Innovative Banana Fiber Nonwoven Reinforced Polymer Composites: Pre- and Post-Treatment Effects on Physical and Mechanical Properties

Four types of nonwovens were prepared from different sections of the banana tree e.g., outer bark (OB), middle bark (MB), inner bark (IB) and midrib of leaf (MR) by wet laid web formation. They were reinforced with two different types of matrices e.g., epoxy and polyester, to make eight variants of...

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Main Authors: K. Z. M. Abdul Motaleb, Abdul Ahad, Ginta Laureckiene, Rimvydas Milasius
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/21/3744