Effect of biomass-derived carbon nanosphere on mechanical properties of polypropylene/empty fruit bunch fibre composites

Huei Ruey Ong, Yifei Shi, Chi Shein Hong, Md Maksudur Rahman Khan, Wan Mohd Eqhwan Iskandar, Institute of Intelligent Science and Technology, Geely University of China, Faculty of Engineering , DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia, Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Programme Area, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Brunei

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on October 25, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Volume 39, Issue 5, Page 2360-2381, May 2026.
Natural fibre-reinforced polymer composites have gained significant attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional synthetic materials. This study investigates the mechanical properties enhancement of polypropylene (PP) composites through hybrid ...