Degradation studies of coir fiber/polyester and glass fiber/polyester composites under different conditions

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Volumn 26, Issue 15, 2007, Pages 1571-1585

  Sindhu, K ^a   Joseph, Kuruvilla ^a   Joseph, Jasmine Maria ^b   Mathew, Thomas V ^b  

^a ST BERCHMANS COLLEGE   (India)

^b ST THOMAS COLLEGE   (India)

Author keywords

Coir fiber; Degradation studies; Glass fiber; Polyester

Indexed keywords

GLASS FIBERS; MECHANICAL PROPERTIES; POLYESTERS; SODIUM CHLORIDE; WEATHERING;

COIR FIBERS; DEGRADATION STUDIES; FIBER LENGTH;

FIBER REINFORCED PLASTICS;

EID: 35148841579     PISSN: 07316844     EISSN: 15307964     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0731684407079665     Document Type: Article

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