Current State of Research on Bio-Source Composite

Abstract:

This paper is a review of the current research on bio-source composite and especially flax fibers reinforced polymers. Fabrication methods and fiber treatments are presented.The mechanical properties found in the scientific literature are discussed.Experimental results from traction tests are presented for a bio-source composite: epoxy resin reinforced with flax fibers.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 822)
• Pages: 381-388
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.822.381
• Online since: January 2016
• Authors: Alin Ilie Haloiu, Stefan Tabacu*
• Keywords: Bio-Source, Composite, Fibers Treatment, Flax Fibers, Mechanical Properties

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