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The renaissance of flax fibers

2017; Elsevier BV; Volume: 62; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.repl.2017.11.020

1873-1694

Django Mathijsen,

Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies

Once upon a time all materials were naturally sourced. Now that natural fibers have lost a lot of their traditional market shares to synthetic fibers, they are gearing up to conquer new markets: yarns and fabrics are being tailored to the reinforced plastics industry. Flax is a promising natural fiber. It is relatively stiff and strong. And because it stands out favorably in damping, environmental impact and 3D-capabilities, it is sure to carve out a niche in the composites industry.