COMPOSITES OF KENAF MICRO FIBER WITH POLYPROPYLENE OR POLYLACTIC ACID

摘要

The invention relates to a composite material which comprises admixture of kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus) bast micro fibers and a polymer of polypropylene and/or polylactic acid, wherein the micro fibers are contained in an amount of 20 to 80 % by weight. According to the present invention, composite material for automotive components that has high strength and environmentally friendly composed of kenaf micro fiber and polypropylene or polylactic acid matrices can be achieved.