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Thermal and structural properties of surface treated ragweed fiber reinforced biodegradable polylactic acid biocomposites
Abstract: Natural fiber-reinforced composites (NFRC) are becoming more popular as technological advance recognizes the need for eco-friendly materials. This work presents Giant ragweed (Ambrosia trifida) as a new composite reinforcement material into polylactic acid (PLA) matrix to form novel natural fiber-reinforced composites. Different types of retting techniques are utilized, and hydrogen peroxide retting is proven to provide the most optimized properties. The fibers are taken through subsequent extraction and grinding processes. …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 13–31 Read article
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Design and Performance Testing of Brown Grass Flower Broom Reinforced Composites
Abstract: Engineering materials are classified into many varies and composites are those which are finding their role in all modern day engineering applications. Composite materials are materials made of two basic components, polymer resins and fibers. It combines the physical properties and high mechanical properties of the fiber, as well as the appearance, adhesion and performance of the polymer. Here, we prefer brown grass flower brooms as our main fiber to …
Published in International Journal of Mechanics and Design · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 34–37 Read article