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• Published Subscription Original Research 24 Mar 2026

  Kenaf Reinforced Polyamide Composite Materials: A Systematic Review

  By Eraaja Rajeshwari Murthy, Mohd Firdaus Yhaya, Johari Yap Abdullah, Nurulezah Hasbullah

  Abstract: Sustainable development has become the global target to prevent exploitation and degradation of our environment in the pursuit for industrial growth. Almost all sectors including engineering, dental, medical, aerospace, etc use synthetic polymers in daily basis. The growing need for sustainable natural alternatives has encouraged research on natural fibres reinforced polymers like kenaf reinforced polyamide composites. Comprehensive evaluation of existing studies is crucial to understand the scope in this field …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 158–169 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 7 Jun 2025

  Exploring the Mechanical Characteristics of Three Natural Composite Materials (Kenaf, Sisal, and Banana with Almond shell, Glass, and Silicon carbide fillers): A Comparative Evaluation

  By Kamatchi Hariharan M, Haja Syeddu Masooth P, Lalitha Saravanan A, Anderson A

  Abstract: The current global demand for lightweight, long-lasting, and economically efficient materials is of unprecedented magnitude. Industry sectors including aircraft, automotive, construction, and sports are constantly adapting to fulfil these requirements. Natural composites refer to materials obtained from natural sources that utilise two or more separate components to form a material with improved characteristics. In numerous industries, natural composites offer a potential and ecologically sound alternative to synthetic materials by harnessing …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 492–502 Read article →