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Technical review of the opportunities and limiting factors which exist in terms of design
capabilities, in the application of plant fibers in composites. Author: Roger M. Rowell. PDF
document.
http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/rowell.pdf
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Perspectives on the Performance of Natural Plant Fibres
Review of the microscopic features, chemical composition and physical properties of the most
important plant fibers used in technical textiles and nonwovens, and structural and non-structural
composites. Authors: P.O. Olesen and D.V. Plackett. PDF document.
http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/olesen.pdf
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High-Performance Applications of Plant Fibres in Aerospace and Related Industries
Technicalpaper about the materials, manufacturing technologies and uses of fiber reinforced
composites, focused on natural and near natural fibers. From the German Aerospace Center's
Institute of Structural Mechanics. PDF document.
http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/herrmann.pdf
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Renewable Materials for Automotive Applications
Review of the growing use of natural plant fibers as insulating and damping materials, and as
fillers and reinforcement in composites for the automotive industry. Author: Dr. Thomas G. Schuh.
PDF document.
http://www.ienica.net/fibresseminar/schuh.pdf
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Composite Materials Design
Electronic version of a composite materials class, aiming to teach the origin of mechanical
behaviour and the manufacturing technologies of modern composites. Extensive technical
descriptions, diagrams and equations. From the Michigan Technology Uniersity.
http://callisto.my.mtu.edu/my4150/
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Composite Manufacturing Emissions
Detailed article in question and answer format on the potential problems caused by hazardous
emissions from composite manufacturing processes, aimed to help answer questions from community
members or regulators. Text and PDF versions. From the Composites Fabricators Association.
http://www.cfa-hq.org/resources/emissions.cfm
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Natural Fibers for Reinforcing Thermoplastic Composites
From Teel Global Resource Technologies, LLC. Technical descriptions of the various natural fibers
and their uses in reinforcing thermoplastic composite products.
http://www.teel-grt.com/naturalfiberinfo.htm
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Properties of Fibre Extracted from Unretted Hemp and Fibre Performance in Composites
Research paper about the establishment of properties and performance characteristics in composites
of fiber extracted from unretted hemp stems. Objectives, method, materials, results and
conclusions. From the UK Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Author: Dr. D. Murphy-Bokern.
PDF document.
http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/acu/research/reports/Rdrep09.PDF
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Large Volume, High-Performance Application of Fibers in Civil Engineering
In-depth overview of fiber applications in cementitious composites, and the socio-economic
considerations surrounding materials development in civil engineering related to them. From the
University of Michigan. Author: Victor C. Li. PDF document.
http://www.engineeredcomposites.com/publications/li_APS02.pdf
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Natural Fibre Composites From Upholstery to Structural Components
Project of the Centre of Lightweight Structures in the Dutch TNO Institute, dealing with the
development of natural fiber reinforced composite materials. Descriptions of the history,
properties and applications of natural fibers, and a review of the processing techniques and
potential of natural fiber composites.
http://www.clc.tno.nl/projects/recent/flax.html
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Future Requirements in the Characterization of Continuous Fiber-Reinforced Polymeric Composites
Technical paper about the characterization of the processing, properties and structure of
continuous fiber-reinforced composite materials, and a presentation of a ten-point plan for future
requirements. From IUPAC. Authors: D.R. Moore and A. Cervenka. PDF document.
http://www.iupac.org/publications/pac/2002/pdf/7404x0601.pdf
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Alignment and Mechanical Characterization of Vapor Grown Carbon Nanofibers in Polyethylene
Research paper, focusing on the development and characterization of aligned nanofiber reinforced
composites as a new generation of composite materials with multifunctional properties. Authors: K.
Lozano and V. Diaz. PDF document.
http://www.rheofuture.de/papers2002/190902_us_01.pdf
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A Study of Nonwoven Composites
Master of Science degree thesis about a comparison of properties between bi-component PP/PE SM
(spunbond/meltblown) and SMS (spunbond/meltblown/spunbond) nonwovens, and 100% PP spunbond
nonwovens as reinforcement matrixes of composites. Author: Shaker Gaddam. PDF document.
http://etd.utk.edu/2002/GaddamShaker.pdf
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Natural Fibers
Feature article about the importance natural fibers may acquire as a replacement for glass and
other mineral fibers in the composite industry. From Plastics Technology. Author: Lilly Manolis
Sherman.
http://www.plasticstechnology.com/articles/199910fa1.html
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What Are Composites?
