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4%
18%
41%
3%
8%
7%
19%
Emballage
Agriculture
Bâtiment
Transport
Electr.
Electroménager
Divers
Fig. 14.13.
European plastics markets.
Structural piece
Trim part
Fig. 14.14.
In cars.
Fig. 14.15.
In packaging and handling.
Finally, it is also worth noting the recent
attempts to use natural fibre felt as a means of
reinforcing temperature-hardened materials.
These materials have attracted interest from
the nautical, automobile and aeronautic indus-
tries because of the 15-20% weight improve-
ment they offer when compared to glass fibre.
14.5.1 Economic
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Low cost.
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Significant reduction in the duration of the
production cycle.
Energy saving during transformation.
•
•
Low density compared to other reinforc-
ing materials.
14.5 Conclusion
14.5.2 Technical
Finally, the essential properties of hemp-
reinforced polymers can be summarized under
the three thematic headings.
•
Mechanical properties identical to those
of traditional reinforcing materials.
