Laccase Functionalization of Flax and Coconut Fibers

Natural fibers have gained much attention as reinforcing components in composite materials. Despite several interesting characteristics like low cost, low density, high specific properties and biodegradability they show poor compatibility with the polymer matrix. We have shown that it is possible to...

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Main Authors: Enrique Herrero Acero, Tukayi Kudanga, Andreas Ortner, Iwona Kaluzna, Stefaan de Wildeman, Gibson S. Nyanhongo, Georg M. Guebitz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-05-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/6/6/1676