1st International Workshop on Natural Fibre Composites


19-21 October 2003
Hotel Continental Terme
Ischia (Italy)


Organized by:

University of Perugia, Material Science and Technology Laboratory, Terni, Italy
Institute of Composite and Biomedical Materials IMCB CNR, Naples, Italy

Aims and Scope
Natural fibre reinforced composites have shown renewed interest as a substitute for glass fibres in many composite applications. Their environmental compatibility coupled with their mechanical properties make natural fibres a very attractive product for plastic producers, which now have to face problems of pollution and more strict environmental regulations.
The aim of this workshop is to bring together experts and researchers from industries and universities that will share their experience and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the use of Natural Fibre Composites in order to frame the present state of art. The workshop is therefore open to industry engineers, technicians, researchers and students from universities and institutions that have experience in this field or want to begin to work with natural fibres.

Organizing Committee and Information:
J. M. Kenny   University of Perugia,               email: kenny@unipg.it
S. Iannace     IMCB CNR, Naples,                 email: iannace@unina.it
L. Torre          University of Perugia,               email: torrel@unipg.it

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