Flax fiber
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Fabrication and Flammability Assessment of Hybrid Composite Material Reinforced with Natural Fibers
Abstract: The utilization of natural fibers in composites has surged owing to their sustainable advantages. Natural fibers, categorized by their origin into plant, mineral, and animal fibers, have garnered significant attention. This study focuses on flax and wool fibers as representatives of natural fibers, paired with epoxy as the matrix material. The properties of flax and wool fibers were reviewed and found that wool has good fire retardancy property while flax …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 273–284 Read article
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Strategic Enhancement of Composite Strength Explored Through Comprehensive Integration of Flax Fiber and Cenosphere in Epoxy Resin Matrices
Abstract: The Current research delves into the mechanical attributes of composite specimens, integrating flax fiber and cenosphere fillers within an epoxy resin matrix catalyzed by K-6 hardener. Executing a meticulous approach involving a vacuum bagging method and a specific formulation of 10 wt.% cenosphere, 50% epoxy resin, and 40% flax fibers, the study rigorously scrutinized tensile and flexural strengths. Notably, the first specimen exhibited a peak tensile strength of 94.329 MPa, …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 11, Issue 13, 2023 · pp. 199–217 Read article