Mohamad Midani

Natural fibers, Date palm fibers, PalmFil, Cellulose, Natural fiber composites, Green composites, Biocomposites, Textiles, Sustainable development

A true thought leader driving the bioeconomy transition in the Arab world for over 18 years. His multifaceted contributions span research, teaching, consulting, and industry leadership, with expertise in natural fibers and biobased materials, sustainable product development, circular bioeconomy, and biorefineries. more

Works (64)

Updated: February 19th, 2026 22:08

2025 article

Bioeconomy in the Arab World

(2025, December 31). Bioeconomy Matters Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SvNqU2oO1rDXxzazBT8uU?si=90e0a3136abb4f74&nd=1&dlsi=36660e10798b4c7f

Contributors: M. Midani

Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2026

2025 article

Branding the No Man’s Land of Bio-Based Materials

(2025, November 28). HeroInside Ingredient Branding Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lilVkJM8ldw

Contributors: M. Midani

Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2025

2025 conference paper

Indoor Thermal Insulating Claddings to Enhance Energy Efficiency in Buildings

International Conference on Energy Systems (ICES 2025).

Contributors: E. Darwish, M. Midani & A. Eldeeb

Source: ORCID
Added: May 7, 2025

2025 article

Sustainable Fibers of the Sahara

(2025, April 9). Graduate Seminar at the Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgp3tJfrj1E

Contributors: M. Midani

Source: ORCID
Added: May 7, 2025

2024 article

Evaluation of Fungal Decay and Biodegradation of Thermoplastic Composites Reinforced with Date Palm Fibres

Awad, S., Hamouda, T., Mohareb, A., Midani, M., & Badawy, M. (2024, September 27). Materials Science Forum.

By: S. Awad, T. Hamouda*, A. Mohareb*, M. Midani n & M. Badawy

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
Source: ORCID
Added: October 1, 2024

2024 article

Functional and Special Materials: Polymers, Composites and Structural Materials

Fujiwara, A., Otrosh, Y., & Midani, M. (2024, September 27). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. EBooks.

By: A. Fujiwara*, Y. Otrosh* & M. Midani n

topics (OpenAlex): Material Properties and Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: October 1, 2024

2024 article

Materials Synthesis and Application

(2024, August 27). Key Engineering Materials.

Contributors: M. Midani, N. Liem, L. Hakim & A. Korsunsky

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: September 22, 2024

2024 article

Proceedings of the 3rd World Conference on Byproducts of Palms & their Applications (ByPalma)

Proceedings of the 3rd World Conference on Byproducts of Palms & their Applications (ByPalma). (2024, November 19). Trans Tech Publications Ltd.

Contributors: M. Midani, O. Alothman & M. Jawaid

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: November 19, 2024

2024 article

Processing, Reprocessing and Reusing of Advanced Materials

Davaasambuu, J., Fujiwara, A., & Midani, M. (2024, September 23). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. EBooks.

By: J. Davaasambuu*, A. Fujiwara* & M. Midani n

topics (OpenAlex): Recycling and Waste Management Techniques; Extraction and Separation Processes
Source: ORCID
Added: October 1, 2024

2024 article

Properties, Purification, and Applications of Phosphogypsum: A Comprehensive Review Towards Circular Economy

(2024, February 26). Materials Circular Economy.

Contributors: S. Awad, M. Essam, A. Boukhriss, M. Kamar & M. Midani

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: March 1, 2024

2023 article

A generalized analytical model for predicting the elastic properties of fibrovascular bundles using Crystal-Fibril-Bundle approach

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A. A., & Jawaid, M. (2023, August 21). Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 204, p. 117309.

Contributors: L. Elseify*, M. Midani*, A. El-Badawy* & M. Jawaid*

author keywords: Vegetable fiber; Analytical model; Cellulose crystal; Elemental fibril; Fiber bundle
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Bamboo properties and applications; Textile materials and evaluations
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 6, 2023

2023 article

Benchmarking automotive nonwoven composites from date palm midrib and spadix fibers in comparison to commercial leaf fibers

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A. A., Seyam, A.-F. M., & Jawaid, M. (2023, February 15). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Vol. 2.

