Fibers, Volume 13, Issue 9

Herein, biobased 1:1 lignin/polylactic acid (PLA) blends are electrospun into micro- and nanofiber mats. Lignin samples originating from softwood, hardwood, and switchgrass biomass, extracted through the Kraft, Alcell, and CELF processes, respectivel...

The urgent need to decarbonize the construction sector has prompted research into sustainable alternatives to conventional concrete. This study compares two industrially produced pulps with contrasting lignin contents: a bleached kraft cellulose pulp...

Wound management remains a significant global healthcare challenge, particularly due to chronic wounds that resist healing and impose economic and social burdens. Bacterial cellulose (BC), owing to its biocompatibility, high purity and moisture-handl...

Chenille tufted carpets typically use wet dyeing, which consumes large amounts of water, chemicals, and energy and limits pattern control. This study combines dope-dyed filaments with spatial (juxtaposed) color mixing to eliminate post-dyeing and exp...

The use of environmentally friendly materials is becoming increasingly important in order to increase sustainability and reduce carbon emissions in reinforced concrete structures. In this context, glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) bars, which are...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing based on polymers reinforced with lignocellulosic components is an accessible and sustainable technology. Cellulose-based byproducts from industry, as well as crops, food, and forestry wastes, represent potential resou...

Rich in cellulose, the agro-industrial residue of “Cocos nucifera L.” stands out due to its high global production. In view of this, this research into the development of cellulose nanofibrils from green coconut fiber residue evaluated th...

Due to the large amount of plastic waste that is currently produced, the demand for ecological solutions to this situation has been growing. Many research studies in recent years have focused on polylactic acid (PLA) as a biodegradable material made...

This study aims to develop high-performance biocomposites for structural applications using kenaf, bagasse, hemp, and softwood fibers bonded with phenol-formaldehyde (PF) and phenol-urea-formaldehyde (PUF) adhesives, commonly used in particleboard ma...

The environmental impact of petroleum-based materials in driving climate change has stimulated growing interest in natural lignocellulosic fibers (NLFs) as reinforcements for polymeric matrices. NLFs exhibit specific mechanical properties that, in so...

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of natural fibers, addressing their classification, chemical composition, extraction methods, treatments, and diverse applications. It categorizes natural fibers into plant-based (cellulose-rich), animal-...

With the increasing demand for green materials, natural fiber-reinforced composites have garnered significant attention due to their environmental benefits and cost-effectiveness. However, the weak interfacial bonding between flax fibers and resin ma...

This paper provides an in-depth analysis of the microstructural characteristics and the chemical content of Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) composites that have different contents of Glass Fiber (GF). Blending of VALOX 420 (30 wt% GF/PBT) with unrei...

Pistacia lentiscus var. chia resin (Chios Mastic Gum—CMG) is a natural aromatic resin that has been utilized in traditional medicine for more than 2.5 millennia, as it exhibits a wide range of pharmacological properties. In this study, various...

In this paper, the overall mechanical response of composite laminates with different structural orientations in low-velocity impacts is discussed using a combination of finite element simulations and experiments. In this process, the crack dissipatio...

Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)-based and pitch-based carbon fibers exhibit significant anisotropies in the radial and axial directions. Characterizing the anisotropy of the elastic properties of PAN-based and pitch-based carbon fibers is important for carbo...

This study presents a high-performance external strengthening strategy for reinforced concrete (RC) beam–column joints, integrating near-surface mounted (NSM) Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (C-FRP) ropes with externally bonded C-FRP sheets. Th...

In this study, high-yield biopolymer/ceramic hollow fibers were fabricated via a facile, modified polyol process in a spinneret setup, enabling the controlled adsorption of Cu²⁺ ions. Post sintering transformed these into catalytic copper-decorated c...