Composites reinforced with cellulose based fibres

Abstract

An account is given on natural and man-made cellulose fiber reinforced plastics. Possible applications of this material group are detailed. A survey is also discussed about physical and chemical treatment methods that improve fiber matrix adhesion, as well as their results and effects on the physical properties of composites. The results show that natural fibers can be processed with the already commonly applied methods: glass mat thermoplastic matrix (GMT, sheet moulding compound (SMC) or bulk moulding compound (BMC).