A Model for Evaluating and Determining the Most Appropriate Polymer Matrix Type for Natural Fiber Composites

International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 191-205

  AL Oqla, Faris M ^a   Sapuan, S M ^a   Ishak, M R ^a   Nuraini, A A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY PUTRA MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

AHP; Automotive industry; Bio based composites; Date palm fibers; Polymer selection; Sustainable products

Indexed keywords

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY; NATURAL FIBERS; POLYMER MATRIX; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

BIO-BASED COMPOSITES; DATE PALM FIBERS; ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS; NATURAL FIBER COMPOSITES; REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITES; ROAD-MAPS; SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS;

POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES;

AUTOMOBILES; COMPOSITES; NATURAL FIBERS; REINFORCED PLASTIC;

EID: 84926306639     PISSN: 1023666X     EISSN: 15635341     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/1023666X.2015.990184     Document Type: Article

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