Life cycle assessment of flax fibres for the reinforcement of polymer matrix composites

This thesis aims to investigate the sustainability of bast fibres specifically flax fibres as the reinforcement for polymer matrix composites (referenced to glass fibres) by undertaking a quantitative Life Cycle Assessment using the eight environmental impact classification factors of global warming...

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Main Author: Dissanayake, Nilmini P. J.
Published: University of Plymouth 2011
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.538533