Kenaf-filled biodegradable composites: rheological and mechanical behaviour

• Published in: Polymer international Vol. 61; no. 10; pp. 1542 - 1548
• Main Authors: Lo Re, Giada, Morreale, Marco, Scaffaro, Roberto, La Mantia, Francesco Paolo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, UK John Wiley & Sons, Ltd 01.10.2012; Wiley
• Subjects: Applied sciences; biodegradable; Exact sciences and technology; mechanical properties; Physicochemistry of polymers; polymer composites; Polymer industry, paints, wood; rheological properties; Technology of polymers; Elastic modulus; biodegradable; Wood; Natural fiber; polymer composites; Plant fiber; Mechanical properties; Elastic properties; Wood waste; Composite material; Tensile strength; Rheological properties

Biodegradable polymer composites, typically based on biodegradable polymer matrices and natural‐organic fillers, are gaining rising interest and importance over the last few years. Several natural‐organic fillers can be used but the most widespread so far is wood, in the form of fibres or flour. Alt...