ABSTRACT
Rattana Tantatherdtam, Rungsima Chollakup, and Wirasak Smitthipong
The use of natural fibers for the reinforcement of composites has received increasing attention by the academic sector and industry.1,2 Generally, fibers are stronger than matrices. When a composite is forced by external action, the force is transferred from the matrix to fibers, which increases its
CONTENTS
13.1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 219 13.2 Viscoelastic Properties of Bio-Based Composites .................................223 13.3 Relaxation Times of Bio-Based Composites ........................................... 226 13.4 Mechanical Properties of Various Types of Natural
Fiber-Reinforced Rubber Composites .....................................................228 13.4.1 Processing of Natural Fiber-Natural Rubber Composites ......228 13.4.2 Effects of Fiber Loading ................................................................229 13.4.3 Fiber-Hybrid Composites .............................................................233 13.4.4 Chemical Treatment of Natural Fiber .........................................233
