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Researchers of the Laboratory of Pulp & Paper Science (LGP2)
(Grenoble INP-Pagora, Grenoble INP, CNRS, CTP)
(September 2009)
 
Grenoble INP-Pagora, 
   International School of paper, print media and biomaterials Posters realized for the 8th Pagora Days
"Future of fibre based biomaterials for packaging?"

in July 2009 by the LGP2 researchers with their research partners
and coordinated by Deborah Le Corre
Laboratory 
   of Pulp and Paper Science  (LGP2)

VIII - Reed lignocellulosic thermoplastic composite

R.E. Abou-Zeid, N.A. El-Wakil, Y. Fahmy, A. Dufresne

VIII - 1 - Objective

Untreated and benzylated reed fibers were used as reinforcing fillers in thermoplastic composites. Lignocellulosic fibers are a new generation of fillers, which are favored due to their capacity of making composites more environmentally friendly.

Two levels of reinforcement were studied, 30 and 40%. They were used to fill polypropylene (PP), high density polyethylene (HDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE) and polystyrene (PS). The presence of fibers decreases the modulus and strength of the composites but benzylated reed fibers improve these properties.

VIII - 2 - Poster

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