Fiber-Reinforced Plywood: Increased Performance with Less Raw Material
Abstract Fiber-reinforced plywood is a composite material that combines the natural strength and rigidity of plywood with the added durability…
Jaan Kers
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.…
Investigation of Efficient Alkali Treatment and the Effect of Flame Retardant on the Mechanical and Fire Performance of Frost-Retted Hemp Fiber Reinforced PLA
Abstract This research investigates an effective alkali (NaOH) treatment and fire-retardant coating to produce biocomposites from frost-retted hemp fiber and…
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…
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…