The Influence of Fiber Treatment on the Morphology, Water Absorption Capacity and Mechanical Behavior of Curauá Fibers

The use of vegetable fibers in the modern engineering industry represents a worldwide need for sustainable low-cost materials with desirable mechanical characteristics, such as high strength, modulus of elasticity and strain capacity. In order to be used as a reinforcement in composite systems, the...

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Main Authors: Wena de N. Do R. Martel, I. P. Salgado, F. A. Silva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Natural Fibers
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1758863