A Review of the Impact Performance of Natural Fiber Thermoplastic Composites

Many academic studies continue to conclude that natural fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites (NFTCs) have some potential to compete with mineral/inorganic fiber and filler reinforced composites in certain applications due to their distinctive characteristics. NFTCs are often presented as a more...

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Main Authors: James L. Thomason, José Luis Rudeiros-Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Materials
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmats.2018.00060/full