Advances on Biopolymer/Bast Fiber Composites and Their Hybrid Biopolymer Composites
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Fibers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 July 2022)
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Natural fiber hybrid composites, conductive composites, energy storage, waste management, water purification, flammability of polymer composites, cellulose reinforced polymer composites
Interests: Polymer reinforced (nano)composites, isolation of biomass components, synthesis of nanoparticles, application of nanoparticles and reinforced polymer (nano)composites for flame retardant materials, wastewater treatment, health and energy.
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Dear Colleagues,
The current generation is facing serious challenges with regard to environmental pollution and energy. Factors such as global environmental safety, recyclability, and fabrication of eco-friendlier products are the main driving force for the utilization of biodegradable materials. Most recently, biodegradable reinforced polymer composites composed of natural fibers and biopolymers have found applications from automobiles to construction. In order to improve the performance of biocomposites and also widen their applications, the second filler is normally added to form a fiber hybrid composite. This Special Issue focuses on recent developments on biopolymers/bast fiber composites and their hybrid polymer composites, the main focus being fabrication methods, the effect of hybridization on properties such as thermal, mechanical, flammability properties, and their application in different fields, such as energy, construction, transportation, and entertainment.
Dr. Mokgaotsa Jonas Mochane
Dr. Teboho Clement Mokhena
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- bast fibers
- fiber-reinforced polymer composites
- hybridization
- environmental pollution
- mechanical properties
- biodegradable polymer
- biocomposites
- eco-friendly
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