Biosynthetic thermosets

Cellulosic fibers, which are currently viewed as viable alternatives to synthetic fibers in the manufacture of NFRPs, have already established their place in the infrastmcture and commercial products market Currently, many types of natural fibers, derived from either wood and agricultural fibrous plants (such as flax, hemp, jute, and kenaf) or vegetable wastes (such as bagasse, rice husk, and grass), have already been investigated for use with plastics. Table 6.1 shows a list of biofibers and their sources [10] a more detailed discussion on natural fiber reinforcements can be found in Chapter 3 of this book. In general, biofibers can be considered 

One important technical reason for this preference for NFRP is that they offer less damage to tools and molding equipment and provide relatively better finishing. The higher degree of flexibility, as well as low density and nonabrasive surface of 

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Guigoetal. [41] have reported thaL based on TGA and DMTA, the incorporation of plasticized Hgnin to polyfurfural alcohol, another biosynthetic thermoset, effectively increases impact strength and stiffness. Because of its high compatibility with... 

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