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• Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 20 Feb 2025

  Mechanical and Environmental Performance of Curaua Fiber Composites: A Sustainable Alternative to Wood and PVC

  By G Ashwin Prabhu, Prashant Narayan Nagare, M L Brabin Nivas, Akkasali Taranath, Kiran C H, J Jesumanen, T Gavaskar, Ganesh M, Mohammed Akram K, Karthikeyan S

  Abstract: This study examines the mechanical behavior of curaua fiber composites, comparing their performance to other materials like wood and PVC. Curaua fibers, sourced from the Brazilian Amazon, demonstrate superior mechanical properties, making them a promising alternative for sustainable composite materials. The composites were fabricated using various methods and subjected to tensile, flexural, and impact tests. Results show that curaua fibers exhibit an average tensile strength of 30.7 MPa, outperforming wood …

  Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 467–477 Read article →