Lignocellulosic Fiber-Based Composites

Dear Colleagues,

Lignocellulosic fibres are one of the natural fibres which can be obtained from plants and are generally considered to be one of the most promising researched materials for replacing synthetic engineered fibres. Lignocellulosic fibres such as kenaf, bamboo, banana, jute, flax, oil palm and sugar palm have been used to reinforce composites in the development of various products. This is due to the inherent behaviours of lignocellulosic fibres, including their renewability, wide availability, low production costs and biodegradability.

Technological advancements in the past few decades has enabled the manufacture of new and high-performance lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites. Currently, various sectors have started to employ lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites in applications such as food packaging, transportation, sport goods, household appliances and construction, biomedicine, buildings and electronic devices. The application of lignocellulosic-fibre-based biocomposites results in the improved performance of transportation vehicles as it reduces their weight, which in turn lowers fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Thus, the objective of this Special Issue is to compile and gather the most recent, advanced research on the characteristics, manufacturability and sustainable product development of innovative lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites.

Contributions of original research and review articles within this topic are welcome. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Lignocellulosic-fibre-reinforced polymer composites;
2. Hybrid lignocellulosic/synthetic-fibre-reinforced polymer composites;
3. Hybrid lignocellulosic-fibre-reinforced polymer composites;
4. Synthetic–natural filler lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites;
5. Conceptual design and product development of lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites;
6. Mechanical, physical, thermal and chemical characterization of lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites;
7. Influence of fibre modifications and treatments on the properties of lignocellulsic-fibre-based composites;
8. Manufacturing process of lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites;
9. Structural and non-structural applications of lignocellulosic-fibre-based composites.

Dr. M. R. M. Asyraf
Dr. Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas
Dr. Shukur Abu Hassan
Dr. Agusril Syamsir
Guest Editors

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