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Materials Science, Textiles
Simon Sanchez-Diaz, Carl Ouellet, Said Elkoun, Mathieu Robert
Summary: This study provides an overview of the properties of milkweed floss and investigates its potential use in reinforced-polymer composites. The milkweed flosses from Quebec were analyzed to determine their dimensions, density, porosity, acoustic absorption coefficient, thermal conductivity, thermal resistance, and elastic modulus. The fibers were also treated with acetone, which removed fatty acids, waxes, and free sugars from the surface, resulting in improved thermal resistance and higher thermal conductivity.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Amirmohammad Sabziparvar, Lina Boulos, M. Reza Foruzanmehr
Summary: This study investigates the impact of pre-treatment methods and size distribution on the hygroscopic properties of milkweed fibers (MW). The results show that hydrothermal treatment improves the hydrophilicity and water absorption capacity of MW fibers, while hybrid treatment leads to structural collapse and reduced water retention properties. Moreover, larger MW fibers exhibit higher water absorption capacity and better water retention properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Composites
Barshan Dev, Ashikur Rahman, Rubel Alam, Reazuddin Repon, Yasir Nawab
Summary: The exploration of natural fiber-reinforced polymer composites (NFRPCs) in cutting-edge applications has become popular due to their lightweight, low-cost, and environmental aspects. Natural fibers (NFs) can effectively compete with synthetic fibers in terms of mechanical, thermal, and acoustic properties. The invention and innovation of NF composites for commercial purposes have significantly increased in recent years to meet the growing demand of the industrial sectors. This review article provides a comprehensive overview of NFRPCs, discussing advancements in preparation techniques, improvements in mechanical properties, and future research directions in the field.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Leonardo Davi Bonatto, Lucas Dall Agnol, Vinicius Polo Vergani, Claudio Antonio Perottoni, Otavio Bianchi, Janete Eunice Zorzi
Summary: Wild moth silk fibers have distinct properties from cultivated silk and show promising applications. However, few Lepidoptera species have had their silk properly characterized. Silk is used for various purposes in Lepidoptera, including cocoon construction, collective shelters, migration, lifelines, and prey capture. Understanding the composition and properties of these silks can help understand their role in biology and potential applications. The results of this study provide insights into the mechanical properties of different Lepidoptera silks and the correlation with specific components.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Soorya Kizhakke Veettil, Ravichandran H. Kollarigowda, Pankaj Thakur
Summary: This review presents the development of lightweight, high-modulus, and temperature-resistant ceramic fibers and their applications in various fields. It focuses on preceramic-based polymer fiber spinning and fiber classifications, discussing the advantages and applications of different spinning methods.
Article
Polymer Science
Lydia A. Varfolomeeva, Ivan Yu. Skvortsov, Ivan S. Levin, Georgiy A. Shandryuk, Timofey D. Patsaev, Valery G. Kulichikhin
Summary: This study focuses on the preparation and characterization of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers incorporated with tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) using mutual spinning or emulsion methods. The rheological properties of the fiber dopes were not affected by the presence of TEOS. Optical methods revealed that phase separation occurs during the interdiffusion process, forming TEOS droplets that move within the fiber dope. Mechanotropic spinning causes the TEOS droplets to move to the fiber periphery. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy, as well as X-ray diffraction methods, were used to investigate the morphology and structure of the fibers. The transformation of TEOS droplets into solid silica particles occurs through hydrolytic polycondensation during fiber spinning stages, resulting in the formation of nano-sized silica particles distributed either in the fiber center (wet spinning) or fiber periphery (mechanotropic spinning). Carbonization of the composite fibers led to the observation of SiC peaks, indicating the potential application of TEOS as a precursor for silica and silicon carbide in advanced materials with high thermal properties.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Murat Mula, Rana Nur Tekbas, Fehmi Cengiz, Ikay Ozsev Yuksek, Alper Gurarslan
Summary: While petroleum-based products are widely used and cost-effective, scientists are working on replacing them with biodegradable and environmentally friendly alternatives. In this study, milkweed fibers were combined with bicomponent poly(lactic acid)/poly(butylene succinate) fibers to create sustainable nonwovens for disposable surgical gowns. The resulting hot-pressed webs showed superior mechanical durability compared to commercial surgical gowns, and their thermal comfort, moisture vapor and air permeability, water repellency, and antibacterial activity were also investigated.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Huang, Harald Bruenig, Regine Boldt, Michael Thomas Mueller, Sven Wiessner
Summary: The study investigated the effect of electron induced reactive processing (EIReP) on the properties of biodegradable PLA/PCL blends, showing improved fiber morphology, thermal and mechanical properties. Increasing PCL content enhanced the crystallinity of the PLA phase, while increasing take up speed increased the crystallinity of neat PLA.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Thanh Mai Nguyen Tran, M. N. Prabhakar, Dong-Woo Lee, Jung-il Song
