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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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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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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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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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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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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Effect of Nano-Modified Recycled Wood Fibers on the Micro/Macro Properties of Rapid-Hardening Sulfoaluminate Cement-Based Composites by Chunyu Ma, Liang Wang, Yujiao Li, Qiuyi Li, Gongbing Yue, Yuanxin Guo, Meinan Wang, Xiaolong Zhou

“…Recycled wood fiber (RWF) obtained through the multi-stage processing of waste wood serves as an eco-friendly green construction material, exhibiting lightweight, porous, and high toughness characteristics that demonstrate significant potential as a cementitious reinforcement, offering strategic advantages for environmental protection and resource recycling. …”
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Nanopore structure of PLA@SF aligned composite electrospun fiber membrane enhances growth behavior of peripheral nerve cells by Tao Feng, Yanfang Liu, Yehua Lv, Yang Shao, Lifeng Niu, Daguo Mi

“…IntroductionOptimizing the physical microstructure of nerve grafts and enhancing their biological functions to create a microenvironment that favors the regeneration of damaged nerves can significantly improve the recovery of damaged nerve function. …”
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Enhancing joint efficiency in friction stir welding of PA66 using an induction-heated threaded pin and glass fiber reinforcement by Ammar Elsheikh, Mohamed Ahmed Elmosalamy, Ninshu Ma, Ibrahim Eldeeb, Ezzat Showaib, Saad Ebied

“…Among the tested conditions, a rotational speed of 1000 RPM and welding speed of 20 mm/min resulted in optimal heat input, promoting uniform fiber dispersion and stable vortex flow within the nugget zone. …”
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Investigation on the development and characterization of barkcloth-velvetleaf fiber composites using Taguchi-grey relational analysis for sustainable food packaging applications by Richard Tukamuhebwa, Milon Selvam Dennison, Joseph Valerian Tesha

“…The rising demand for biodegradable and sustainable packaging materials has generated delicate interest in natural fiber composites, with barkcloth-velvetleaf fiber composites providing a renewable alternative for food packaging applications. …”
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Investigation of void content in Borassus flabellifer fiber/epoxy bio-nanocomposite using hyperparameter tuned ANN and response surface methodology optimisation by Suresh Thirupathi, Venkatachalam Gopalan, Elango Mallichetty

“…The optimized combination (1 wt% fiber content, 75 µm fiber mesh size and 1 wt% h-BN nanofiller) yielded 1.90% lowest void content after experimentation. …”
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Enhancing Compressive and Crush Performance of 3D-Printed ABS Thin-Walled Tubes Through Glass Fiber Reinforcement and Polyurethane Foam Infusion by Ali Sadooghi, Seyed Jalal Hashemi, Sadegh Mirzamohammadi, Farzad Rahmani, Kaveh Rahmani

“…The SEM images also highlighted the transition from brittle to ductile failure modes, particularly in samples with optimal glass fiber content. This research demonstrates that the strategic combination of glass fibers and PU foams, coupled with detailed microstructural analysis, can significantly enhance the structural integrity of 3D-printed components. …”
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SIFAT MEKANIK BAHAN GESEK REM KOMPOSIT DIPERKUAT SERAT BAMBU by Sutikno -, S. E. Sukiswo, S. S. Dany

“…The contents of bamboo fiber and metal powder in the mixing were optimized, each composition of other components was fixed, its effects on mechanical properties and microstructure were investigated. …”
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Experimental Study on the Strength Characteristics of Modified Guilin Red Clay by Wenwu Chen, Zhigao Xie, Jiguang Chen, Mengyao Hong, Xiaobo Wang, Haofeng Zhou, Bai Yang

“…The results demonstrate distinct strengthening mechanisms: Lignin exhibits an optimal dosage (6%), significantly increasing cohesion and internal friction angle through physical reinforcement (“soil fiber” formation), but higher dosages (8%) lead to particle separation and strength reduction. …”
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Synergistic Effects of Hollow Glass Microspheres and Sisal Fibers in Natural Gypsum-Based Composites: Achieving Lightweight, High-Strength, and Aesthetically Superior Construction... by Chang Chen, Yuan Gao, Shaowu Jiu, Yanxin Chen, Yan Liu

“…Such optimizations were realized with HGMs at a particle size of 80 um and a composition of 20 vol.%, alongside sisal fibers present at a concentration of 0.3 vol.%. …”
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