The processing, production and improvement of hemp-fibre reinforced polypropylene composite materials

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The processing, production and improvement of hemp-fibre reinforced polypropylene composite materials

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Increasing worldwide environmental awareness is encouraging scientific research into the development of cheaper, more environmentally friendly and more sustainable construction and packaging materials. Natural fibre reinforced thermoplastic composites are strong, stiff, lightweight and recyclable, and have the potential to meet this need. Industrial hemp fibre is amongst the strongest of the natural fibres, and possesses a similar specific strength and stiffness to Eglass, but with additional...

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Thesis

Thesis level

Masters

Date created

2004

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Beckermann, Gareth

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https://hdl.handle.net/10289/14721

Related subjects

Fibrous composites / Polymeric composites / Polypropylene / Abaca (Fiber) -- Mechanical properties

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