Summary: This study examines the microstructural characteristics of natural fiber composites and evaluates the impact of reinforcement size on fire sensitivity. The use of a unique tri-hybrid system leads to significant enhancements in tensile and flexural strength, as well as reductions in flame properties. The findings demonstrate the potential of these composites for engineering applications.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guoqing Zhang, Shixiang Xu, Mengyu Du, Guojin Liu, Lan Zhou
Summary: The study successfully prepared a kind of temperature regulating fibers with excellent mechanical and thermal properties using bi-component melt spinning technology, which has the potential to be widely used in fabric manufacturing.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
C. Rajesh Kumar, D. Raja, S. Kubera Sampath Kumar, C. Prakash
Summary: Research on sanitary napkins using natural fibers as core absorbent shows improved moisture properties, with absorption rates increasing with higher percentages of milkweed fiber blend.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Anshul Singhal, Jionghua Jin, Mihaela Banu, Alan Taub
Summary: Compared to conventional dew retting, enzymatic retting has the potential to control fiber extraction process and produce high quality plant fibers. This study investigated the effects of enzyme concentration and retting duration on the bond strength and fiber fineness of flax fibers. The results showed that both enzyme concentration and time significantly affected the bond strength, while only retting duration had a significant effect on fiber fineness.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Lucas Rosson, Nolene Byrne
Summary: Bicomponent cellulose-PAN core-shell fibers were produced using coaxial wet spinning, showing changes in morphology, mechanical, and thermal properties based on the core-shell composition ratio. The fibers exhibited double-fracture behavior in mechanical properties and two decomposition temperatures, with the first decomposition temperature increasing with cellulose acetate content. This study highlights the flexibility in properties that can be achieved through bicomponent wet spinning using polymers that cannot be melt-processed.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
A. Bernaoui, G. Lebrun, E. Ruiz
Summary: The natural fiber composites market is growing rapidly due to the increasing demand for lightweight and environmentally sustainable materials. This research aims to develop high-performance composites by improving the fiber-matrix load transfer.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Simon Sanchez-Diaz, Carl Ouellet, Said Elkoun, Mathieu Robert
Summary: Milkweed floss was used as a reinforcement to develop lightweight epoxy composites with enhanced thermal insulating properties. The composites reinforced with native or acetone-treated milkweed floss were lighter than the epoxy resin and showed improved specific elastic modulus and reduced thermal conductivity. Due to these characteristics, the milkweed-reinforced epoxy composites may have applications in the production of structural and insulating elements for vehicles and buildings.
POLYMER COMPOSITES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Mohammad Javad Abghary, Reza Jafari Nedoushan, Hossein Hasani
APPLIED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2017)
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Engineering, Mechanical
Sayyed Behzad Abdellahi, Sayyed Mahdi Hejazi, Hossein Hasani
JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Elahe Omrani, Hossein Hasani, Faraneh Esmaeili
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Mohammad Azadian, Hossein Hasani, Mahmoud Mehrdad Shokrieh
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Sanaz Hassanzadeh, Hossein Hasani, Mohammad Zarrebini
JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Moghgan Sayanjali Jasbi, Hossein Hasani, Ali Zadhoush, Somayeh Safi
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Mohammad Javad Abghary, Hossein Hasani, Reza Jafari Nedoushan
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2018)
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Mechanics
Sanaz Hassanzadeh, Hossein Hasani, Mohammad Zarrebini
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Najmeh Moazeni, Morteza Vadood, Dariush Semnani, Hossein Hasani
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2018)
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Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Faizan Shafiq, Md. Nahid Pervez, Muhammad Munib Jilani, Zahid Sarwar, Hossein Hasani, Yingjie Cai
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Materials Science, Textiles
Mohammad Azadian, Hossein Hasani, Mahmoud Mehrdad Shokrieh
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2018)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Ehsan Ghorbani, Hossein Hasani, Reza Jafari Nedoushan
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2019)
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Business
Mozhgan Ziaei, Mohammad Ghane, Hossein Hasani, Ahmad Saboonchi
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2019)
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Thermodynamics
Mozhgan Ziaei, Mohammad Ghane, Hossein Hasani, Ahmad Saboonchi
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Materials Science, Composites
Elahe Omrani, Hossein Hasani, Sayed Houssain Dibajian
APPLIED COMPOSITE MATERIALS
(2018)