increasing interest in incorporating lignocellulosic fibers into polymer…
Abrasive Waterjet Machining
Abstract The abrasive waterjet machining process was introduced in the 1980s as a new cutting tool; the process has the…
Response of Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers: Impact Strength and Water-Uptake Behaviors
Abstract Composites from polypropylene (PP) reinforced with hemp strands (HS) are prepared in the current work with the aim of…
Degradation by Electron Beam Irradiation of Some Composites Based on Natural Rubber Reinforced with Mineral and Organic Fillers
Abstract Composites based on natural rubber reinforced with mineral (precipitated silica and chalk) and organic (sawdust and hemp) fillers in…
An Experimental and Numerical Investigation into the Durability of Fibre/Polymer Composites with Synthetic and Natural Fibres
Abstract Progress in engineering research has shifted the interest from traditional monolithic materials to modern materials such as fibre reinforced…
Wood-Veneer-Reinforced Mycelium Composites for Sustainable Building Components
Abstract The demand for building materials has been constantly increasing, which leads to excessive energy consumption for their provision. The…
Hemp as a potential raw material toward a sustainable world: A review
Abstract Global warming as a result of climate change has become a major concern for people all over the world.…
Water Absorption Kinetics in Natural Rubber Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers Processed by Electron Beam Irradiation
Abstract Natural rubber composites reinforced with hemp, flax, and wood sawdust were obtained by irradiation at room temperature with an…