Characterization of Novel Biopolymer Blend Mycocel from Plant Cellulose and Fungal Fibers
Abstract In this study unique blended biopolymer mycocel from naturally derived biomass was developed. Softwood Kraft (KF) or hemp (HF)…
mechanical properties
Impact of Alkali and Silane Treatment on Hemp/PLA Composites’ Performance: From Micro to Macro Scale
Abstract This study investigated the effect of hemp fiber pretreatments (water and sodium hydroxide) combined with silane treatment, first on…
Influence of Epoxy Resin Treatment on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Hemp-Fiber-Reinforced Plant-Derived Polyamide 1010 Biomass Composites
Abstract In this study, we investigated the influence of epoxy resin treatment on the mechanical and tribological properties of hemp…
Hemp Fiber Reinforced Red Mud/Fly Ash Geopolymer Composite Materials: Effect of Fiber Content on Mechanical Strength
Abstract Novel hemp fiber reinforced geopolymer composites were fabricated. The matrix was a new geopolymer based on a mixture of…
Mechanical and Air Permeability Performance of Novel Biobased Materials from Fungal Hyphae and Cellulose Fibers
Abstract Novel biobased materials from fungal hyphae and cellulose fibers have been proposed to address the increasing demand for natural…
Analysis of Mechanical and Wettability Properties of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites
Abstract Natural fibers have many advantages over synthetic fibers due to their lightness, low cost, biodegradability, and abundance in nature.…
Influence of Hemp Shives Size on Hygro-Thermal and Mechanical Properties of a Hemp-Lime Composite
Abstract Different fractions of hemp shives are used in the mixtures of the hemp–lime composite. The market offers shives of…
Abrasive Sensitivity of Engineering Polymers and a Bio-Composite under Different Abrasive Conditions
Abstract Two different test systems were designed to evaluate the tribological behavior of five engineering plastics (Polyamide—PA grades and Ultra…
Mechanical, Thermal, and Moisture Buffering Properties of Novel Insulating Hemp-Lime Composite Building Materials
Abstract Hempcrete is a sustainable biocomposite that can reduce buildings’ embodied energy while improving energy performance and indoor environmental quality.…
The Impact of Hemp Shives Impregnated with Selected Plant Oils on Mechanical, Thermal, and Insulating Properties of Polyurethane Composite Foams
Abstract Polyurethane (PUR) foams reinforced with 2 wt.% hemp shives (HS) fillers were successfully synthesized. Three different types of HS…