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Effect of different lignocellulosic fibres on poly(ε-caprolactone)-based composites for potential applications in orthotics†
Fabrizio Sarasini,Jacopo Tirillò,Debora Puglia,José M. Kenny,Franco Dominici,Carlo Santulli,Marco Tofani,Rita De Santis
RSC Advances Pub Date : 02/26/2015 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C5RA00832H
Abstract

This work compares the mechanical and thermal behaviour of fully biodegradable biocomposites based on polycaprolactone reinforced with three different natural fibres, namely hemp, sisal and coir, for potential applications in the field of orthoses. The same properties were further compared to those of two commercially available materials commonly used in the same prospective field. The results confirmed that the addition of natural fibres, irrespective of the origin of the fibres (leaf, bast or fruit) to a biodegradable matrix allows for significant improvement of the mechanical behaviour of the ensuing composites compared to traditional thermoplastic materials used in orthotics.

Graphical abstract: Effect of different lignocellulosic fibres on poly(ε-caprolactone)-based composites for potential applications in orthotics
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