ReviewPolymers2024
Investigation into the Reinforcement Modification of Natural Plant Fibers and the Sustainable Development of Thermoplastic Natural Plant Fiber Composites.
Review in Polymers, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Who cites it
1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Impact of Biodeterioration on the Structural and Thermal Insulation Properties of Plant Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Biocomposites for Construction Applications.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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7 authors.
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Abstract
Natural plant fibers (NPFs) have emerged as a sustainable alternative in the manufacture of composites due to their renewability and low environmental impact. This has led to a significant increase in the use of natural plant fiber-reinforced polymers (NPFRPs) in a variety of industries. The diversity of NPF types brings a wide range of properties and functionalities to NPFRPs, which in turn highlights the urgent need to improve the properties of fiber materials in order to enhance their performance and suitability. This paper provides insight into the processing mechanisms behind NPF fiber treatments, exploring how these treatments affect the mechanical, thermal and environmental properties of NPFRPs. It also offers a critical assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of physical, chemical, biological and nanotechnological treatments. The findings of our analysis provide a basis for the development of future treatments that aim to enhance the material properties of NPFRPs, thereby increasing their competitiveness with conventional synthetic fiber-reinforced polymers. Finally, a novel thermoplastic resin composite system, Elium-NPFRP, is proposed that embodies the principles of green development. The system has been designed with the objective of capitalizing on the environmental benefits of NPFs while simultaneously addressing the challenges associated with the integration of NPFs into polymer matrices. The Elium-NPFRP composite system not only exemplifies the potential of NPFs for sustainable materials science, but is also a practical solution that can be implemented in a diverse range of applications, spanning automotive components to construction materials. This has the potential to reduce carbon footprints and promote a circular economy.
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