9. Eco-friendly bio-composites using natural rubber (NR) matrices and natural fiber reinforcements

Published Date
Chemistry, Manufacture and Applications of Natural Rubber
2014, Pages 249–283, doi:10.1533/9780857096913.2.249

• Author 

• A.B. Nair
• R. Joseph

Abstract:

Bio-composites are prepared using natural fibers for the reinforcement phase and natural rubber or other natural polymer for the matrix. Natural fibers are abundantly available and cheap, and many have high strength and stiffness, as well as low cost and density. The properties of bio-composites are influenced by a number of factors such as fiber type, environmental conditions of preparation, processing method, as well as any modifications to the fiber via physical or chemical means. Various production techniques such as extrusion, calendaring, compression molding, injection molding, etc., may be employed in the manufacture of composite products.

Key words

• natural rubber
• natural fiber
• bio-composite
• processing
• applications

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