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Ecocomposite Materials, David A. Bainbridge
Ecocomposite Materials, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
Ecocomposite materials combine fibers, resins and natural materials for added strength and durability. These materials can be fully and easily recycled by nature.
Ecocomposite Materials, David A. Bainbridge
Ecocomposite Materials, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
If we are wise we can make a transition to the Age of Ecocomposites with virtually no pollution. Ecocomposite materials are those made with natural fibers and resins and can be produced in sustainable agro-industrial ecosystems. These materials can reused, recycled or returned to nature by grinding, composting, biological breakdown, or benign solvents. Historical use and recent rediscovery of these materials has suggested the many advantages (and challenges) using these materials offer to designers and engineers.