NATURAL FIBRES AND FILLERS | ADDITIVES
Motor Company’s Research and Innovation Center in Dearborn, Michigan, US. In contrast, composites containing natural fibres, which are less likely to break, did not exhibit a drop in properties after recycling.
“In comparison to glass fibres, natural fibres
exhibit increased resilience and compliance. This attribute results in a reduced likelihood of fracture during various manufacturing processes and mechanical recycling. Moreover, natural fibres possess a unique ability to effectively navigate through sharp corners and thin sections during moulding, while incurring relatively lower damage,” he says. Tamrakar suggests that using natural fibres in composite materials as a partial substitute for glass fibres can provide benefits such as weight reduc- tion, cost efficiency, and the ability to resist me- chanical property degradation during recycling. Other work at Ford has looked at converting
natural fibres into biochar to address challenges such as variability, susceptibility to moisture absorption, and incompatibility with polymers. “Biochar exhibits reduced variability, better resistance to moisture, and an expanded process-
ing window. Consequently, this technique presents a viable solution for the successful incorporation of natural fibres in automotive parts,” Tamrakar says. Delaware, US-based New Polymer Systems (NPS) is introducing a next-generation version of its NeroPlast bio-renewable lignocellulosic filler, which is intended for use in thermoplastics as well as other materials, including thermosets, rubber, and asphalt. The filler is made from “deeply pyrolysed biochar, with selected wood as the feedstock for the char,” according to Joe Roesler, cofounder of
Above: 3Dprint production is one area of application for natural fibres currently being evaluated by RISE PFI
Compound and Masterbatch Producers Worldwide Databases
We interview producers at plant level to obtain verified managerial contact and production information, assisting you to identify compounding locations/capabilities that fit well with your business
New data now available!
Compound and Masterbatch Producers in Asean Countries
276 sites
Compound and Masterbatch Producers in South America
140 sites
Get your free sample database
IMAGE: GARY CHINGA CARRASCO, RISE PFI
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64
