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Value-In-Use of Composite Reinforcing Fibers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 March 2011

Frederick T. Wallenberger*
Affiliation:
PPG Industries, Inc., Glass Technology Center, Fiberglass Science and Technology, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-2844, U.S.A.
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Abstract

This paper analyzes the value-in-use of advanced fibers, especially of those, which are used to reinforce polymer matrix composites. Of particular interest in this regard are some recent fibers, such as (1) pure silica fibers derived from water glass, (2) oxynitride glass fibers, having the same high elastic modulus as SM carbon fibers, and (3) Kenaf, as well as other natural plant fibers, which are beginning to find commercial use in selected automotive composites.

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Research Article
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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