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)
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
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
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
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.
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.
2024 article
Materials Synthesis and Application
(2024, August 27). Key Engineering Materials.
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.
2024 article
Processing, Reprocessing and Reusing of Advanced Materials
Davaasambuu, J., Fujiwara, A., & Midani, M. (2024, September 23). Trans Tech Publications Ltd. EBooks.
2024 article
Properties, Purification, and Applications of Phosphogypsum: A Comprehensive Review Towards Circular Economy
(2024, February 26). Materials Circular Economy.
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 *, * , A. El-Badawy * & M. Jawaid *
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 *, * , A. El-Badawy *, A. Seyam* & M. Jawaid *
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2023 article
Date Palm Byproducts for WasteWater Treatment
EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons, pp. 251–269.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2023 article
Date Palm Byproducts: A Springboard for Circular Bio Economy
EL-Mously, H., Midani, M., & Darwish, E. A. (2023, January 1). Materials Horizons.
Contributors: H. EL-Mously *, * & E. Darwish *
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.
Contributors: S. Sarmin *, M. Jawaid *, A. Ismail *, M. Hashem*, H. Fouad *, * , N. Salim *
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 *, *
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 *, * , T. Hamouda* , R. Khiari * & A. Hassanin *
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.
Contributors: E. Darwish *, A. Eldeeb* & *
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
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.
Contributors: B. Lamia *, M. Nafissa*, B. Djoubair*, M. Jawaid, H. Fouad * & *
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contributors: * , L. Elseify *, T. Hamouda* & A. Hassanin *
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.
Contributors: S. Awad *, S. Ghaffar *, T. Hamouda* , * , E. Katsou * & M. Fan*
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.
Contributors: S. Awad *, T. Hamouda* , * , E. Katsou * & M. Fan*
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.
Contributors: M. Jawaid *, * & R. Khiari *
Ed(s): M. Jawaid *, * & R. Khiari *
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.
Contributors: M. Chandrasekar *, K. Senthilkumar, M. Jawaid *, S. Alamery *, H. Fouad * & *
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.
Contributors: E. Darwish * & *
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.
Contributors: S. Awad *, T. Hamouda* , * , Y. Zhou*, E. Katsou * & M. Fan*
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.
2021 article
Green, Natural Fibre and Hybrid Composites
Midani, M., & Hassanin, A. H. (2021, January 1). Engineering Materials, pp. 395–420.
2021 book
Manufacturing Automotive Components from Sustainable Natural Fiber Composites
In SpringerBriefs in materials.
Contributors: L. Elseify *, * , A. El-Badawy * & M. Jawaid *
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2020 article
Characterization of Date Palm Fiber
Elseify, L. A., & Midani, M. (2020, January 1). Date Palm Fiber Composites, pp. 227–255.
Contributors: L. Elseify * & *
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.
Ed(s): * , N. Saba * & O. Alothman *
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 *, * , A. Hassanin *, T. Hamouda* & R. Khiari *
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.
Contributors: N. Sapiai*, A. Jumahat *, M. Jawaid *, * & A. Khan *
2019 article
By-Products of Palm Trees and Their Applications
(2019, April 18). Materials Research Proceedings.
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 *, * , L. Shihata * & H. El-Mously *
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 , * , A. Monteiro *, J. Baruque-Ramos *
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.
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.
Contributors: n , A. Seyam n , A. Monteiro n & J. Baruque-Ramos *
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.
Contributors: n , A. Seyam n & M. Pankow n
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.
Contributors: n , A. Seyam n , M. Saleh * & M. Pankow n
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
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.
Contributors: A. Seyam n , A. Monteiro n, n & J. Baruque-Ramos *
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