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Universitat de Girona: Girona, Catalunya, ES

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F. X. Espinach

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University of Girona: Girona, Girona, ES

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F. X. Espinach

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Barcelona, Catalunya, ES

Mechanical Engineer
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F. X. Espinach

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Barcelona, Catalunya, ES

Industrial Engineer
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Funding (4)

Touch and design

2004-01-01 to 2006-12-31 | Grant
European Commission (Brussels, BE)
URL: https://grants.uberresearch.com/501100000780/74618/Touch-and-design
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Process and Product Validation for SMEs

2001-05-01 to 2002-10-31 | Grant
European Commission (Brussels, BE)
URL: https://grants.uberresearch.com/501100000780/55098/Process-and-Product-Validation-for-SMEs
GRANT_NUMBER: grant.IST-1999-56201
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Character preservation and modelling in aesthetic and engineering design (FIORES-II)

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Formalization and Integration of an Optimized Reverse Engineering S tyling Workflow

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Simple model to predict the intrinsic flexural modulus of abaca strands from crystallinity and microfibril angle

Polymer Composites
2025-04-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1002/pc.29259
Contributors: Faust Seculi; Francesc X. Espinach; Roberto J. Aguado; Pere Mutjé; Quim Tarrés
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Synthesis and Characterization of Photo-Crosslinkable Coumarin-Based Poly(lactic acid) as a Promising Material for 3D Printing Applications

ACS Applied Polymer Materials
2025-03-14 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.5c00067
Contributors: Antoni Pagés-Llobet; Fernando Julián; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Heura Ventura; Helena Oliver-Ortega; José Alberto Méndez
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INDUSTRIAL PRODUCT DESIGN OF AN ABACA AND BIO-POLYMER COMPOSITE APPLICATION

DYNA
2025-01-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.52152/D11292
Contributors: FAUST SECULI DIAZ; Fernando Julian Perez; MANUEL ALCALA VILAVELLA; Francisco Xavier Espinach
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Composites made of a blend of plastics recovered from bottle caps reinforced with fibers from banana rachis waste. A Circular Economy Strategy in the Canary Islands

Journal of Cleaner Production
2024-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.144244
Contributors: F.X. Espinach; M. Monzon; R. Paz; R. Ortega; P. Fullana; A. Bala; C. Campos; M. Delgado-Aguilar; Q. Tarrés
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A COORDINATION AND SEQUENCE EXPERIENCE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN SUBJECT

2024-07 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.21125/edulearn.2024.2390
Contributors: Manel Alcalà; Faust Seculi; Fernando Julián; Xavier Espinach
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Polyhydroxy-3-Butyrate (PHB)-Based Composite Materials Reinforced with Cellulosic Fibers, Obtained from Barley Waste Straw, to Produce Pieces for Agriculture Applications: Production, Characterization and Scale-Up Analysis

Materials
2024-04-19 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ma17081901
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Philippe Evon; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Christine Raynaud; José Alberto Méndez
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An alternative method to evaluate the micromechanics tensile strength properties of natural fiber strand reinforced polyolefin composites. The case of hemp strand-reinforced polypropylene

Composites Part B: Engineering
2024-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2024.111211
Contributors: F.X. Espinach; F. Vilaseca; Q. Tarrés; M. Delgado-Aguilar; R.J. Aguado; P. Mutjé
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Polyhydroxy-3-Butyrate (PHB) Composite Materials Reinforced with Barley Waste Straw Fibres for Agriculture Applications : Production, Characterization and Scale-Up Analysis

2023-12-27 | Preprint
DOI: 10.20944/preprints202312.2123.v1
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Philippe Evon; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Christine Raynaud; José Alberto Méndez
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The Evolution of the Intrinsic Flexural Strength of Jute Strands after a Progressive Delignification Process and Their Contribution to the Flexural Strength of PLA-Based Biocomposites

Polymers
2023-12-21 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym16010037
Contributors: Francisco J. Alonso-Montemayor; Francesc X. Espinach; Quim Tarrés; Manel Alcalà; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Pere Mutjé
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Methodologies to Evaluate the Micromechanics Flexural Strength Properties of Natural-Fiber-Reinforced Composites: The Case of Abaca-Fiber-Reinforced Bio Polyethylene Composites

