Renewed interest in biopolymer composites: incorporation of renewable, plant-sourced fibers
Cody W. Weyhrich, Stella P. Petrova, Kevin J. Edgar, Timothy E. Long
Abstract
Fully-renewable green composites are accessible when natural fibers are dispersed in a non-petroleum sourced polymeric matrix, which show promise for more sustainable composite materials and demand further research to expand their use.
Topics & Concepts
BiopolymerRenewable energyComposite numberRenewable resourceComposite materialMaterials scienceNatural fiberPolymerEngineeringElectrical engineeringNatural Fiber Reinforced Compositesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies