ORCID
- Summerscales, John: 0000-0002-3557-0404
Abstract
Bast fibres are defined as those obtained from the outer cell layers of the stems of various plants. The fibres find use in textile applications and are increasingly being considered as reinforcements for polymer-matrix composites as they are perceived to be "sustainable". The fibres are composed primarily of cellulose which potentially has a Young's modulus of similar to 140 GPa (being a value comparable with man-made aramid [Kevlar/Twaron] fibres). The plants which are currently attracting most interest are flax and hemp (in temperate climates) or jute and kenaf (in tropical climates). This review paper will consider the growth, harvesting and fibre separation techniques suitable to yield fibre of appropriate quality. The text will then address characterisation of the fibre as, unlike man-made fibres, the cross section is neither circular nor uniform along the length. (c) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
DOI
10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.06.001
Publication Date
2010-10-01
Publication Title
Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
Volume
41
Issue
10
ISSN
1359-835X
Organisational Unit
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Keywords
Natural fibres, Fibres, URTICA-DIOICA L, NATURAL FIBERS, POLYMER COMPOSITES, TENSILE PROPERTIES, POLYESTER RESIN, FINE-STRUCTURE, NETTLE FIBERS, FLAX FIBERS, JUTE, STRENGTH
First Page
1329
Last Page
1335
Recommended Citation
Summerscales, J., Dissanayake, N., Virk, A., & Hall, W. (2010) 'A review of bast fibres and their composites. Part 1 - Fibres as reinforcements', Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 41(10), pp. 1329-1335. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.06.001