Contributors: L. Elseify*, M. Midani*, A. El-Badawy*, A. Seyam* & M. Jawaid*

author keywords: Date palm fiber; Midrib; Spadix stem; Leaf fibers; Nonwoven composites; Automotive
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Textile materials and evaluations; Plant Surface Properties and Treatments
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 19, 2023

2023 article

Cultural and Ecological Significance of the Date Palm

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 3–16.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; African Botany and Ecology Studies; Nuts composition and effects
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts as Timber and Wood Substitutes

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 139–177.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; African Botany and Ecology Studies; Botanical Research and Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts for Cellulose and Cellulose Derivatives Production

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 129–137.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; Agricultural and Food Sciences
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts for Green Fuels and Bioenergy Production

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 271–343.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity; Botanical Research and Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts for Natural Fodder and Silage

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 235–249.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; Animal Diversity and Health Studies; African Botany and Ecology Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts for WasteWater Treatment

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 251–269.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; Heavy metals in environment
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts in Construction, Insulation and Building Materials

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 179–220.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Hygrothermal properties of building materials; Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts in Enzymes, Food, Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and Natural Wax

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 93–102.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; Botanical Research and Applications; African Botany and Ecology Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts in Fibers, Textiles and Composites

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 103–128.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; Botanical Research and Applications; Wood and Agarwood Research
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts in Organic Fertilizers, Compost, Soil Amendment and Coal

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 221–234.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; Insect Pest Control Strategies; Banana Cultivation and Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts in Other Fields of Applications

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 345–354.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Date Palm Byproducts: A Springboard for Circular Bio Economy

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

Contributors: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

Effect of chitosan filler on the thermal and viscoelasticity properties of bio-epoxy/date palm fiber composites

Sarmin, S. N., Jawaid, M., Ismail, A. S., Hashem, M., Fouad, H., Midani, M., & Salim, N. (2023, September 24). Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Vol. 36, p. 101275.

author keywords: Thermomechanical Dynamic mechanical analysis Viscoelastic properties Bio-epoxy Chitosan Date palm fiber
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; Textile materials and evaluations
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 6, 2023

2023 article

Evaluation of physical, mechanical, and thermal properties of woven kenaf/bio-epoxy composites

Abare, A. Y., Jawaid, M., Hamid, N. H., Bakar, B. F. A., Ismail, A. S., Sarmin, S. N., … Midani, M. (2023, March 17). Journal of Industrial Textiles.

Contributors: A. Abare*, M. Jawaid*, N. Hamid*, B. Bakar*, A. Ismail*, S. Sarmin*, H. Fouad*, M. Midani*

author keywords: Bio-epoxy; woven kenaf; bio composites; fibre loading
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 19, 2023

2023 article

Extraction of cellulosic fibers from date palm by-products

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., Hamouda, T., Khiari, R., & Hassanin, A. H. (2023, January 1). Elsevier EBooks, pp. 261–280.

Contributors: L. Elseify*, M. Midani*, T. Hamouda*, R. Khiari* & A. Hassanin*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Textile materials and evaluations; Tree Root and Stability Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: January 12, 2023

2023 article

Housing retrofit for energy efficiency: Utilizing modular date palm midribs claddings to enhance indoor thermal comfort

Darwish, E. A., Eldeeb, A. S., & Midani, M. (2023, May 27). Ain Shams Engineering Journal.

By: E. Darwish*, A. Eldeeb* & M. Midani*

Contributors: E. Darwish*, A. Eldeeb* & M. Midani*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Hygrothermal properties of building materials
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 book

Multiscale Textile Preforms and Structures for Natural Fiber Composites

In Elsevier. https://shop.elsevier.com/books/multiscale-textile-preforms-and-structures-for-natural-fiber-composites/midani/978-0-323-95329-0

Contributors: M. Midani, T. Hamouda, A. Hassanin & A. Seyam

Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

New cellulosic fibre from Spathes of male date for lightweight composite materials: extraction and characterization

Lamia, B., Nafissa, M., Djoubair, B. A., Jawaid, M., Fouad, H., & Midani, M. (2023, April 21). Journal of Materials Research and Technology, Vol. 24, pp. 5361–5371.