Polymers
2023-07-24 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15143137
Contributors: Faust Seculi; Fernando Julián; Joan Llorens; Francisco X. Espinach; Pere Mutjé; Quim Tarrés
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Comparative Study on the Stiffness of Poly(lactic acid) Reinforced with Untreated and Bleached Hemp Fibers

Polymers
2023-07-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15132960
Contributors: Roberto J. Aguado; Gabriela A. Bastida; Francisco X. Espinach; Joan Llorens; Quim Tarrés; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Pere Mutjé
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Evaluation of the Interface Strength in the Abaca-Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Polyethylene Composites

Polymers
2023-06-15 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15122686
Contributors: Faust Seculi; Francesc X. Espinach; Fernando Julián; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Pere Mutjé; Quim Tarrés
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An Approach to Understanding the Hydration of Cement-Based Composites Reinforced with Untreated Natural Fibers

Sustainability
2023-06-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/su15129388
Contributors: Joan Llorens; Fernando Julián; Ester Gifra; Francesc X. Espinach; Jordi Soler; Miquel Àngel Chamorro
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Effect of Extruder Type in the Interface of PLA Layers in FDM Printers: Filament Extruder Versus Direct Pellet Extruder

Polymers
2023-04-24 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15092019
Contributors: Antoni Pagés-Llobet; Francesc X. Espinach; Fernando Julián; Helena Oliver-Ortega; José Alberto Méndez
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Polymer Composite Analysis and Characterization

Polymers
2023-04-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15081812
Contributors: Francesc X. Espinach; Quim Tarrés
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Comparative Evaluation of the Stiffness of Abaca-Fiber-Reinforced Bio-Polyethylene and High Density Polyethylene Composites

Polymers
2023-02-22 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15051096
Contributors: Faust Seculi; Francesc X. Espinach; Fernando Julián; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Pere Mutjé; Quim Tarrés
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Response of Polypropylene Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers: Impact Strength and Water-Uptake Behaviors

Polymers
2023-02-11 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15040900
Contributors: María E. Vallejos; Fabiola Vilaseca; José A. Méndez; Francisco X. Espinach; Roberto J. Aguado; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Pere Mutjé
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Simulated Environmental Conditioning of PHB Composites Reinforced with Barley Fibres to Determine the Viability of Their Use as Plastics for the Agriculture Sector

Polymers
2023-01-22 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15030579
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Fernando Julián; Francesc Xavier Espinach; José Alberto Méndez
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Competences Assessment and Gamification Strategies to Incentive Students

2022 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-92426-3_35
Contributors: Faust Séculi; Fernando Julián; F. Xavier Espinach; Manel Alcalà
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Tensile Strength of Poly(lactic acid)/Bleached Short Hemp Fiber Fully Green Composites as Replacement for Polypropylene/Glass Fiber

Polymers
2022-12-28 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym15010146
Contributors: Roberto J. Aguado; Francesc X. Espinach; Fernando Julián; Quim Tarrés; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Pere Mutjé
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Evaluation of the Strength of the Interface for Abaca Fiber Reinforced Hdpe and Biope Composite Materials, and Its Influence over Tensile Properties

Polymers
2022-12-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym14245412
Contributors: Faust Seculi; Francesc X. Espinach; Fernando Julián; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Pere Mutjé; Quim Tarrés
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Effective Tensile Strength Estimation of Natural Fibers through Micromechanical Models: The Case of Henequen Fiber Reinforced-PP Composites

Polymers
2022-11-12 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym14224890
Contributors: Francesc Xavier Espinach; Fernando Julian; Manel Alcalà; Fabiola Vilaseca; Félix Carrasco; Pere Mutjé
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AN INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION IN A DESIGN POSTGRADUATE

2022-07 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.21125/edulearn.2022.2001
Contributors: Manel Alcalà; Faust Séculi; Fernando Julián; Francesc Xavier Espinach
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Sustainable plastic composites by polylactic acid-starch blends and bleached kraft hardwood fibers

Composites Part B: Engineering
2022-06 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2022.109901
Contributors: Ferran Serra-Parareda; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Francesc X. Espinach; Pere Mutjé; Sami Boufi; Quim Tarrés
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Approaching a Zero-Waste Strategy in Rapeseed (Brassica napus) Exploitation: Sustainably Approaching Bio-Based Polyethylene Composites

