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This research summarizes the characterization and the evaluation of corozo palm (Phytelephas schottii) fibers from the Colombian Caribbean Coast for composite materials. The characterization has been conducted with tensile single fiber tests, and optical and scanning electron microscopy. These palms are very abundant in the region, and their fibers are not sufficiently exploited in production processes, which could represent not only environmentally sustainable projects, but also the derived economics that could improve the economics of the local people. The potential use of these fibers discussed as well.
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Colorado, H.A., Unfried-Silgado, J., Juan, L.A.ES. (2023). Corozo Palm Fibers: Mechanical Behavior and Potential Use for Composites. In: TMS 2023 152nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition Supplemental Proceedings. TMS 2023. The Minerals, Metals & Materials Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22524-6_118
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