Influence of an Agatha flax fibre location in a stem on its mechanical, chemical and morphological properties

The mechanical properties of flax fibres are analysed as a function of their biochemical and morphological characteristics. The fibres, from the Agatha variety, have been selected from either the top, the middle or the bottom of the stems. The results of each analysis are discussed according to the...

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Published in:Composites science and technology 2009-07, Vol.69 (9), p.1399-1403
Main Authors: Charlet, K., Jernot, J.P., Gomina, M., Bréard, J., Morvan, C., Baley, C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
A. Fibres
Applied sciences
B. Mechanical properties
B. Microstructure
Compounding ingredients
Exact sciences and technology
Fibers and threads
Fillers and reinforcing agents
Flax
Forms of application and semi-finished materials
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Technology of polymers
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Summary:The mechanical properties of flax fibres are analysed as a function of their biochemical and morphological characteristics. The fibres, from the Agatha variety, have been selected from either the top, the middle or the bottom of the stems. The results of each analysis are discussed according to the position of the fibre in the stem and compared among themselves. Considering a flax fibre as a natural composite, this study underlines the complexity of its structure and shows that many parameters intervene in its deformation behaviour.
ISSN:0266-3538
1879-1050
DOI:10.1016/j.compscitech.2008.09.002