Sustainability
2022-06-29 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/su14137942
Contributors: Roberto Aguado; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Fabiola Vilaseca; Quim Tarrés; Pere Mutjé; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Environmental Assessment of Underdrain Designs for Granular Media Filters in Drip Irrigation Systems

Agriculture
2022-06-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/agriculture12060810
Contributors: Joan Pujol; Francesc X. Espinach; Miquel Duran-Ros; Gerard Arbat; Toni Pujol; Francisco Ramírez de Cartagena; Jaume Puig-Bargués
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Maleic Anhydride Polylactic Acid Coupling Agent Prepared from Solvent Reaction: Synthesis, Characterization and Composite Performance

Materials
2022-02-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ma15031161
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Rafel Reixach; Francesc Xavier Espinach; José Alberto Méndez
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CROSS-BORDER DOCTORAL TRAINING AND TRANSVERSAL COMPETENCES: AMONG ACADEMIA AND IN THE WORKPLACE

2021-11 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.21125/iceri.2021.0938
Contributors: Manel Alcalà; Montse Palma; Magüi Pérez-Cabaní; Fernando Julián; Josep Tresserras; Francesc Xavier Espinach
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Effective Young’s Modulus Estimation of Natural Fibers through Micromechanical Models: The Case of Henequen Fibers Reinforced-PP Composites

Polymers
2021-11-15 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13223947
Contributors: Ferran Serra-Parareda; Fabiola Vilaseca; Roberto Aguado; Francesc X. Espinach; Quim Tarrés; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Characterization of CaCO3 Filled Poly(lactic) Acid and Bio Polyethylene Materials for Building Applications

Polymers
2021-09-28 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13193323
Contributors: Ferran Serra-Parareda; Jesús Alba; Quim Tarrés; Francesc X. Espinach; Pere Mutjé; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Exploring the Potential of Cotton Industry Byproducts in the Plastic Composite Sector: Macro and Micromechanics Study of the Flexural Modulus

Materials
2021-08-24 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ma14174787
Contributors: Albert Serra; Ferran Serra-Parareda; Fabiola Vilaseca; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Francesc X. Espinach; Quim Tarrés
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Nanoclay Effect into the Biodegradation and Processability of Poly(lactic acid) Nanocomposites for Food Packaging

Polymers
2021-08-16 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13162741
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Victor Vandemoortele; Alba Bala; Fernando Julian; José Alberto Méndez; Francesc Xavier Espinach
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Nanocomposites Materials of PLA Reinforced with Nanoclays Using a Masterbatch Technology: A Study of the Mechanical Performance and Its Sustainability

Polymers
2021-06-29 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13132133
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Josep Tresserras; Fernando Julian; Manel Alcalà; Alba Bala; Francesc Xavier Espinach; José Alberto Méndez
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Advances in Natural Fibers and Polymers

Materials
2021-05-17 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ma14102607
Contributors: Francesc X. Espinach
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AGRI-FOOD TRANSBORDER COMPETENCES ON THE DEGREE PROGRAMS IN THE FRAMEWORK OF TRANSVERSALIS

2021-03 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.21125/inted.2021.0354
Contributors: Manel Alcalà Vilavella; Montse Palma; Fernando Julián Pérez; Josep Tresserras; Magüi Pérez-Cabaní; Francesc Xavier Espinach
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REPLANNING AN EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT FROM THE MIDDLE: THE NECESSITY OF RESULTS AND THE LACK OF TIME

2021-03 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.21125/inted.2021.1232
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Francesc Xavier Espinach; José Alberto Méndez
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Bacterial Cellulose Network from Kombucha Fermentation Impregnated with Emulsion-Polymerized Poly(methyl methacrylate) to Form Nanocomposite

Polymers
2021-02-23 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13040664
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Shiyu Geng; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Kristiina Oksman; Fabiola Vilaseca
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Stiffening Potential of Lignocellulosic Fibers in Fully Biobased Composites: The Case of Abaca Strands, Spruce TMP Fibers, Recycled Fibers from ONP, and Barley TMP Fibers

