Sihan Wang, Reza Masoodi*, Janet Brady, Brian R. George
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.1, No.4, pp. 279-288, 2013, DOI:10.7569/JRM.2013.634122
Abstract Recycled natural fi bers and biopolymers with sustainable, eco-friendly, and biodegradable properties are
receiving increased attention. The moisture absorption and swelling of natural fi ber composites adversely
infl uence their mechanical properties and applications. In this research, bio-based epoxy polymers that are
reinforced with recycled woven jute fabrics were subjected to water immersion tests in order to study the
effect of water absorption on their mechanical and geometrical properties. For comparison, petroleum-based
epoxy polymers that are reinforced with new woven jute fabrics were also subjected to the same tests. The
effect of fi ber percentage on water absorption, thickness swelling,… More >
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