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). Part 2 of this review will consider the prediction of the properties of natural fibre reinforced composites, manufacturing techniques and composite materials characterisation using microscopy, mechanical, chemical and thermal techniques. The review will close with a brief overview of the potential applications and the environmental considerations which might expedite or constrain the adoption of these composites. (c) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
DOI
10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.05.020
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, FLAX FIBERS, THERMOGRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS, REINFORCED POLYPROPYLENE, RESIN INFUSION, TECHNOLOGY, MICROSCOPY, BEHAVIOR, INDUSTRY, PLASTICS, IMPACT
First Page
1336
Last Page
1344
Recommended Citation
Summerscales, J., Dissanayake, N., Virk, A., & Hall, W. (2010) 'A review of bast fibres and their composites. Part 2 - Composites', Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 41(10), pp. 1336-1344. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.05.020
