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Planting sustainability: A comprehensive review of plant fibres in needle-punching nonwovens

Author(s): Marques, Rita ; Oliveira, Cristina ; Araújo, Joana Carolina Carvalho ; Chaves, Diego Morais ; Ferreira, Diana P. ; Fangueiro, Raúl ; Silva, Carla J. ; Rodrigues, Lúcia

Date: 2024

Persistent ID: https://hdl.handle.net/1822/93684

Origin: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

Project/scholarship: info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/POR_NORTE/SFRH%2FBD%2F147812%2F2019/PT; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/CEEC IND 2017/CEECIND%2F02803%2F2017%2FCP1458%2FCT0003/PT; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB%2F00264%2F2020/PT;

Subject(s): Natural fibres; Sustainability; Plant fibres; Needle-punching; Nonwovens


Description

Natural fibres have garnered substantial attention because of their eco-friendly attributes and versatility, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic ones. This review surveys plant fibres, including flax, hemp, jute, banana, and pineapple, emphasizing their diverse properties and applications in nonwoven materials. This research also examines the use of synthetic polymer composites blended with natural fibres to create high-performance nonwoven materials. Furthermore, this review outlines the primary applications of nonwovens manufactured with plant fibres through needle-punching. These applications span geotextiles, automotive interiors, construction materials, and more. The advantages, challenges, and sustainability aspects of incorporating natural fibres in needle-punched nonwovens are discussed. The focus is on mechanical and thermal properties and their adaptability for specific applications. This research provides valuable insights for researchers and industry professionals aiming to leverage the benefits of plant fibres in needle-punched nonwovens across various sectors.

NGEU -NextGenerationEU(SFRH/BD/147812/2019)

Document Type Journal article
Language English
Contributor(s) Universidade do Minho
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