Effects of Incorporating Cellulosic Fibers on the Physico-Mechanical Properties of a Basic Magnesium Sulfate Cement by Juan C. A. Molano, Katheryn C. P. Córdoba, Tayná V. Ferreira, Adriano G. S. Azevedo, Holmer Savastano Jr.

“…This study evaluates the effects of incorporating different dosages of bleached eucalyptus fibers (EB) on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of BMSC composites. …”
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Softening aging characteristics of clayey soil reinforced with cement and polypropylene fibers under water immersion by Xing QI, Huan LIU, Lang YANG, Ruliang CAO

“…Based on these findings, the optimal reinforcement composition is determined to be 6% cement and 0.4% polypropylene fibers. …”
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Electric field-assisted embedding of fiber optic sensors in structural materials for structural health monitoring by Xinchang Zhang, Joshua Daw, Charles Payne, Bibo Zhong, Austin Fleming, Zilong Hua, Jorgen Rufner

“…Microstructural characterization revealed excellent fiber-matrix adhesion and interdiffusion of elements across the interface. …”
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Assessment of industrial waste lignocellulosic fibers as a sustainable additive for improving engineering waste mud by Pan Ding, Menghuan Chen, Minjie Wen, Yiming Zhang, Lixing Wang

“…This study first examines the physical properties and the microstructure of raw waste mud. Subsequently, environmentally friendly and sustainable lignocellulosic fibers from industrial waste were incorporated to improve the waste mud soil, with an addition ratio ranging from 0 % to 4 %. …”
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A Study on the Performance of Gel-Based Polyurethane Prepolymer/Ceramic Fiber Composite-Modified Asphalt by Tengteng Guo, Xu Guo, Yuanzhao Chen, Chenze Fang, Jingyu Yang, Zhenxia Li, Jiajie Feng, Hao Huang, Zhi Li, Haijun Chen, Jiachen Wang

“…Through aging tests, dynamic shear rate (DSR) testing, bending rate (BBR) testing, microstructure scanning (MSCR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and infrared spectroscopy (IR), the aging performance, rheological properties, permanent deformation resistance, microstructure, and modification mechanism of PUP/CF composite-modified asphalt were investigated. …”
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Design and development of motorcycle helmet using carbon fiber reinforced epoxy resin hybrid composite by Nuzhat Aqila Tushe, Syed Tanjib Mahmud, Nafiul Islam, Golam Mostofa, Noshin Tasnim Tuli, Adib Bin Rashid

“…Motorcycle helmets are crucial for rider safety, and there's a high need for affordable helmets that provide optimal safety to the riders. This research focuses on manufacturing motorcycle helmets by applying carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass reinforced with epoxy resin. …”
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Spatial–Temporal Hotspot Management of Photovoltaic Modules Based on Fiber Bragg Grating Sensor Arrays by Haotian Ding, Rui Guo, Huan Xing, Yu Chen, Jiajun He, Junxian Luo, Maojie Chen, Ye Chen, Shaochun Tang, Fei Xu

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Bicolor Bessel beams generator based on single-mode fiber for STED system light source by Shao Luqing, Li Xijun, Qiu Min

“…In this paper, we have presented a novel and compact bicolor Bessel beams (bi-BBs) generator based on a single-mode fiber integrated with an axicon-like microstructure (AM). …”
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Characterization of laser surface burns generated with different fiber laser parameters: the role of air and nitrogen environments by Ayberk Yüşen, Sinan Fidan, Satılmış Ürgün, Mustafa Özgür Bora, Şaban Hakan Atapek

“…This work will discuss the microstructural and magnetic properties of AMS4330 steel resulting from fiber laser surface processing in air and nitrogen shielding atmospheres. …”
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Mechanical properties of raw bamboo fiber-reinforced phosphogypsum-based composite cementitious materials and their strengthening mechanism. by Xian Fu, Peng Liu, Dewen Kong, Yuan Li, Yongfa Wang

“…Finally, the microstructure of BFRPGCs was analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), which elucidated the mechanisms through which raw bamboo fibers influence the working and mechanical properties of the composites. …”
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The Effect of Steel Fiber Content on the Workability and Mechanical Properties of Slag-Based/Fly Ash-Based UHPC by Gaoyu Liao, Rui Wu, Mier He, Xiangchen Huang, Linmei Wu

