Ag/TiO2 photocatalyst immobilized onto modified natural fibers for photodegradation of anthracene
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2020.115939
Abstract: Abstract This study reports the application of immobilized Ag/TiO2 onto coconut and sisal fibers to anthracene degradation via the UV–vis radiation. The fibers were previously treated with hot water and CTAB to clean their impurities… read more here.
Keywords: immobilized onto; photocatalyst immobilized; modified natural; onto modified ... See more keywords
Pull-out behavior and tensile response of natural fibers under different relative humidity levels
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.124823
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study is to determine how the mechanical behavior of natural fibers is affected by the environmental and internal relative humidity, especially on the fiber-matrix interface. For that, curaua, jute and… read more here.
Keywords: behavior tensile; pull behavior; relative humidity; humidity levels ... See more keywords
Natural fiber-reinforced mortars
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100786
Abstract: Abstract Using recycling materials in construction is a safe way for achieving sustainability. Although European policy, through directives given, supports their use and coherent research results derive from the scientific society, their use in practice… read more here.
Keywords: reinforced mortars; fiber reinforced; construction; natural fiber ... See more keywords
Adsorption of Common Laboratory Dyes Using Natural Fibers from Luffa cylindrica
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.8b00156
Abstract: Adsorption of methylene blue and malachite green was carried out using Luffa cylindrica sponges as adsorbing material. We provide a very illustrative exercise about the use of common natural materials requiring little preparation to solve… read more here.
Keywords: common laboratory; adsorption common; luffa cylindrica; laboratory dyes ... See more keywords
Water mediated dielectric polarizability and electron charge transport properties of high resistance natural fibers
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-20313-4
Abstract: Recent studies showed that silk and human hair fibers develop thermoelectric properties at optimal water, temperature and light conditions. The nature of charge carriers and the role of water in mediating charge conduction in these… read more here.
Keywords: charge transport; water; transport properties; charge ... See more keywords
Modeling tensile behavior of 3D orthogonal woven green composites considering variability of natural fibers
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DOI: 10.1080/00405000.2021.1927938
Abstract: Over the past few decades, ecological concerns resulted in an interest in using natural fibers such as flax and hemp as a reinforcement in composite materials. However, the inherent variability of ... read more here.
Keywords: modeling tensile; orthogonal woven; variability; tensile behavior ... See more keywords
Properties of cementitious mortars reinforced with natural fibers
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DOI: 10.1080/01694243.2017.1290572
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study is firstly to investigate the effect of various treatments on the chemical and morphological properties of the fibers of two xerophyte plants (Doum ‘Chamaerops humilis’ and Diss ‘Ampelodesmos mauritanicus’),… read more here.
Keywords: reinforced natural; properties cementitious; mortars reinforced; cementitious mortars ... See more keywords
A Review: Nanomaterials as a Filler in Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2016.1212765
Abstract: ABSTRACT Composite reinforcement is defined as a technique to improve the engineering characteristics of composite and a fiber reinforced composite (FRC) is a composite material consisting of a polymer matrix imbedded with high-strength fibers, synthetic… read more here.
Keywords: fiber reinforced; fiber; natural fiber; review nanomaterials ... See more keywords
The overview on the use of natural fibers reinforced composites for food packaging
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2018.1455621
Abstract: ABSTRACT Nowadays global packaging is a very important branch of industry and it is still growing. In the case of food packaging, materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene (PE) and other synthetic polymers have become very… read more here.
Keywords: food packaging; fibers used; natural fibers; overview use ... See more keywords
Blocking and Filtering Effect of Filter Tips of Natural Fibers against Mainstream Cigarettes Smoke
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2020.1726243
Abstract: Conventional cellulose diacetate filter tips of cigarette (CDFTC) are poor filtration performance of toxic compounds. However, environmentally benign filter tips can be made by replacing cellulose ... read more here.
Keywords: effect filter; blocking filtering; filtering effect; filter ... See more keywords
Multivariable analysis for selection of natural fibers as fillers for a sustainable food packaging industry
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DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ac17a9
Abstract: There is a rising demand for advanced new materials in food packaging to meet the growing economic and sustainability requirements. Natural fibers have excellent mechanical and thermal isolation properties and lower production costs than synthetic… read more here.
Keywords: food packaging; food; multivariable analysis; natural fibers ... See more keywords