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…
flax fibers
Development of Sustainable Polymer Composites Containing Waste Glass and Natural Fibers for Strengthening Purposes
Abstract This study investigates the development of sustainable polymer composites for structural strengthening by incorporating waste glass fibers and natural…
Mechanical Characterization of Flax and Hemp Fibers Cultivated in Romania
Abstract This study examines the mechanical properties, specifically strength and stiffness, of technical hemp and flax fibers grown in Romania.…
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…
The Influence of the Chemical Composition of Flax and Hemp Fibers on the Value of Surface Free Energy
Abstract The article presents the exploration of flax and hemp fibers’ surface free energy depending on the chemical composition of…
Investigation of the performance of needle-punched nonwoven fabrics using Triumfetta cordifolia and thermoplastic fibers, compared to other commercial bast fibers used in preformed biosourced composites
Abstract In an attempt to increase biodiversity in natural plant fiber nonwovens, new sources of natural fibers must be discovered.…
The Effect of the Extrusion Method on Processing and Selected Properties of Poly(3-hydroxybutyric-co-3-hydroxyvaleric Acid)-Based Biocomposites with Flax and Hemp Fibers
Abstract The paper presents a comparative analysis of two extrusion methods of biocomposites with a poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate acid) (PHBV) matrix filled…