Abstract
In this experimental study, the performance of
injection-molded short flax and hemp fibers in
plasticized starch acetate were analyzed in terms of
strength. Parameters involved in the analysis are a
variable fiber and plasticizer content. The measured
strength of the composites varies in the range of 12-51
MPa for flax fibers and 11-42 MPa for hemp fibers, which
is significantly higher than the properties of the
unreinforced starch acetate matrix. The micro-structural
parameters used in modeling of composite strength were
obtained from optical observations and indirect
measurements. Some of these parameters were qualitatively
verified by X-ray microtomography.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1007-1017 |
Journal | Journal of Composite Materials |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- biocomposites
- cellulosic fibers
- plasticizer
- starch acetate
- strength