Composites are materials composed of two or more different materials, forming a heterogeneous class of materials which differ in physical and chemical properties. Recent studies on biodegradable polymer composites reinforced ...

Expanded composites or vegetable fiber-reinforced cell composites are a new emerging class of materials combining good mechanical properties of reduced density, having superior ability of energy absorption at impact, as ...

This work aimed at the development, evaluation and characterization of polymer matrix composites with high density polyethylene (HDPE) and wood of Pinus taeda, calcined alumina and compatibilizers. Composites have been ...

Nowadays, preoccupation with the environment has stimulated the use of biodegradable polymers substituting the synthetic ones, which are harder to degrade under different conditions. However, the properties of the ...

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) has been employed in the packaging area, however, in order to improve its processing features and tenacity. Polymer blends of PLA with poly(ethylene-co-vinyl-acetate) (EVA), polyethylene glycol ...

The poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) is one of the most widely used polymers in the world, mainly due to the versatility of properties. The incorporation of additives alter its final characteristics enabling a wide application, ...

The use of ramie fibers as reinforcement in polymer composites is justified considering their satisfactory mechanical properties in comparison with other natural fibers, and their hybridization with synthetic fibers can ...