The use of curaua fibers as reinforcements in composites

Pages: 700 - 720
Published: Jan 1, 2015
Abstract
: Nowadays, there is growing worldwide interest in the use of natural renewable materials to replace synthetic polymers or improve the properties of current materials. Natural fibers seem to offer a great opportunity in this respect, and among them curaua (Ananas erectifolius L. B. Smith) fiber has unique properties, such as high strength, low density, a fine structure and high cellulose content. Due to its mechanical properties and...
Paper Details
Title
The use of curaua fibers as reinforcements in composites
Published Date
Jan 1, 2015
Journal
Pages
700 - 720
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