Comparative Analysis of Carbon, Ecological, and Water Footprints of Polypropylene-Based Composites Filled with Cotton, Jute and Kenaf Fibers

Comparative Analysis of Carbon, Ecological, and Water Footprints of Polypropylene-Based Composites Filled with Cotton, Jute and Kenaf Fibers

Composites containing natural fibers are considered environmentally friendly materials which is related to the reduced use of fossil fuels and the emission of carbon dioxide compared to petroleum-based polymers. Nevertheless, a complete evaluation of their environmental impact requires a broader vie...

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Main Authors: Jerzy Korol, Aleksander Hejna, Dorota Burchart-Korol, Jan Wachowicz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
water footprint
carbon footprint
ecological footprint
biocomposites
natural fibers
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/13/16/3541

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