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All natural composite sandwich beams for structural applications
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In this paper, structural panels and unit beams were manufactured out of soybean oil based resin and natural fibers (flax, cellulose, pulp, recycled paper, chicken feathers) using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) technology.About:
This article is published in Composite Structures.The article was published on 2004-02-01. It has received 298 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Flexural modulus & Vacuum assisted resin transfer molding.read more
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Biodegradable composites based on lignocellulosic fibers—An overview
TL;DR: An overview of the developments made in the area of biodegradable composites, in terms of market, processing methods, matrix reinforcement systems, morphology, properties and product development is presented in this article.
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Polymers from triglyceride oils
TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the structure, property and modification of triglyceride oils and synthesis of polymers there from is presented, including the scope, limitations, and possibility of utilizing such methods for various applications.
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A Review on Pineapple Leaves Fibre and Its Composites
Mohammad Asim,Khalina Abdan,Mohammad Jawaid,Mohammed Nasir,Zahra Dashtizadeh,Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak,M. Enamul Hoque +6 more
TL;DR: A detailed study of chemical, physical, and mechanical properties will bring out logical and reasonable utilization of Pineapple leave fibres for various applications as mentioned in this paper, which can be a new source of raw material to the industries and can be potential replacement of the expensive and non-renewable synthetic fibre.
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Tensile, flexural and interlaminar shear properties of woven jute and jute-glass fabric reinforced polyester composites
K. Sabeel Ahmed,S. Vijayarangan +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of stacking sequence on tensile, flexural and interlaminar shear properties of untreated woven jute and glass fabric reinforced polyester hybrid composites has been investigated experimentally.
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Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites
TL;DR: In this paper, the use of bio-based fibers as composite reinforcement has been addressed and the influence of textile operations on creating various fiber architectures with resulting reinforcing capabilities, along with the methods in which natural fiber reinforced composites can be processed.
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Composites reinforced with cellulose based fibres
TL;DR: In this article, a survey about physical and chemical treatment methods which improve the fiber matrix adhesion, their results and effects on the physical properties of composites is presented, and the influence of such treatments by taking into account fibre content on the creep, quasi-static, cyclic dynamic and impact behaviour of natural fibre reinforced plastics are discussed in detail.
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Chemical modification of hemp, sisal, jute, and kapok fibers by alkalization
L. Y. Mwaikambo,Martin P. Ansell +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the thermal properties, crystallinity index, reactivity, and surface morphology of untreated and chemically modified fibers have been studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (WAXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively.
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Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Construction—State-of-the-Art Review
Charles E. Bakis,Lawrence C. Bank,Vicki L. Brown,Edoardo Cosenza,Julio F. Davalos,John J. Lesko,Atsuhiko Machida,Sami H. Rizkalla,Thanasis Triantafillou +8 more
TL;DR: A concise state-of-the-art survey of fiber-reinforced polymer composites for construction applications in civil engineering is presented in this article, which includes a historical review, the current state of the art, and future challenges.
Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Construction—State-of-the-Art Review
Charles E. Bakis,Lawrence C. Bank,Vicki L. Brown,Edoardo Cosenza,Julio F. Davalos,John J. Lesko,Atsuhiko Machida,Sami H. Rizkalla,Thanasis Triantafillou +8 more
TL;DR: A concise state-of-the-art survey of fiber-reinforced polymer composites for construction applications in civil engineering is presented in this article, which includes a historical review, the current state of the art, and future challenges.