scholarly journals Hybrid boron nitride-natural fiber composites for enhanced thermal conductivity

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Changlei Xia ◽  
Andres C. Garcia ◽  
Sheldon Q. Shi ◽  
Ying Qiu ◽  
Nathaniel Warner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Boron Nitride ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Enhanced Thermal Conductivity

scholarly journals Valorization of Invasive Plants from Macaronesia as Filler Materials in the Production of Natural Fiber Composites by Rotational Molding

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2220
Author(s):  
Zaida Ortega ◽  
Francisco Romero ◽  
Rubén Paz ◽  
Luis Suárez ◽  
Antonio Nizardo Benítez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Invasive Plant ◽  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Ricinus Communis ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Natural Fibers ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Filler Materials ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Rotational Molding

This paper compares the mechanical properties of different natural fiber composites produced by rotational molding as a way of waste valorization from campaigns to control invasive plant species in Macaronesia. Rotomolded parts produced with polymeric matrices (polyethylene) and filled with up to 20% by weight of cellulosic fibers obtained from Arundo donax L., Pennisetum setaceum, and Ricinus communis plants were characterized in terms of tensile, flexural, and impact strength. It was found that the sieving of natural fibers allowed for their introduction in higher loadings, from 10 (for un-sieved material) to 20%; fiber size greatly affected the mechanical properties of the final parts, although some combinations were proven not to reduce the mechanical properties of the neat resin. This study is a first approach to the valorization of residues obtained from periodic campaigns of the control of invasive species performed by public authorities, usually at the local level. It is important to highlight that the main objective of this research did not focus on economically profitable activity; instead, it was focused on the reduction of wastes to be disposed from ecosystem maintenance actions and the investment of potential income into preservation policies.

Multimodal assessment of flax dew retting and its functional impact on fibers and natural fiber composites

2020 ◽  
Vol 148 ◽  
pp. 112255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitte Chabbert ◽  
Justine Padovani ◽  
Christophe Djemiel ◽  
Jordane Ossemond ◽  
Alain Lemaître ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composites ◽  
Natural Fiber Composites ◽  
Functional Impact ◽  
Multimodal Assessment
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