Eco-friendly coir fiber reinforced natural latex composites for improved thermal insulation and mechanical properties

Mohammad Mosharof Hossain, Mazharul Islam, Himel Mahmud, Shah Alimuzzaman, Badhon C. Mazumder, Monira Binte Mesbah, Syed Ziadul Huda, Department of Textile Engineering, Northern University Bangladesh, Department of Textile Engineering, Bangladesh University of Textiles, Pilot Plant and Process Development Centre , Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Adelaide

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on May 26, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Composite Materials, Ahead of Print.
Thermal insulating materials are necessary for buildings, automobiles, and industrial operations to be cool and energy-efficient. Traditional insulation materials are usually made from synthetic polymers, known to release toxic fumes and are not readily ...