John Summerscales' virtual book on
bast fibres and their composites
flax
Dessicated
flax plant
from
ND batch 10.
Composite image by
Julien Duboscq.
 

 

This document aims to provide a bibliography for key publications on bast (plant stem) fibres and their composites.

Chapter 1: Fibres

SPECIFIC FIBRES

Flax and linseed

Hemp
Jute
Kenaf
Nettle
Ramie
Roselle

PROCESSING

Retting

Chapter 2: Composites (review papers limited to post-2009 publications - a complementary comprehensive list can be found here)

SPECIFIC FIBRES

Flax and linseed

Hemp

Jute

Kenaf

Nettle

Roselle

HYBRID COMPOSITES  Also see Natural fibre hybrid composites

 Chapter 3: Interfaces

Chapter 4: Composite manufacture

Infusible thermoplastic matrix systems

Chapter 5: Modelling

Chapter 6: Quasi-static mechanical properties

Acoustic properties

Electrical properties

Chapter 7: Durability

Biodegradation

Crashworthiness

Dynamic properties

  Dynamic properties: fatigue

  Dynamic properties: impact

Tribology

Chapter 8: Thermal properties and fire

Chapter 9: Sustainability

Chapter 10: Environmental issues and life cycle assessment

Chapter 11 Applications

Aerospace

Automotive

Infrastructure

Marine

Renewable energy


Created by John Summerscales on 30 July 2012 and updated on 25-Jul-2025 11:54. Terms and conditions. Errors and omissions. Corrections.