Research Article
A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding
Table 1
Comparative mechanical properties of glass and flax fibers [
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| | Fiber type | Density (g/cm3) | Young’s modulus (GPa) | Specific modulus (106 m2/s2) | Elongation at break (%) | Moisture absorption (%) |
| | Glass | 2.55 | 73 | 29 | 3 | — | | Flax | 1.4 | 60–80 | 26–46 | 1.2–1.6 | 7 |
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