Globally, the consumption of natural fibres has been continuously growing for last few decades as a result expanding world population and improvement in living standards, which increased amount post-industrial post-consumer fibre waste. Reinforced composites made from are gaining popularity due to their attractive characteristics, such low weight, rigidity, cost. Therefore, ever–growing textile...

Abstract The aim of this paper is to investigate biodegradation properties PLA (as a bio-based polymer), Hemp, Jute natural bast fibers) and Viscose cellulose regenerates) for agrotextile nonwovens production. For the purpose those investigations, an analysis time samples were performed by soil burial test (ISO 11721 – Textiles Determination resistance cellulose-containing textiles microorganis...

The performance of different natural fibers (hemp, kenaf and bamboo) used to formulate composites with an alkali-activated matrix based on metakaolin is evaluated. Short were randomly dispersed up about 3% the binder weight, fresh cured properties derived determined. Up investigated fraction, it still possible obtain adequate workability without supply additional water or additives. Upon modifi...