Polymers
2021-02-18 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym13040619
Contributors: Ferran Serra-Parareda; Fabiola Vilaseca; Francesc X. Espinach; Pere Mutjé; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Quim Tarrés
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Study on the Macro and Micromechanics Tensile Strength Properties of Orange Tree Pruning Fiber as Sustainable Reinforcement on Bio-Polyethylene Compared to Oil-Derived Polymers and Its Composites

Polymers
2020-09-25 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12102206
Contributors: Francesc X Espinach; Eduardo Espinosa; Rafel Reixach; Alejandro Rodríguez; Pere Mutjé; Quim Tarrés
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Impact Strength and Water Uptake Behavior of Bleached Kraft Softwood-Reinforced PLA Composites as Alternative to PP-Based Materials

Polymers
2020-09-20 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12092144
Contributors: Helena Oliver-Ortega; Quim Tarrés; Pere Mutjé; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; José Alberto Méndez; Francesc Xavier Espinach
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Leather Waste to Enhance Mechanical Performance of High-Density Polyethylene

Polymers
2020-09-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12092016
Contributors: Eylem Kiliç; Quim Tarrés; Marc Delgado-Aguilar; Xavier Espinach; Pere Fullana-i-Palmer; Rita Puig
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CREATIVE TECHNIQUES APPLIED TO ENGINEERING SUBJECTS

2020-07 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.21125/edulearn.2020.1038
Contributors: Faust Seculi; Fernando Julián; Xavier Espinach; Manel Alcalà
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Effect of the Fiber Treatment on the Stiffness of Date Palm Fiber Reinforced PP Composites: Macro and Micromechanical Evaluation of the Young’s Modulus

Polymers
2020-07-29 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12081693
Contributors: Belgacem Chihaoui; Ferran Serra-Parareda; Quim Tarrés; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Sami Boufi; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Effect of NaOH Treatment on the Flexural Modulus of Hemp Core Reinforced Composites and on the Intrinsic Flexural Moduli of the Fibers

Polymers
2020-06-26 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12061428
Contributors: Ferran Serra-Parareda; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Maria Àngels Pelach; José Alberto Méndez; Fabiola Vilaseca; Quim Tarrés
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High-Yield Lignocellulosic Fibers from Date Palm Biomass as Reinforcement in Polypropylene Composites: Effect of Fiber Treatment on Composite Properties

Polymers
2020-06-26 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12061423
Contributors: Chihaoui Belgacem; Quim Tarres; Francesc Xavier Espinach; Pere Mutjé; Sami Boufi; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Feasibility of Barley Straw Fibers as Reinforcement in Fully Biobased Polyethylene Composites: Macro and Micro Mechanics of the Flexural Strength

Molecules
2020-05-10 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/molecules25092242
Contributors: Ferran Serra-Parareda; Fernando Julián; Eduardo Espinosa; Alejandro Rodríguez; Francesc X. Espinach; Fabiola Vilaseca
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Enhancing the Mechanical Performance of Bleached Hemp Fibers Reinforced Polyamide 6 Composites: A Competitive Alternative to Commodity Composites

Polymers
2020-05-02 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12051041
Contributors: Francisco J. Alonso-Montemayor; Quim Tarrés; Helena Oliver-Ortega; F. Xavier Espinach; Rosa Idalia Narro-Céspedes; Adali O. Castañeda-Facio; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Research on the Strengthening Advantages on Using Cellulose Nanofibers as Polyvinyl Alcohol Reinforcement

Polymers
2020-04-22 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/polym12040974
Contributors: Quim Tarrés; Helena Oliver-Ortega; Manel Alcalà; F. Xavier Espinach; Pere Mutjé; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Impact Properties and Water Uptake Behavior of Old Newspaper Recycled Fibers-Reinforced Polypropylene Composites

Materials
2020-02-28 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ma13051079
Contributors: David Hernández-Díaz; Ricardo Villar-Ribera; Francesc X. Espinach; Fernando Julián; Vicente Hernández-Abad; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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Topography of the Interfacial Shear Strength and the Mean Intrinsic Tensile Strength of Hemp Fibers as a Reinforcement of Polypropylene

Materials
2020-02-24 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/ma13041012
Contributors: David Hernández-Díaz; Ricardo Villar-Ribera; Fernando Julián; Quim Tarrés; Francesc X. Espinach; Marc Delgado-Aguilar
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