This study investigated the effects of three roughage physically effective neutral detergent fiber (peNDF8.00) levels (11.52%, 13.16%, and 15.43% on an as-fed roughage basis) on growth performance, rumen fermentation, serum biochemical parameters, ru...
Carbohydrates are one of the most important nutrients in human consumption. The digestible part of carbohydrates has a significant role in maintaining the energy status of the body and the non-digestible parts like dietary fibers have specific nutrit...
The advent of electroluminescent (EL) fibers, which emit light in response to an applied electric field, has opened the door for fabric-integrated light emission and displays in textiles. However, there have been few technical publications over the p...
Microbial-induced calcite precipitation (MICP) has been a promising method to improve geotechnical engineering properties through the precipitation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) on the contact and surface of soil particles in recent years. In the pres...
Different types and amounts of steel fibers have varying effects on the improvement of concrete’s mechanical properties. In order to identify the most suitable steel fiber types for the practical production of prefabricated pavements and derive...
In this study, some physical properties; the thickness swelling, water absorption, surface absorption, formaldehyde emission, and some mechanical properties; internal bond strength, bending strength, bending modulus, and surface soundness of the MDF...
This study systematically investigates the combined effects of three different glass fiber lengths (3, 6, and 12 mm) and three different fiber ratios (1%, 2%, and 3%) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of cement mortars. Glas...
This article analyzes the effect of the rehydration method on the physical–mechanical properties of accelerated carbonation-cured magnesium-based fiber cement boards. The rehydration process of the boards was analyzed in conjunction with the an...
Background/Objectives: Autopolymerizing poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) resin is widely used in provisional restorations; however, its inadequate mechanical properties represent a significant limitation. This study aimed to develop electrospun fibe...
Physical treatment can improve the quality and overall characteristics of insoluble dietary fiber (IDF). This study investigated the effects of microjet homogenization treatment (MT), ultra-high-pressure treatment (HP), and ultrasonic treatment (UT)...
Due to the increased demands of adapting the sustainability concept in the construction industry, many researchers have developed and evaluated the composite materials made with agricultural by-products, such as straws, fruit-shells, and cobs, as con...
Manufacturers of building materials strive to optimize the three basic concrete properties—strength, durability, and shrinkage deformation, of which the focus is generally on the durability in the structure when designing and monitoring the pou...
The effect of diets containing 0% of wheat bran levels (control buffel grass and cactus pear) contrasted with diets with cactus pear as the only forage source and wheat bran levels (30; 37 and 44%) on nutrient digestibility, feed intake, animal perfo...
Background and Objectives: The study aims to evaluate the effects of regular physical activity on ocular structures by comparing eye anterior segment structures and retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) parameters between elite individual athletes and sed...
To evaluate the effects of industrial by-products materials on the performance of porous concrete for plant growth, this study investigated the physical, strength, and freeze/thaw resistances of porous concrete for plant growth, prepared by replacing...
Cocoa shell is a by-product of the chocolate industry that is rich in dietary fiber and bioactive components. In this research, the influence of high voltage electric discharge (HVED) treatment on chemical and physical characteristics of the cocoa sh...
Effects of plant proteins and dietary fibers on the physical properties of stirred soy yogurt were investigated. Buffering capacity against lactic acid was not affected by the protein concentration for any of the four proteins that were examined: iso...
Wet spinning of polyacrylonitrile/carbon nanotubes (PAN/CNT) composite fibers was studied and the effect of spinning conditions on structure and properties of as-spun fibers influenced by the presence of CNTs investigated. Unlike PAN fibers, shear fo...
The study investigated the effectiveness of the combination of chemical and physical methods of natural fibers’ modification. The long flax fibers were subjected to various types of modification. These were silanization, plasma modification and a com...
Industrialization and population growth have significantly increased the demand for lightweight, high-strength materials for construction and automotive applications, ultimately increasing the demand for eco-friendly materials. Due to its environment...
An innovative testing methodology to evaluate the effect of long-term exposure to a marine environment on Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRPs) has been investigated and is presented in this paper. Up to one-year ageing was performed in seawater, t...
This study addresses the application of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers to improve the performance of lightweight cement composites with pozzolans. Blended cement mixes based on expanded glass granules were modified with PVA fibers (Type A: Ø40 µm, L...
Fiber–cement composites have been increasingly studied for sustainable construction applications, but durability issues—particularly fiber degradation in alkaline environments—remain a challenge. This study aimed to evaluate the ind...
In this paper, the areca fiber was extracted by physical and chemical treatment, and then the areca fiber/natural latex composite was prepared by natural latex impregnation technology. In order to combine areca fiber and natural rubber latex better,...
Brake friction material reinforced with coconut fiber and dypsis lutescens fiber was designed and prepared in this study. Specimens incorporating 0–8 wt.% of coconut fibers or dypsis lutescens fibers were fabricated. The effect of the content o...
