Assessment of the Environmental Feasibility of Utilizing Hemp Fibers in Composite Production
Abstract This study investigated the impact of incorporating hemp fibers into composites for manufacturing industrial parts. The Global Warming Potential…
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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…
Physico-Mechanical Characteristics of Gypsum–Fiber Boards Manufactured with Hydrophobically Impregnated Fibers
Abstract Although gypsum-based building materials exhibit many positive characteristics, solutions are still being searched for to reduce the use of…
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…
Natural Fiber Reinforced Shoe Midsoles with Balanced Stiffness/Damping Behavior
Abstract The comfort of walking depends heavily on the shoes used. Consequently, the midsole of shoes is designed in such…
Influence of Protic Ionic Liquid-Based Flame Retardant on the Flammability and Water Sorption of Alkalized Hemp Fiber-Reinforced PLA Composites
Abstract This article investigates the effects of combining a novel protic ionic liquid-based fire retardant (FR) with alkalized hemp fiber.…
Flammability of Thick but Thermally Thin Materials including Bio-Based Materials
Abstract The fire reaction of various types of flammable lightweight materials is investigated using a cone calorimeter. The influences of…
Complex Effects of Hemp Fibers and Impact Modifiers in Multiphase Polypropylene Systems
Abstract Natural fibers-reinforced polymer composites have progressed rapidly due to their undeniable advantages. Most of the commercial polypropylene (PP)-based materials…
Wear and Friction Analysis of Brake Pad Material Using Natural Hemp Fibers
Abstract Non-exhaust brake dust and pollution arising from metal, semi-metal, and ceramic brake pads have made recent research consider their…
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…