Value-Added Applications of Lignocellulosic Fibers in Textiles and Composite Industries for Circular Economy and Environmental Sustainability
Deadline 2027-01-20Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Lignocellulosic fibers, derived from abundant biomass resources such as plants, wood, vegetables, and agricultural residues, represent one of the most sustainable materials available on the planet. Their unique composition, primarily cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, provides a balance of strength, biodegradability, and low density that is highly attractive for industrial use. As global awareness surrounding env…
Sustainable Natural Fiber Hybrid Composites: Design, Fabrication, and Performance for Modern Engineering Applications
Deadline 2027-02-05Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Natural fiber reinforced polymer composites have emerged as promising materials for sustainable engineering due to their low density, renewability, and reduced environmental impact. In recent years, hybrid composites combining natural fibers with synthetic reinforcements such as glass or carbon fibers have gained increasing attention. These hybrid systems aim to overcome the limitations of natural fibers, such as lo…
Biobased Dyes Linking Sustainable Textiles and Textile Cultural Heritage
Deadline 2027-07-23Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Biobased dyes are gaining importance as the textile sector seeks renewable, safer, and lower impact alternatives to fossil-derived colorants. This Article Collection examines dyes and pigments obtained from plants, insects, microorganisms, algae, fungi, and biogenic residues for natural fiber textiles. It welcomes studies on sustainable sourcing, extraction, biosynthesis, natural organic lake pigments, mordanting, d…
From Biomass to Materials: Integrating Natural Fibers and Plant-Derived Dyes in Sustainable Industrial Applications
Deadline 2027-07-23Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Natural fibers and plant-based dyes are closely connected in promoting sustainable systems, as both reduce dependence on petroleum and support a circular economy through renewable resources and biomass waste. Similarly, natural colorants derived from plants is widely used not only in textiles but also in food and beverages (F&B), cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products, offering safer and more eco-friendly alternativ…
Production, Consumption, and Innovation of Natural Textile Fibers: Towards a Sustainable, Circular, and Ethical Global Fashion Economy
Deadline 2027-08-06Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Global production and consumption of textile materials are increasingly shaped by the pertinent need to align production with principles of current principles sustainability and circularity, while ensuring ethical issues are not forgotten. Natural fibers such as cotton, silk, wool, flax, hemp sisal, pineapple, ramie, Kenaf, Kapok, coir, and banana hold unique potential to drive innovation in sustainable textiles due…
Advances in Sustainable Materials: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications (SDGs 9, 11, and 13)
Deadline 2027-08-13Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Natural materials are gaining increasing attention for creating environmentally sustainable products, robust infrastructure systems, and climate adaptive production methods. Fibres produced from plants, animals, agricultural by-products, and microbes as a standalone product or composite can support the shift from petroleum-based materials towards sustainable alternatives. This Article Collection from the Journal of…
Biocatalytic Processing of Natural Fibers for Circular and Sustainable Production (SDG 12)
Deadline 2027-08-13Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 12 ( Responsible Consumption and Production ) remains a major global challenge. In the natural fiber sector, key targets include the sustainable and efficient use of natural resources ( Target 12.2 ), environmentally sound management of chemicals and wastes throughout their life cycle ( Target 12.4 ), and substantial reductions in waste generation through prevention, recycling,…
Sustainable Natural Fibers, Bio-based Textiles and Advanced Fiber Materials: Achieving SDG 9, 12, and 13 for Responsible Production and Circular Economy
Deadline 2027-08-31Taylor & FrancisIndexed (Active)
Journal: Journal of Natural Fibers
Natural fibers and bio-based textiles are gaining increasing attention as renewable alternatives to synthetic fibers and petroleum-based materials. They offer significant opportunities for developing resource-efficient, low-carbon, and circular products for textile, composite, construction, packaging, biomedical, automotive, and other industrial applications. However, challenges related to fiber quality, processing,…
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