Fibers, Volume 13, Issue 5

The use of composite materials in aerospace structures has led to significant weight reductions and improved performance. However, their behavior under low-energy impact remains a critical concern due to the potential initiation of barely visible dam...

The mechanical performance of metallic components is intrinsically linked to their microstructural features. However, the manual quantification of microconstituents in metallographic images remains a time-consuming and subjective task, often requirin...

Fused deposition modeling (FDM) 3D printing (3DP) of PLA biocomposites reinforced with plant-derived cellulosic fibrous materials, including spun yarn, microcrystalline, microfibrillar, nanofibrillar cellulose, and cellulose nanocrystals, offers an e...

Springs are widely used in industries such as aerospace and automotive. As the demand for emission reduction grows, the research on lightweight spring performance is becoming increasingly important. This study analyses the mechanical performance of t...

Virginia mallow or Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby (SH) is a perennial plant from the Malvaceae family (mallows) that is used for medicinal purposes, reducing soil erosion, cleaning soil, and most recently for energy production. The potential of sustai...

The circular economy emphasizes reducing, recycling, and reusing waste, a principle that is challenging to apply to hazardous materials like asbestos-containing construction waste, typically destined for landfills due to limited recycling options. Th...

A passively Q-switched Thulium-doped fiber laser based on glycerin as the saturable absorber is experimentally demonstrated for the first time. The saturable absorber consists of two FC/PC connectors aligned within a mechanical fiber-fiber coupler, w...

This study aims to verify the adaptability of a crack width evaluation method for fiber-reinforced cementitious composite (FRCC) proposed by the authors to various combinations of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars and FRCCs. As this evaluation meth...

Lithium orthosilicate (Li₄SiO₄) has demonstrated a high CO₂ adsorption rate and capacity and its suitability to be implemented in industry as CO₂ capture technology at high temperatures. The optimum solid adsorbent should present a porous structure t...

Composite materials are increasingly in demand. However, challenges such as high raw-material costs and complicated waste management impede their adoption. Overcoming these obstacles requires efficient recycling methods. Pyrolysis effectively recycle...

This paper evaluates the performance of composites made from date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) midribs reinforced with carbon fiber. Two types of adhesives—unsaturated polyester and epoxy resin—were used as binder for the experimental pa...

One promising method to increase the bit-rate capacity of optical fibers is the use of Multi-Core Fibers (MCFs). However, the close proximity of the cores can lead to data interference due to crosstalk between them. A novel approach is proposed to su...

This study investigates the structural performance of cellular cross-laminated timber (CCLT) through a nonlinear finite element model using Hill and Hashin damage criteria in Abaqus. This study evaluates these criteria in simulating CCLT’s mech...

The extraction of Spanish broom fibers presents significant commercial opportunities. However, the traditional production process is associated with a high environmental impact and considerable waste. This work demonstrates how to address the limitat...

This study experimentally and numerically investigated the effectiveness of fiber-core steel wire ropes (FC-SWRs) in enhancing the flexural performance of reinforced concrete (RC) T-beams using a bonding technique. The investigation focused on deflec...

This study investigates the thermal and energy performance of various bio-based materials, including Typha Australis, straw, banana fiber, Alfa fiber, peanut shells, and VSS (a blend of wood pulp, cotton, flax, and hemp), in comparison to conventiona...

The use of plant fibers as reinforcement in cement composites has gained significant interest due to their favorable mechanical properties and inherent sustainability, particularly when sourced from agro-industrial waste. In this study, six types of...

Advanced materials including metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a critical piece of the puzzle in the search for solutions to various scientific and technological challenges, such as climate change due to the ever-increasing emissions of green...