By: B. Lamia*, M. Nafissa*, B. Djoubair*, M. Jawaid, H. Fouad* & M. Midani*

Contributors: B. Lamia*, M. Nafissa*, B. Djoubair*, M. Jawaid, H. Fouad* & M. Midani*

author keywords: Cellulosic fibre; Spathes; Date palm; Thermal properties; Morphological properties
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Textile materials and evaluations; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 21, 2023

2023 article

Prediction of Fibre Orientation in Biodegradable Composites Reinforced With Short Date Palm Fibre Using Micromechanics Modelling

Awad, S., Salahudeen, S. A., Elseify, L., Hamouda, T., & Midani, M. (2023, July 17). Materials Circular Economy, Vol. 5.

By: S. Awad, S. Salahudeen, L. Elseify*, T. Hamouda* & M. Midani*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials; Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 chapter

Sustainable Alternative Soilless Growing Media and Substrates from Date Palm Agricultural Residues: PalmPeat®

In Climate Changes and its Impact on the Agricultural Sector.

Contributors: M. Midani, H. Ali, M. Badawy & M. Essam

Source: ORCID
Added: October 1, 2024

2023 article

The Date Palm Byproducts: Description, History of Utilization and Associated Technological Heritage

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 17–90.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2023 article

The Date Palm as a Springboard for Circular Bioeconomy: A Biorefinery for Each Date Palm Byproduct

EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 355–366.

By: H. EL-Mously*, M. Midani* & E. Darwish*

topics (OpenAlex): Date Palm Research Studies; Plant tissue culture and regeneration; Agricultural and Food Sciences
Source: ORCID
Added: January 28, 2024

2022 article

Comparative study of long date palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.) midrib and spadix fibers with other commercial leaf fibers

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A. A., Awad, S., & Jawaid, M. (2022, December 17). Cellulose, Vol. 12.

Contributors: M. Midani*

author keywords: Date palm fiber; Midrib; Spadix stem; Leaf fiber
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Textile materials and evaluations
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 19, 2022

2022 article

Comparison of coconut coir and date palm coir (sheath fiber) and their composites

Midani, M., Elseify, L. A., Hamouda, T., & Hassanin, A. H. (2022, January 1). Elsevier EBooks.

By: M. Midani*, L. Elseify*, T. Hamouda* & A. Hassanin*

Contributors: M. Midani*, L. Elseify*, T. Hamouda* & A. Hassanin*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Date Palm Research Studies; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Source: ORCID
Added: October 2, 2022

2022 article

Critical evaluation of date palm sheath fibre characteristics as a reinforcement for developing sustainable cementitious composites from waste materials

Awad, S., Ghaffar, S. H., Hamouda, T., Midani, M., Katsou, E., & Fan, M. (2022, May 17). Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Vol. 5, pp. 6887–6902.

By: S. Awad*, S. Ghaffar*, T. Hamouda*, M. Midani*, E. Katsou* & M. Fan*

Contributors: S. Awad*, S. Ghaffar*, T. Hamouda*, M. Midani*, E. Katsou* & M. Fan*

author keywords: Agricultural biomass waste; Date palm fibres; Fibre-reinforced mortars; Sustainable composites; Mechanical and physical properties
topics (OpenAlex): Innovative concrete reinforcement materials; Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Innovations in Concrete and Construction Materials
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 27, 2022

2022 article

Polylactic Acid (PLA) Reinforced with Date Palm Sheath Fiber Bio-Composites: Evaluation of Fiber Density, Geometry, and Content on the Physical and Mechanical Properties

Awad, S., Hamouda, T., Midani, M., Katsou, E., & Fan, M. (2022, November 15). Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 11, pp. 1–19.

By: S. Awad*, T. Hamouda*, M. Midani*, E. Katsou* & M. Fan*

Contributors: S. Awad*, T. Hamouda*, M. Midani*, E. Katsou* & M. Fan*

author keywords: PLA composites; date palm fibers; biodegradable composites; bio-composites; mechanical properties; physical properties
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging; Soil Mechanics and Vehicle Dynamics
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 27, 2022

2022 article

Proceedings of 2nd World Conference on Byproducts of Palms and Their Applications

Jawaid, M., Midani, M., & Khiari, R. (2022, November 24). (M. Jawaid, M. Midani, & R. Khiari, Eds.). Springer Proceedings in Materials.

