Formulation, Characterization and Future Potential of Composite Materials from Natural Resources: the case of Kenaf and Date Palm Fibers
Table 3.
Mechanical properties of natural fibers.
|
| Fibre |
Deformation at break (%) |
Tensile strength (MPa) |
Young's modulus (GPa) |
Reference |
|
|
| Lin |
1.5 – 3.2 |
450 – 1500 |
2.6 – 38 |
[37,38] |
|
| Hemp |
1.6 – 4.7 |
690 – 873 |
9.93 |
[27,39] |
|
| Jute |
1 – 2 |
393 – 773 |
2.5 – 26.5 |
[40] |
|
| Kénaf |
2.7 – 5.7 |
223 – 624 |
11 – 14.5 |
[39,41] |
|
| Sisal |
3 – 15 |
80 – 640 |
1.46 – 15.8 |
[42] |
|
| Abaca |
2.9 |
756 |
31.1 |
[41] |
|
| Coir |
15 – 59.9 |
106 – 175 |
1.27 – 6 |
[43,44] |
|
| Banana |
1.8 – 3.7 |
529 – 914 |
7.7 – 32 |
[43,44] |
|
|
|
|