“…Mechanical properties improved with higher fiber volume, and an optimal content of 2% achieved the best balance between workability and strength. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Enzymatic Extraction and Physicochemical Properties of Soluble Dietary Fiber from Soy Sauce Residue by Lili Zhang, Juncheng Song, Qi Liu, Feng Liu, Xiangyang Li

“…As it is rich in dietary fiber, which is beneficial to human health, skimmed SSR was used as a raw material to obtain soluble dietary fiber (SDF) in this study. …”
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Enhancing mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy-based polymer matrix composites through hybrid reinforcement with carbon, glass and steel by Surendernath Purna, Rao Pothamsetty Kasi V., Satish Kumar Manduva Venkata

“…The results demonstrate that hybrid composites exhibit improved microstructural integrity, reduced voids, and enhanced interfacial bonding compared to individual fiber-reinforced composites. …”
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Kenaf/basalt fiber-reinforced epoxy matrix hybrid composites: Current trends, challenges, and future prospects in advanced material development by Palanivendhan Murugadoss, Ashish Verma, Suhas Ballal, Vijay J. Upadhye, Krishna Kumar Shukla, Priyadarshi Das, Kamakshi Priya K

“…The primary objective is to investigate the synergistic effect of combining inorganic basalt fibers and natural kenaf fibers in an epoxy matrix, optimizing their performance for potential applications in durable and self-cleaning materials. …”
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Effects of three different types of fibers and dosage on the properties of alkali-activated copper slag–slag cementitious materials by Qinghu Xu, Shuchang Liu, Junjie Qian, Rongsheng Xu, Wei Ma

“…When the dosage of GF, PPF and SF reaches 0.6%, 0.8% and 1.0% respectively, the flexural strength of the specimen at 28d is increased by 7.9%, 19.86% and 61.66% compared with that of the blank control group, respectively. Through microstructural analysis, it was found that the fibers formed a mesh structure in the material, which effectively inhibited the development of cracks and improved the toughness of the material. …”
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Green Biobased Polyethylene Terephthalate (bioPET) Composites Reinforced with Different Lengths of Basalt Fiber for Technical Applications by Stanisław Kuciel, Karina Rusin-Żurek

“…This paper presents the modification results and effects of reinforcing green polyethylene terephthalate matrix composites (bioPET ECOZEN^® T120) with basalt fibers of two different lengths. Five types of composites with two filling levels of 7.5 and 15 wt% of each fiber were produced by injection molding. …”
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Innovative fiber-reinforced self-compacting concrete using activated slag from sugar factory lime waste by Hadi Bahmani, Davood Mostofinejad

“…SEM analysis confirmed that steel fibers contributed to a denser microstructure and stronger bonding within the cement matrix. …”
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Research progress in low-cost preparation process of continuous fiber-reinforced silicon carbide ceramic matrix composites by SHANG Jianzhao, WU Xiaofei, CAO Yejie, LYU Yunlei, LI Jingxin, WANG Jing, DONG Ning, LIU Yongsheng

“…The optimization of preparation process， microstructure and properties of composites is reviewed， and the future research direction of the low-cost preparation process is proposed， such as the preparation of ultra-high temperature ceramic interface by molten salt method and the preparation of porous matrix with uniform pore structure by reaction-induced phase separation， which can significantly improve the comprehensive properties of continuous fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composites.…”
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Utilizing fly ash from municipal solid waste and polypropylene fiber to improve the flexural properties of compacted cement sand by Chalermpon Wungsumpow, Sakol Pochalard, Keeratikan Piriyakul

“…The results indicate that the optimal mixture containing 25% MSWIFA and 1.5% polypropylene fiber achieved significant improvements over the control mix, including a 38% increase in peak flexural strength (0.59 MPa), a 170% increase in ductility index (24.17) and a 63% increase in toughness (1.25 N·m at L/150 deflection). …”
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Surface Brillouin Scattering in Disordered Optical Fibers With Transverse Anderson Localization Guiding Mechanism for Evaluation of Longitudinal Structural Fluctuations by Sheng Liang, Yongxin Zhang, Xin Wang, Xinzhi Sheng, Shuqin Lou, Bo Lin, Mingli Dong, Lianqing Zhu

“…The average sensitivity of BFS to the air-fill fraction is simulated to obtain an optimal performance in practical application. This paper is an interesting theoretical enlightenment for combining the novel concepts of surface-BS and DOF, also a useful exploration of longitudinal structural evaluating method for special optical fibers with microstructures.…”
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