The Use of Bio-Polyurethane Binder for the Development of Engineered Wood Composites
Abstract Fiber hemp shives and biopolyurethane binder were used to create an engineered wood composite due to the synergistic properties…
short-term water absorption
Influence of the mass percentage of binders on the properties of LHC
Abstract This paper investigates the effects on the physical and mechanical properties and microstructure of lime-hemp concrete (LHC) materials at…
3D printing of polypropylene reinforced with hemp fibers: Mechanical, water absorption and morphological properties
Abstract The aim of this study was to develop and additively manufacture polypropylene-hemp fiber (PPHF) composites, which were composed of…
Development of High Strength Particleboards from Hemp Shives and Corn Starch
Abstract In the current study, high-strength boards for the construction industry were developed from renewable natural resources, fibrous hemp shives,…
The Interaction Effect of the Design Parameters on the Water Absorption of the Hemp-Reinforced Biocarbon-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites
Abstract Natural fiber-reinforced composites perform poorly when exposed to moisture. Biocarbon has been proven to improve the water-absorbing behavior of…
Characterization of Self-Growing Biomaterials Made of Fungal Mycelium and Various Lignocellulose-Containing Ingredients
Abstract In this study, novel blends of mycelium biocomposites (MB) were developed. Various combinations of birch sawdust and hemp shives…
Durability Properties of Lightweight Foamed Concrete Reinforced with Lignocellulosic Fibers
Abstract Worldwide concern and ascendancy of emissions and carbon footprints have propelled a substantial number of explorations into green concrete…
Effect of Hemp Fiber Surface Treatment on the Moisture/Water Resistance and Reaction to Fire of Reinforced PLA Composites
Abstract The effects of surface pretreatment (water and alkali) and modification with silane on moisture sorption, water resistance, and reaction…
Interface Modification, Water Absorption Behaviour and Mechanical Properties of Injection Moulded Short Hemp Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites
Abstract The effects of maleic anhydride, stearic acid and water absorption on the physical and flexural properties of injection moulded…
Effects of Different Types of Fibers on the Physical and Mechanical Properties of MICP-Treated Calcareous Sand
Abstract Microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP) has been a promising method to improve geotechnical engineering properties through the precipitation of calcium…