Blackberry (Rubus Glaucus) Natural-Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites: An Overview of Mechani cal Characteristics

Abstract:

The commonly known Andean blackberry or Mora de Castilla (Rubus glaucus) can be grown in the highlands of Latin America, from Mexico to Bolivia. However, the major productions are in rural areas of Colombia and Ecuador contributing a source of income to their population. For instance, the fruit crop is of economic importance for farmers in the Province of Tungurahua (Ecuador). This study is based on the composite material’s experiment of a polymeric matrix reinforced with blackberry green fiber. The proposed natural fiber is chosen for its vast planted area residues of 3,673 hectares that is being pruned and burned monthly, producing large amounts of CO2, hence polluting the environment. Unfortunately, there is no post usage application for production wastage. Why not use this fiber as a cars’ reinforcing material? Specimens were manufactured under ASTM D3039, ASTM D7268, ASTM …

Año de publicación:

2021

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