| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Natural Fibers and Its Composites: A Sustainable Solution
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| Presentation Title |
D-23: Corozo Palm Fibers: Mechanical Behavior and Potential Use for Composites |
| Author(s) |
Henry A. Colorado, Jimmy Unfried-Silgado, Luis Armando Espitia-San Juan |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Henry A. Colorado |
| Abstract Scope |
This research summarizes the characterization and the evaluation of corozo palm (Phytelephas schottii) fibers from the Colombian Caribbean Coast for composite materials. The characterization has been conducted with tensile single fiber tests, optical and scanning electron microscopy. These palms are very abundant in the region and its fibers are not sufficiently exploited in production processes, which could represent not only environmentally sustainable projects, but also, the derived economics could improve the economics of the local people. The current and also potential used of these fibers are discussed as well. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Composites, |