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A comprehensive review of techniques for natural fibers as reinforcement in composites: Preparation, processing and characterization.

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A detailed review of the different types of retting processes, chemical and surface treatments and characterization techniques for natural fibers, and major findings from the literature are summarized.
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This article is published in Carbohydrate Polymers.The article was published on 2019-03-01 and is currently open access. It has received 534 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Natural fiber & Retting.

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Chemical Treatments of Natural Fiber for Use in Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites: A Review

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