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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Fahimian, Mahboobeh
Other Authors: Jayaraman, Raghavan (mechanical and manufacturing engineering)
Published: 2013
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1993/22207