Natural Fibers
INCA Renewtech to build advanced biocomposites manufacturing facility in Alberta, Canada
The fiber processing and composites manufacturing facility will ramp up INCA’s production of highly refined short and long fibers to substitute increasingly scarce balsa wood in boats, wind turbine blades, rail and automotive.
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Saertex enters into sustainable partnership with Terre de Lin for flax fibers
The Normandy-based supplier will enhance Saertex’s textile composite capabilities in markets such as marine and sports and leisure.
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BMW Group invests in Bcomp for high-performance natural fiber components
Collaborative partnership in motorsport moves to the next level for the use of renewable raw materials for future vehicle model components, and joint R&D materials work for production vehicles is underway.
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EconCore, Flaxco reveal flax fiber-reinforced thermoplastic honeycomb panels
Natural fiber sandwich panels are expected to replace those made from glass and carbon fiber, offering enhanced rigidity and sustainability for applications in automotive and sporting good markets.
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Bcomp, KTM Technologies brake cover listed as finalist for JEC Innovation Awards 2022
Flax fibers were used to reduce the CO2 emission of the motocross brake cover by 82%, with KTM’s Conexus for effective bonding between thermoset and thermoplastic parts.
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MIT team engineers plant-derived composite with potential for stronger, tougher applications
Tough as bone, hard as aluminum and resembling a nacre microstructure, the cellulose nanocrystal may pave the way for naturally derived composites.
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Series A funding expands production for Lingrove’s Ekoa natural fiber materials
Carbon-negative Ekoa composite, a substitution for wood and plastics in furniture, interiors and automotive applications, will be scaled up to deliver to far-reaching global customers.
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The NCC, Skanska trial low-carbon, basalt fiber-reinforced concrete
Study is critical to understanding the impact of low-carbon concrete and advanced composite reinforcement systems in the construction sector, and its contributions toward low-carbon emissions, structural performance and EOL recycling.
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Nordic Bioproducts successfully spins novel plant-based textile fiber
The Finnish startup begins an intensive product development period to scale up its Norratex fiber, which is manufactured without toxic chemicals or expensive solvents.
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Six nominees chosen for Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2022 award
Cellulose fiber solutions, chosen by International Conference on Cellulose Fibres conference advisory members, range from cellulose made of orange and wood pulp, to a novel technology for cellulose fiber production.
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