| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1437664 | Reinforced Plastics | 2015 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The use of bio-fibers in unsaturated polyester resins has to date been limited since the fibers need to be dried and processed immediately after to obtain a high quality composite. Curing systems that remove this costly and time-consuming barrier have now been developed. Roel Zuijderduin, Technical Development Manager, AkzoNobel Polymer Chemistry, and Ron Verleg, R&D Program manager, DSM Composite Resins, explain how manufacturers can replace their glass reinforcement with the right bio-fibers and produce light-weight composites with a much lower carbon footprint.
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Authors
Coen van Dijk,