Processing- structure- property relationship in needle punched nonwoven natural fiber mat composites
Natural fibers, such as hemp and flax, are emerging as cheaper reinforcing fibers for polymer composites. Renew-ability, comparable specific properties, and biodegradability make natural fibers more attractive than glass fibers. Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding (VARTM) is widely used to manufa...
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1993/22207 |