Natural-fiber polymer-matrix composites: Cheaper, tougher, and environmentally friendly
- 23 January 2009
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in JOM
- Vol. 61 (1), 17-22
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11837-009-0004-z
Abstract
No abstract availableKeywords
This publication has 18 references indexed in Scilit:
- Studies on lignocellulosic fibers of Brazil. Part I: Source, production, morphology, properties and applicationsComposites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2007
- Curauá fibers in the automobile industry – a sustainability assessmentJournal of Cleaner Production, 2006
- Tensile mechanical properties, morphological aspects and chemical characterization of piassava (Attalea funifera) fibersComposites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2006
- Effect of drying, molding pressure, and strain rate on the flexural mechanical behavior of piassava (Attalea funifera Mart) fiber–polyester compositesPolymer Testing, 2005
- Mechanical properties of continuous natural fibre-reinforced polymer compositesComposites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2004
- Next step for automotive materialsMaterials Today, 2003
- Aspects of alkali treatment of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica) fibers on the flexural properties of polyester matrix compositesJournal of Applied Polymer Science, 2003
- The influence of fibre treatment on the performance of coir-polyester compositesComposites Science and Technology, 2001
- Biofibres, biodegradable polymers and biocomposites: An overviewMacromolecular Materials and Engineering, 2000
- Assessment of fibre-matrix adhesion and interfacial properties using the pull-out testInternational Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 1995