Influence of Alkali Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Coir and Abaca Fibers

Composite materials with natural fillers have been increasingly used as an alternative to synthetically produced materials. This trend is visible from a representation of polymeric composites with natural cellulose fibers in the automotive industry of the European Union. This trend is entirely logic...

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Main Authors: Petr Valášek, Miroslav Müller, Vladimír Šleger, Viktor Kolář, Monika Hromasová, Roberto D’Amato, Alessandro Ruggiero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Materials
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/10/2636