| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Natural Fibers and Biocomposites: A Sustainable Solution
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| Presentation Title |
Structure and Properties of Two Natural Fibers From South America |
| Author(s) |
Henry A. Colorado, Marc Meyers, Sergio Neves Monteiro |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Henry A. Colorado |
| Abstract Scope |
Vegetable Natural fibers used as reinforcements are increasingly used in polymer and cementitious matrices because its main advantages when compared with the traditional engineered fibers: biodegradable, low carbon footprint, low cost, lightweight, and tough. This research presents results on some of the most representing fibers used in the region, some of them for centuries by local communities, from its mechanical properties to its chemical and microstructural features. Scanning electron microscopy images, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, tensile tests, among other results are presented. Information regarding the plants and in some cases their cultural use is presented as well. Properties confirm these fibers can substitute high performance engineering fibers, in application that include composites for vehicles, bullet protection vests, and green construction materials. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Biomaterials, Composites, Characterization |