Currently, research on composite materials derived from natural fibers and agro-industrial waste has generated industrial proposals for producing useful materials with sufficient mechanical strength for applications involving the reuse of waste for s...
This study presents a novel approach in enhancing the flexural strength of sisal fiber cement composites by employing a dual coating technique with natural rubber latex and expanded perlite to the sisal fibers. The effects of different fiber content...
This paper presents the outcome of a comprehensive experimental program undertaken to study the performance of cellulose pulp and synthetic PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) based fiber-cement composite under both carbonated and non-carbonated curing condition...
Fiber-type electronics is a crucial field for realizing wearable electronic devices with a wide range of sensing applications. In this paper, we begin by discussing the fabrication of fibers from conjugated polymers. We then explore the utilization o...
This study presents a calibrated analytical micromechanical framework for predicting the linear elastic behavior of unidirectional glass fiber/epoxy and carbon fiber/epoxy composites over a wide range of fiber volume fractions. The approach combines...
The use of sisal fibers to reinforce concrete and mortar enables the development of sustainable cement-based materials suitable for various construction elements. However, the high-water absorption of natural fibers can cause dimensional instability...
Damage caused by global warming is rapidly increasing, and its adverse effects become more evident with each passing day. Although it is known that the use of alternative binder materials in concrete would decrease this negative effect, reluctance to...
To effectively reuse a large amount of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastics (CFRP) waste, the carbon fibers should be able to be recovered without degrading their quality. In this report, we developed a new approach to recover carbon fibers from CFRPs wi...
Plant fibers have become a highly sought-after material in the recent days as a result of raising environmental awareness and the realization of harmful effects imposed by synthetic fibers. Natural plant fibers have been widely used as fillers in fab...
This study investigated the effect of the fusion-bonded dots of veil interleaves on the crack propagation path of the interlaminar fracture of continuous carbon fiber reinforced epoxy resin. Two thin fiber layers (i.e., nylon veil (NV) with fusion-bo...
The development and application of bio-sourced composites have been gaining wide attention, yet their deterioration due to the growth of ubiquitous microorganisms during storage/manufacturing/in-service phases is still not fully understood for optimu...
Paving blocks might encounter diverse environmental conditions during their lifespan. The durability of paving blocks is determined by their capacity to endure various exposure conditions. Synthetic fibers have been used in mortar and concrete to imp...
Integration of composites into the fabrication process of structural assemblies within the aerospace, automotive, marine or civil engineering industries represents a rational solution adopted by leading companies which are guided by the necessity for...
Dietary fibers include non-digestible plant carbohydrates, lignin and resistant starch. Dietary fibers provide immune, cardiovascular, metabolic and intestinal beneficial effects in humans. Fibers naturally present in foods (fruits, vegetables, legum...
We explore the geometric phase in a system of two non-interacting qubits embedded in two separated open cavities linked via an optical fiber and leaking photons to the external environment. The dynamical behavior of the generated geometric phase is i...
As a simple and convenient technology to fabricate micron-to-nanoscale fibers with controllable structure, electrostatic spinning has produced fiber films with many natural advantages, including a large specific surface area and high porosity. Maize...
Bacterial cellulose (BC) can be used to improve the physical properties of paper. However, previous studies have showed that the effectiveness of this improvement is impaired by the agglomeration of the disintegrated BC fibers. Effective dispersion o...
The quantity of different plastics generated after consumption is an impact factor affecting the environment, and the lack of recycling generates solid waste. The purpose of this work is to incorporate high-density recycled polyethylene fibers (HDPE)...
The influence of polypropylene fiber reinforcement of different lengths on the physical and mechanical properties of magnesia-based facing boards was investigated, and the interfacial bond strength between the fibers and the magnesium cement matrix w...
To improve the physical strength of regenerated cellulose fibers, cellulose dissolution was analyzed with a conductor-like screening model for real solvents in which 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (AMIMCl) worked only as a hydrogen bond accepto...
Fiber aggregation in nanocomposites has an important effect on macroscopic electrical performance. To quantitatively evaluate its effect, an index to characterize the degree of aggregation is imperative and, ideally, it should have three features sim...
Nanotechnology has attracted great attention from researchers in modern science because nanomaterials have innovative and superior physical, chemical, and biological properties, and they can be altered and modified accordingly. As particles get small...
Based on the formula for the sizing agent for basalt fiber, this paper presents a comprehensive study of the effects of lubricants on the properties of sizing agents, basalt fiber, and epoxy resin composite materials. Through testing and analysis of...
The mechanical properties of single flax fibers are characterized here as a function of dew retting. The fibers are measured using micromechanical and nanomechanical techniques over a large retting period (91 days). Damage-free single flax fibers in...
The hybrid antistatic agent SCNTs/OAA composed of sulfonated carbon nanotubes (SCNTs) and organic antistatic agent (OAA) was treated on the fiber surface to construct the hybrid conductive layer. Among them, SCNTs were synthesized through a simple me...
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