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C, 2023 The main objective of this research centered on investigating the effect of the addition of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the mechanical and thermal properties of curauá-fiber-reinforced composites.
Jorge S. S. Neto +5 more
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Ballistic properties of curaua-aramid laminated hybrid composites for military helmet
Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2023 The present research aimed to develop laminated hybrid-composite with aramid woven fabric and curaua non-woven mat, to evaluate the possibility of using as military ballistic helmets.
Natalin Michele Meliande +6 more
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The Quasi-static and Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Matrix Composites Reinforced with Curaua Fibers [PDF]
Materials Research, 2018 The research of natural fiber composites is growing due to the fact that the green materials combine low weight with good mechanical properties.
Felipe do Carmo Amorim +2 more
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Materials Research, 2021 Natural fibres have many advantages over synthetic ones, making them attractive for reinforcing polymer materials. This work evaluates the use of an Amazonian plant, namely Curauá (Ananas erectifolius), as a reinforcement phase of biocomposites ...
Gilberto García del Pino +9 more
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Extraction and Preliminary Characterization of Bromelain from Curaua (Ananas erectifolius L.B.SMITH)
Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2014 The characterization and determination of kinetic parameters of bromelain extracted from curaua (Ananas erectifolius) white and purple varieties were studied.
T.A.L. Silva +5 more
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Crescimento inicial de curauá e paricá submetidos à aplicação de extrato vegetal de curauá
Revista Verde de Agroecologia e Desenvolvimento Sustentável, 2019 Este estudo teve como objetivo testar o efeito da fertilização do solo com extrato vegetal de curauá (Ananas erectifolius) sobre o crescimento de indivíduos de curauá e paricá (Schizolobium parahyba var. amazonicum) plantados em consórcio. O trabalho foi
Iracema Maria Cordeiro +3 more
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Effect of reinforcement nanoparticles addition on mechanical properties of SBS/curauá fiber composites [PDF]
Materials Research, 2013 Composites of styrene-butadiene-styrene triblock copolymer (SBS) matrix with curauá fiber and/or a nanoparticulate mineral (montmorillonite clay - MMT) used as reinforcing agents were prepared by melt-mixing.
Patricia M Borba +2 more
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Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura, 2019 Soil management is a practice that influences the development of fruit trees. In this sense, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different soil cover/mulching types on weed control and on the early development of pear trees Hosui ...
Edina Costa Delonzek +4 more
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Ornamental Horticulture, 2007 sta pesquisa tem como objetivo determinar a atividade cinética da enzima bromelina em folhas e frutos (polpa) de plantas de curauá, cultivares “branco” e “roxo”, base para estudo posterior da extração e purificação, otimizando assim, a utilização desta
Isaac Stringueta Machado +4 more
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Investigation of the Potential Use of Curauá Fiber for Reinforcing Mortars
Fibers, 2020 Curauá is a bromeliad of Amazonian origin, present in some states in the northern region of Brazil and in other countries in South America. Its natural fibers have several technological advantages for application in composite materials.
Afonso R. G. de Azevedo +7 more
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