Microstructure and mechanical properties of gypsum composites reinforced with recycled cellulose pulp

The use of waste fibers for the reinforcement of brittle matrices is considered opportune for the sustainable management of urban solid residues. This paper examines the microstructure and mechanical properties of a composite material made of gypsum reinforced with cellulose fibers from discarded Kr...

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Main Authors: Magaly Araújo Carvalho, Carlito Calil Júnior, Holmer Savastano Junior, Rejane Tubino, Michele Tereza Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Metalurgia e Materiais (ABM); Associação Brasileira de Cerâmica (ABC); Associação Brasileira de Polímeros (ABPol) 2008-12-01
Series:Materials Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-14392008000400002