By: M. Jawaid*, M. Midani* & R. Khiari*

Contributors: M. Jawaid*, M. Midani* & R. Khiari*

Ed(s): M. Jawaid*, M. Midani* & R. Khiari*

topics (OpenAlex):
Source: ORCID
Added: November 27, 2022

2022 article

Tensile, Thermal and Physical Properties of Washightonia Trunk Fibres/Pineapple Fibre Biophenolic Hybrid Composites

Chandrasekar, M., Senthilkumar, K., Jawaid, M., Alamery, S., Fouad, H., & Midani, M. (2022, July 15). Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 7.

By: M. Chandrasekar*, K. Senthilkumar, M. Jawaid*, S. Alamery*, H. Fouad* & M. Midani*

Contributors: M. Chandrasekar*, K. Senthilkumar, M. Jawaid*, S. Alamery*, H. Fouad* & M. Midani*

author keywords: Pineapple fibre; Washightonia trunk fibre; Hybrid composites; Tensile; Thermal; Water absorption; And thickness swelling
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Bamboo properties and applications; Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 26, 2022

2022 article

The potential of date palm midribs-based fabric acoustic panels for sustainable interior design

Darwish, E. A., & Midani, M. (2022, December 26). Ain Shams Engineering Journal, Vol. 12, p. 102100.

By: E. Darwish* & M. Midani*

Contributors: E. Darwish* & M. Midani*

topics (OpenAlex): Acoustic Wave Phenomena Research; Noise Effects and Management; Tree Root and Stability Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: December 27, 2022

2021 article

Date palm fibre geometry and its effect on the physical and mechanical properties of recycled polyvinyl chloride composite

Awad, S., Hamouda, T., Midani, M., Zhou, Y., Katsou, E., & Fan, M. (2021, October 20). Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 174, p. 114172.

By: S. Awad*, T. Hamouda*, M. Midani*, Y. Zhou*, E. Katsou* & M. Fan*

Contributors: S. Awad*, T. Hamouda*, M. Midani*, Y. Zhou*, E. Katsou* & M. Fan*

author keywords: Date palm fibres; Agricultural biomass waste; Bio-composites; Physical properties; Mechanical properties; Microstructural analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Source: ORCID
Added: November 8, 2021

2021 article

Future Trends in Natural Fiber Composites in the Automotive Industry

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A., & Jawaid, M. (2021, January 1). SpringerBriefs in Materials, pp. 77–83.

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 16, 2021

2021 article

Green, Natural Fibre and Hybrid Composites

Midani, M., & Hassanin, A. H. (2021, January 1). Engineering Materials, pp. 395–420.

By: M. Midani* & A. Hassanin*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Electromagnetic wave absorption materials; Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
Source: ORCID
Added: June 24, 2021

2021 book

Manufacturing Automotive Components from Sustainable Natural Fiber Composites

In SpringerBriefs in materials.

Contributors: L. Elseify*, M. Midani*, A. El-Badawy* & M. Jawaid*

topics (OpenAlex): Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies; Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 21, 2022

2021 article

Modeling tensile behavior of 3D orthogonal woven green composites considering variability of natural fibers

Eldeeb, H., Midani, M., & Seyam, A.-F. M. (2021, May 21). Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 5, pp. 1–11.

By: H. Eldeeb n, M. Midani* & A. Seyam n

Contributors: H. Eldeeb n, M. Midani* & A. Seyam n

author keywords: Biocomposite; 3-dimensional reinforcement; natural fibers; modeling
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Textile materials and evaluations; Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 26, 2021

2021 article

Natural Fiber Composite Fabrication for the Automotive Industry

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A., & Jawaid, M. (2021, January 1). SpringerBriefs in Materials, pp. 23–52.

