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Title
Environmentally sound vegetal fiber-polymer matrix composites
Authors
Adrian Catalin Puitel Bogdan Marian Tofanica Dan Gavrilescu and Puiu Valerica Petrea
Received
November 23, 2010
Published
Volume 45 Issue 3-4 March-April
Keywords
vegetal fiber, cellulose, polymer matrix, environmentally friendly
Abstract
The current work reviews the potential chemical modifications of vegetal fibers for future applications as reinforcement agents in new and environmentally sound organic matrix composites. Some considerations on the manufacturing processes of polymeric organic matrix composites are presented. The chemical ways to improve interfacial linking between vegetal fibers and the polymeric matrix are evidenced, according to their importance. Different chemical treatments of vegetal fibers, favoring the development of interfacial bonding forces between composite components, are briefly discussed, together with some aspects on the environmental impact and life cycle of vegetal fiber composites, for evaluating the environmental impact of all products and services.
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