| BT | Bentonite |
| C | Core |
| c-s | core-shell |
| CLSM | Convocal Laser Scanning Microskopy |
| DR | Draw Ratio |
| DSC | Differential Scanning Calorimetry |
| IFSS | Interfacial shear strength |
| m-m | mono-material |
| PP | Polypropylene |
| S | Shell |
| SFPT | Single Fiber Pull-out Test |
| TGA | Thermogravimetric Analysis |
| vol.% | Volume Percent |
| wt.% | Weight Percent |