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Natural fibre composite energy absorption structures |
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| Authors: | James Meredith Richard EbsworthStuart R. Coles Benjamin M. WoodKerry Kirwan |
| Affiliation: | WMG, International Manufacturing Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK |
| Abstract: | Natural fibre composites represent an environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional glass and carbon fibre composites. Fibres derived from plants are renewable and have low levels of embodied energy compared to synthetic fibres. They are also low cost, low density, have high specific properties, are non-abrasive and less harmful during handling. |
| Keywords: | A. Structural composites B. Impact behaviour C. Damage mechanics D. Optical microscopy E. Resin transfer moulding (RTM) |
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