Francesc X. Espinach

December 28, 2022

Tensile Strength of Poly(lactic acid)/Bleached Short Hemp Fiber Fully Green Composites as Replacement for Polypropylene/Glass Fiber

Abstract The compatibility between poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and natural fibers to develop bio-sourced, recyclable, and biodegradable composites remains a commonplace…

February 24, 2020

Topography of the Interfacial Shear Strength and the Mean Intrinsic Tensile Strength of Hemp Fibers as a Reinforcement of Polypropylene

Abstract The strength of the interphase between the reinforcements and the matrix has a major role in the mechanical properties…

August 19, 2017

Effect of Sodium Hydroxide Treatments on the Tensile Strength and the Interphase Quality of Hemp Core Fiber-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

Abstract The formulation of greener composite materials by substituting glass fibers with natural fibers is a current field of research.…