Natural and Wood Fibre Reinforcement in Polymers

Authors: A.K. Bledzki, V.E. Sperber and O. Faruk
Published: 2002
Number of Pages: 144 (This is a soft-backed is from the Rapra Review Reports, Vol. 13, No. 8, Report 152.)

This report examines the different fibre types available and the current research. The authors have cited several hundred references to the latest work on properties, processing and applications. The different methods of fibre pretreatment are examined, together with fibre properties, chemistry and applications. This review is accompanied by summaries of papers from the Rapra Polymer Library database.

Author / Editor Details: Professor Andrzej K. Bledzki has published widely in the field of natural fibre reinforcement of polymers and recycling technology. He is currently the Professor of Polymer and Recycling Technology at the University of Kassel. Dr Volker E. Sperber has been involved with the chemical and plastics industries for more than 30 years. His current projects include work on wood and natural fibre filled composites. Mr Omar Faruk came to the Institut für Werkstofftechnik at the University of Kassel after completing a Masters degree. He has been working for several years on natural fibre and wood reinforced plastic composites.

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