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Mechanical Behavior of Composites; Epoxy Resin Curing Processes
Source: ORCID
Added: August 16, 2021

2021 article

Natural Fiber Composite Qualification in the Automotive Industry

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A., & Jawaid, M. (2021, January 1). SpringerBriefs in Materials, pp. 53–65.

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Mechanical Engineering and Vibrations Research; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 16, 2021

2021 article

Natural Fiber Reinforcement Preparation

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A., & Jawaid, M. (2021, January 1). SpringerBriefs in Materials, pp. 11–22.

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Textile materials and evaluations; Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Source: ORCID
Added: August 16, 2021

2021 article

Natural Fibers in the Automotive Industry

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A., & Jawaid, M. (2021, January 1). SpringerBriefs in Materials, pp. 1–10.

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 16, 2021

2021 article

Sustainability Assessment and Recycling of Natural Fiber Composites

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., El-Badawy, A., & Jawaid, M. (2021, January 1). SpringerBriefs in Materials, pp. 67–75.

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
Source: ORCID
Added: August 16, 2021

2020 article

Characterization of Date Palm Fiber

Elseify, L. A., & Midani, M. (2020, January 1). Date Palm Fiber Composites, pp. 227–255.

By: L. Elseify* & M. Midani*

Contributors: L. Elseify* & M. Midani*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Textile materials and evaluations; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: November 23, 2020

2020 article

Date Palm Fiber Composites

Midani, M., Saba, N., & Alothman, O. Y. (2020, January 1). (M. Midani, N. Saba, & O. Y. Alothman, Eds.). Springer Nature.

By: M. Midani*, N. Saba* & O. Alothman*

Ed(s): M. Midani*, N. Saba* & O. Alothman*

topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Date Palm Research Studies; Agricultural Engineering and Mechanization
Source: ORCID
Added: November 23, 2020

2020 article

Long textile fibres from the midrib of date palm: Physiochemical, morphological, and mechanical properties

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., Hassanin, A. H., Hamouda, T., & Khiari, R. (2020, May 1). Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 151.

Contributors: L. Elseify*, M. Midani*, A. Hassanin*, T. Hamouda* & R. Khiari*

author keywords: Date palm fibre; Midrib; Fibre extraction; Alkaline-mechanical treatment; Fibre characterization
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Textile materials and evaluations
Source: ORCID
Added: November 8, 2020

2020 article

Tensile and Flexural Properties of Silica Nanoparticles Modified Unidirectional Kenaf and Hybrid Glass/Kenaf Epoxy Composites

Sapiai, N., Jumahat, A., Jawaid, M., Midani, M., & Khan, A. (2020, November 18). Polymers, Vol. 12, p. 2733.

By: N. Sapiai*, A. Jumahat*, M. Jawaid*, M. Midani* & A. Khan*

Contributors: N. Sapiai*, A. Jumahat*, M. Jawaid*, M. Midani* & A. Khan*

author keywords: nanosilica; kenaf fiber; glass fiber; polymer composites; tensile properties; flexural properties
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete; Tribology and Wear Analysis
TL;DR: It was found that the incorporation of homogeneously dispersed nanosilica significantly improved the tensile and flexural properties of KFRP and hybrid GKFRP composites even at the highest loading of 25 wt % nanosILica. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: November 23, 2020

2019 article

By-Products of Palm Trees and Their Applications

(2019, April 18). Materials Research Proceedings.

Mohamad Midani

topics (OpenAlex): Oil Palm Production and Sustainability
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: November 23, 2020

2019 article

Review on cellulosic fibers extracted from date palms (Phoenix Dactylifera L.) and their applications

Elseify, L. A., Midani, M., Shihata, L. A., & El-Mously, H. (2019, January 23). Cellulose, Vol. 26, pp. 2209–2232.

Contributors: L. Elseify*, M. Midani*, L. Shihata* & H. El-Mously*

author keywords: Date palm fibers; Fiber extraction; Natural fibers; Green composites
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
Source: ORCID
Added: November 8, 2020

2019 article

Textile Palm Fibers from Amazon Biome

Baruque-Ramos, J., Monteiro, A. S., Midani, M., Seyam, A. F. M., Leonardi, B., Pennas, L. G. A., & Cattani, I. M. (2019, April 18). Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 11, pp. 262–274.

