For the past 15 years, there has been tremendous interest and technological development
concerning biocomposites. Plant fibres can be derived from a multitude of natural agro …

Flax is one of the popular natural fibers used as a reinforcing agent for polymer composite.
The raw flax fiber is hydrophilic in nature, and the chemical constituent of flax is mainly …

In recent years, the use of flax fibres as reinforcement in composites has gained popularity
due to an increasing requirement for develo** sustainable materials. Flax fibres are cost …

History is often marked by the materials and technology that reflect human capability and
understanding. The increasing needs on bio-degradable and eco-friendly nature for …

Prompted by environmental legislation and citizens' awareness induced by global warming
effects, the market for plant-fibre reinforced composites has been growing steadily for the …

In this article, three bio-composites, ie flax, linen and bamboo fabric reinforced epoxy resin,
were manufactured using a vacuum bagging technique. The influence of alkali treatment …

Moisture absorption and durability in water environment are major concerns for natural
fibres as reinforcement in composites. This paper presents a study on the influence of water …

The tensile mechanical properties of flax fibres from the Hermès variety are estimated
according to their diameter and their location in the stems. The large scattering of these …

This article presents the mechanical characterization of an eco composite consisting of a
thermoplastic matrix reinforced by flax fibres. Different configurations of specimens were …

The present experimental investigation is aimed at performing an analysis of mechanical
and impact properties of flax and basalt fibres and their hybrids using a vinylester resin to …