Bio-fiber reinforced high-density polyethylene composites - A sustainable approach to improve flame retardancy, biodegradation, and water resistance

Asmaa Mohamed, Rafah Mohammed Thyab, Hassan A. Ewais, Ahmed Morsy, Hesham M. Kamel, Ahmed Salem, Ashraf Morsy, Department of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Kufa, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef City, Faculty of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Pharos University, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Pharos University, Faculty of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department, Damanhur University, Petrochemical Department, Faculty of Engineering, Pharos University in Alexandria

Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials

Published online on November 12, 2025

Abstract

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This study presents a sustainable strategy to enhance the multifunctional properties of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) by reinforcing it with sugarcane bagasse fibers (BFs) at varying weight ratios. The developed bio-composites aim to address critical ...