Contributors: L. Andrade Pennas*, I. Cattani*, B. Leonardi*, A. Seyam n, M. Midani*, A. Monteiro*, J. Baruque-Ramos*

author keywords: textile; palm fibers; Amazonia; Brazil; tucum; buriti; tururi; composite
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Agricultural and Food Sciences; Urban and sociocultural dynamics
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 29, 2019

2018 article

A generalized analytical model for predicting the tensile behavior of 3D orthogonal woven composites using finite deformation approach

Midani, M., Seyam, A.-F., & Pankow, M. (2018, January 10). Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 109, pp. 1465–1476.

By: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n & M. Pankow n

Contributors: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n & M. Pankow n

author keywords: Generalized model; 3D orthogonal weaving; finite deformation
topics (OpenAlex): Textile materials and evaluations; Mechanical Behavior of Composites; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 5, 2018

2018 journal article

Effect of structural parameters on the impact properties of multilayer composites from Tururi palm (Manicaria sacciferaGaertn.) fibrous material

Journal of Natural Fibers, 7(2), 1–14.

By: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n, A. Monteiro n & J. Baruque-Ramos*

Contributors: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n, A. Monteiro n & J. Baruque-Ramos*

author keywords: Manicaria saccifera; Tururi fiber; natural fiber composite; multilayer composite; vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding; impact properties
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; Plant Surface Properties and Treatments; Soil Management and Crop Yield
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 25, 2020

2018 article

The Effect of the Structural Parameters of 3D Orthogonal Woven Composites on their Impact Responses under Different Modes of Impact

Midani, M., Seyam, A. F., & Pankow, M. (2018, October 31). Key Engineering Materials, pp. 215–223.

By: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n & M. Pankow n

Contributors: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n & M. Pankow n

topics (OpenAlex): Textile materials and evaluations; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies; Mechanical Behavior of Composites
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: November 8, 2020

2018 article

The effect of the through-thickness yarn component on the in- and out-of-plane properties of composites from 3D orthogonal woven preforms

Midani, M., Seyam, A.-F., Saleh, M. N., & Pankow, M. (2018, May 31). Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 110, pp. 317–327.

By: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n, M. Saleh* & M. Pankow n

Contributors: M. Midani n, A. Seyam n, M. Saleh* & M. Pankow n

author keywords: Through-thickness yarn; Z-yarn effect; 3D orthogonal woven composite; Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding
topics (OpenAlex): Mechanical Behavior of Composites; Textile materials and evaluations; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 9, 2019

2017 article

Date Palm fibre composites: A novel and sustainable material for the aerospace industry

JEC Composites Magazine, Vol. 54, pp. 45–47. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85035015627&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: M. Midani

Contributors: M. Midani

Source: ORCID
Added: November 8, 2020

2016 article

Effect of structural parameters on the tensile properties of multilayer 3D composites from Tururi palm tree ( Manicaria saccifera Gaertn) fibrous material

Seyam, A.-F. M., Monteiro, A. S., Midani, M., & Baruque-Ramos, J. (2016, November 17). Composites Part B Engineering, Vol. 111, pp. 17–26.

By: A. Seyam n, A. Monteiro n, M. Midani n & J. Baruque-Ramos*

Contributors: A. Seyam n, A. Monteiro n, M. Midani n & J. Baruque-Ramos*

author keywords: Manicaria saccifera; Tururi fiber; Natural fiber composite; 3D composite; Vacuum assisted resin transfer molding; ODF
topics (OpenAlex): Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

Employment

Updated: October 10th, 2025 07:59

2020 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Adjunct Associate Professor Wilson College of Textiles

2017 - present

German University in Cairo Cairo, Cairo, EG
Adjunct Associate Professor Materials Engineering

Education

Updated: June 21st, 2020 19:16

2014 - 2016

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Ph.D. Fiber and Polymer Science College of Textiles

2010 - 2012

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
MT Textiles and Apparel Technology and Management College of Textiles

2001 - 2006

Ain Shams University Cairo, EG
BSc Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Engineering

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