Natural fiber composites and biocomposites
The Natural Fiber Composites and Biocomposites Research Group goes back to the roots of the Chair of Wood Technology and Fiber Materials Technology. Over half a century ago, in addition to wood and wood fibers, other natural fibers were also the subject of research for use in modern composite materials. Today, application-related fiber materials are developed on the basis of fibers from renewable raw materials, but also on the basis of rock fibers, for example. One focus is on research into moldable natural fiber-plastic composites that can be processed from granulates into finished products and components using established plastics processing techniques.
Focus areas:
- Processing of short fibers, fabrics and woven fabrics with polymers and biopolymers into NFRP/WPC or organic sheets
- Use of fibers from annual plants, wood, basalt and cellulose fibers
- Development of new raw material sources as reinforcing fibers (residual materials)
- Development of lightweight construction solutions (bio-foams, organic sheets, veneer composites)
Contact person:
Dipl.-Ing. Sebastian Siwek
Phone: +49 351 463 40697
E-mail: sebastian.siwek[at]tu-dresden.de