Processing of Bamboo Fiber Reinforced Plastic Composites

Anatomical properties of bamboo fiber, like chemical constituents and ultra structure establish bamboo as superior to other known natural ligno-cellulosic fibers. Bamboo fibers have been separated and sized in the form of fibers and strips. These fibers and strips mat (in the form of orthogonal mat) have been used to reinforce epoxy and unsaturated polyester (USP) resins. A process has been developed to cast bamboo fiber reinforced plastic (BFRP) unidirectional, bidirectional and multidirectional composites. The resulting material combine the strength and resilience of bamboo fiber with dimensional stability and moisture resistance of thermosetting resin.