Replacing glass fibers with natural fibers in the automobile industry can yield economic, environmental and social benefits. This article evaluates the prospective environmental impacts of automobile applications of curaua fiber (Ananas erectifolius), which nearly equates the physical properties of glass fibers. The study identified economic and social advantages of applying curauä fiber composites in car parts. Besides costing 50% less than fiber glass, the use of curaua fibers can promote regional development in the Amazon region. In order to realize significant environmental benefits, however, the curaua-based composites would have to be lighter than their glass fiber-based counterparts.


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    Title :

    Curaua fibers in the automobile industry a sustainability assessment


    Additional title:

    Curauafasern für den Fahrzeugbau - eine Bewertung der Nachhaltigkeit


    Contributors:
    Zah, R. (author) / Hischier, R. (author) / Leao, A.L. (author) / Braun, I. (author)

    Published in:

    Journal of Cleaner Production ; 15 , 11/12 ; 1032-1040


    Publication date :

    2007


    Size :

    9 Seiten, 5 Bilder, 5 Tabellen, 31 Quellen




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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