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Formulation, Characterization and Future Potential of Composite Materials from Natural Resources: the case of Kenaf and Date Palm Fibers

Online Journal of Mechanical Engineering | Vol 1, Issue 1

Table 3. Mechanical properties of natural fibers.

FibreDeformation at break (%)Tensile strength (MPa)Young's modulus (GPa)Reference
Lin1.5 – 3.2450 – 15002.6 – 38[37,38]
Hemp1.6 – 4.7690 – 8739.93[27,39]
Jute1 – 2393 – 7732.5 – 26.5[40]
Kénaf2.7 – 5.7223 – 62411 – 14.5[39,41]
Sisal3 – 1580 – 6401.46 – 15.8[42]
Abaca2.975631.1[41]
Coir15 – 59.9106 – 1751.27 – 6[43,44]
Banana1.8 – 3.7529 – 9147.7 – 32[43,44]
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