1st International Workshop on Natural Fibre
Composites
19-21 October 2003
Hotel Continental Terme
Ischia, (Italy)
Scientific Program
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Monday, October
20 |
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09.00-09.10 |
Welcome
and Introduction |
L.
Torre, S. Iannace, J. M. Kenny |
09.10-09.35 |
ECOFINA:
an European project on Natural Fiber Composites (slides 1) (slides 2) |
J. M. Kenny, University of Perugia (Italy) |
09.35-10.00 |
J. Garrood, Springdale Crop Synergies (UK) |
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10.00-10.25 |
E. Di Maio, S.
Iannace, Univ. of Naples, IMCB-CNR, (Italy) |
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10.25-10.50 |
HDPE Reinforced with
Hemp Fibre and Hemp Straw (slides) |
F. Vilaseca, A. López, M.A. Pčlach, J.
Girončs and P. Mutjé, University of Girona (Spain) |
10.50-11.15 |
Natural Fiber Treatments to Improve their
Performances in Composites Reinforcement (slides)
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S. Fabregat Cervera, G. Artal
Celesa (Spain)
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11.15-11.35
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Coffee Break |
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11.35-12.00 |
New
Developments and New Objectives in Wood Composite Extrusion (slides 1) (movie 1) |
H. Zodl, Fasalex GBMH (Austria) |
12.00-12.25 |
Bio-Based Polymeric Composites Comprising Wood Flour as Filler (slides) |
E.
Grillo Fernandes, M. Pietrini, E.Chiellini, University of Pisa, (Italy) |
12.25-12.50 |
Characterization of Different Composites Based on Natural and Glass Fiber
obtained by Vacuum Infusion (slides) |
E. Rodríguez, J. M. Kenny A. Vŕzquez, Univ.
de Mar del Plata, (Argentina) University of Perugia (Italy) |
12.50-16.00 |
Lunch Break |
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16.00-16.25 |
Long Term
Properties and Damage Mechanism in Wood Fiber Composites |
J. Varna, Lars-Olaf Nordin, University of Lulea, (Sweden) |
16.25-16.50 |
Cardanol Based Composite Reinforced with Natural Fibers (slides) |
E. Calň, A. Maffezzoli, G. Mele A
Tarzia and S Zurlo, University of Lecce and CIMTEC Lab. (Italy) |
16.50-17.15
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D. Danver, R.P. Smart, Sordal Inc. (USA) |
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17.15-17.40 |
New biodegradable plastics, reinforced with natural fibres, 100% recyclable during manufacturing, environmentally eco – friendly and suitable for the present industrial technologies (slides) | M. Germani, G. Carbonini, A.R. De Corso, I. Nedi, M. Rossi, S. Iannace, Diatech S.r.l., IMCB – CNR (Italy) |
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Tuesday
October 21 |
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09.00-09.25 |
Flax
Fibers for Structural Composites: Characterization and Properties |
R. Joffe, L. Wallstrom, Univ. of Lulea (Sweden), |
09.25-09.50 |
Interfacial and Mechanical Properties of Composites Based on Natural
Fibres and Polypropylene Matrix (slides) |
A. Arbelaiz Garmendia. University of Basque Country, EUP
Donostia-San Sebastian (Spain) |
09.50-10.15 |
F. Uriona, FPK (Spain) |
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10.15-10.40
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A.
Pipino, CRP-CRF (Italy) |
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10.40-11.00 |
Coffee Break |
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11.00-11.25 |
Samples
Preparation, Mechanical Characterisation and Recycling of Natural Fibre Composites (slides) |
N.Calleja, C.Elizetxea, A.Rubio, INASMET
(Spain) |
11.25-11.50 |
Recycling Effects on Mechanical Properties of
Composites from Thermoplastics and Natural Fibres (slides) |
A. López, M. Janoher, M.A. Pčlach, F.
Vilaseca and P. Mutjé, University of Girona (Spain) |
11.50-12.15 |
Effects
of Jute Fibers on Residual Life of FPR Composites (slides) |
C.
Caneva, F. Domenichini, F. Nanni, M. Valente, University of Rome “La
Sapienza” (Italy) |
12.15-12.40 |
J. Biagiotti, P. Vilppunen, J.M. Kenny,
University of Perugia (Italy) and Finflax Ltd. (Finland) |
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13.05-13.15 |
Concluding Remarks |
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