Bio-based Natural Fibre Reinforced Green Composites
2013
Aleksandra Voronova, Ance Ziemele, Anda Dzene, Velta Tupureina

The main goal of the presented study is the development of industrial hemp fibre reinforced biocomposites. Matrix materials used are as follows: thermoplastic starch based systems, blends of biodegradable polymers – poly(vinylalcohol) and microbially produced polyester polyhydroxybutyrate. The correlation among hemp fibre content, matrix composition and characteristics of biocomposites has been demonstrated. Hydrophobic finishing of reinforced biocomposites with Rucostar DDD diminishes moisture absorption. Biodegradation of biocomposites has been found to be composition dependent.


Keywords
biodegradable polymers, natural fibres, thermoplastic starch, mechanical properties
DOI
10.7250/msac.2013.002

Voronova, A., Ziemele, A., Dzene, A., Tupureina, V. Bio-based Natural Fibre Reinforced Green Composites. Materials Sciences and Applied Chemistry. Vol.28, 2013, pp.10-14. ISSN 1407-7353. e-ISSN 2255-8713. Available from: doi:10.7250/msac.2013.002

Publication language
English (en)
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