A plant fibre can be compared to a composite material that is reinforced with cellulose fibrils (Figure 1) [1]. These are oriented helically at an angle called the microfibrillar angle. In a composite ...

JEC Composites: The importance of bio-based materials is ever-increasing for the composites industry. Given their recyclability and less dependence on limited resources, they are increasingly used to ...

As a company specializing in natural fiber composites technology, Greenboats GmbH has learned to adapt its product offerings to meet market demands, expanding its portfolio from flax fiber/bio-based ...

According to U.K.-based McLaren, a recent pioneering breakthrough that may further transform motorsports and beyond, is a natural fiber racing seat, considered to be the very first Formula One (F1) ...

Following the successful utilisation of renewable raw materials in racing cars, the BMW Group says it will now harness natural fibre composites for its series-production models. BMW maintains it has ...