Information pages about the history of composites and man-made fibers, and a detailed description
of the composite reinforcement principles. From Composites Atlantic, Ltd.
http://www.compositesatlantic.com/index_whatcomp.html
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Introduction to Fiber Production and Their Incorporation into Composites
Comprehensive information about the various technologies of man-made fiber spinning from natural
and chemical polymers, composite reinforcement orientation, and fiber reinforced composite
manufacturing techniques. Compiled by Grant Barker.
http://www.psrc.usm.edu/macrog/mpm/composit/fiber/
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Guide to Composites
Comprehensive guide to composite theory, resin systems, reinforcement fibers and finishes, core
materials and manufacturing processes. From SP Systems. PDF document.
http://www.spsystems.com/pdfs/SP%20Guide%20to%20Composites.pdf
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Polymer Composite Molding
Comprehensive tutorial on the classification, manufacturing processes, technology and applications
of polymer composite molding. From the Michigan State University.
http://islnotes.cps.msu.edu/trp/
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Closed Loop Process Control
Overview of the potentials and critical topics related to the development and application of closed
loop process control techniques in the manufacture of composites. From VTT Technical Research
Centre of Finland.
http://mango2.vtt.fi:84/val/val3/projects/dogma/process/text/process_monitoring.htm
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Materials by Design: Fiber-reinforced Composites
From Cornell University. The basics of fiber reinforcement technology, with many links to more
specific pages.
http://www.mse.cornell.edu/courses/engri111/fiber.htm
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Strain Gage Measurements of Plastics and Composites
In-depth treaty on the origin, current application and possible improvements in the strain gage
measurement calculations for plastics and composite materials. From The Measurement Group web site.
PDF document.
http://www.davidson.com.au/products/strain/mg/technology/technotes/pcindex.pdf
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The Future is Advanced Plastics and Composites
Teaching module, aimed at providing a basic understanding of polymer matrix fiber reinforced
composites, terminology, and basic types of fiber, resins, manufacturing methods and applications.
Compiled by Dr. Uday K. Vaidya.
http://www.eng.uab.edu/compositesLab/mod.htm
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Lignocellulosic-Based Composites Made of Core from Kenaf
Article about the use of kenaf core fiber in the production of resin impregnated composite panles.
Description of panel manufacture, and a report on the test results. From the International Union of
Forestry Research Organizations. Authors: T. Sellers, G. Miller, M. Fuler, J. Broder and R. Loper.
http://www.ersac.umn.edu/iufro/iufronet/d5/wu50501/pu50501.htm
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Introduction to Composite Materials Design
Extensive abstract from book written for undergraduate students and practicing engineers. Subject
matter covers all aspects of composite design, and includes software programs. Author: Ever J.
Barbero.
http://www.cemr.wvu.edu/~ejb/icmd.html
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Polypropylene Matrix Composites
Scientific article on the improvements of the mechanical properties of polypropylene matric
composite structures through the development of novel glass fiber sizing compositions. Author: Dr.
Fabrizio Parodi.
http://www.fpchem.com/fap_5a-en.html
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Composite Materials
Short article on the different reinforcement structures in the composite industry, and descriptions
of the most common polymeric and inorganic fibers in use. From the New Textiles magazine.
http://www.technica.net/NT/NT3/composites.htm
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Interfacial Adhesion in Micro Composites
Master of Science thesis on the effect of transcrystalline interphases on the microscopic
properties of semi-crystalline based composites. Extensive tables and figures. Author: Andras Gati.
http://www.weizmann.ac.il/wagner/Andras/index.html
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Plant Fibers in Composite Materials
From the University of British Columbia's forestry department. Extensive review of the technical
challenges and opportunities of the use of plant fiber in industrial composites. Author: Dr. James
Bolton.
http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/burgess/bolton.html
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