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HEMP FIBRES REINFORCED BIO-COMPOSITES FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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In this research project, a biodegradable composite material is made from hemp fiber and polylactide (polymerized corn starch). Thermoset treated polylactide and hemp fiber bio-composites have high mechanical properties, which allow to reduce the amount of materials in the product. The developed bio-composite can be used both as a slab material and for molded parts of furniture, etc. Obtained material is biodegradable during the composting process, which improves the ecological assessment (Life Cycle Assessment) of the product and reduces the environmental impact. Annually renewable hemp fiber resource has the potential to create new products for sustainable development.
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