Abstract
Abstract This paper describes the development of high strength biodegradable “green” composites. The unidirectional biodegradable composites were made from Manila hemp fiber bundles and a starch-based emulsion-type biodegradable resin. The tensile and flexural strengths of the composites increased with increasing fiber content up to 70%. The composites possessed extremely high tensile and flexural strengths of 365 MPa and 223 MPa, respectively. The fabrication with emulsion-type biodegradable resin contributed to reduction in voids and fiber contacts in the composites.
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