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Cellulosic Bast Fibers, Their Structure and Properties Suitable for Composite Applications

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A wide variety of natural fibers can be applied as reinforcement or fillers in composites. Bast fibers, such as flax and hemp, have a long history of cultivation and use. They are characterized by low weight and excellent range of mechanical properties. The properties of bast fibers are influenced by conditions of cultivation, retting, and processing. Pretreatment and surface modification of bast fibers is conducted for optimization of the interfacial characteristics between fiber and matrix as well as improvement of their mechanical properties. Application of bast fibers as reinforcement to replace the glass fibers to composite manufacture brings positive environmental benefits.

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Zimniewska, M., Wladyka-Przybylak, M., Mankowski, J. (2011). Cellulosic Bast Fibers, Their Structure and Properties Suitable for Composite Applications. In: Kalia, S., Kaith, B., Kaur, I. (eds) Cellulose Fibers: Bio- and Nano-Polymer Composites. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-17370-7_4

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