Optimisation of textile preforms play a crucial role in the development of high-performance
biobased composites materials. In this context, the main ambition of this work is to quantify …

Single flax fibres develop morphological deformations, called kink-bands, which are
considered to be areas of weakness. The correlation between the occurrence of kink-bands …

The mechanical properties of natural and man-made fibres ultimately govern the robustness
of products. Examples range from textiles to composite materials for mechanical parts in …

To exploit the potential of flax fibres in reinforcing polymers, the performance of flax fibres
must first be understood and then optimized. In this context, this paper aims to provide a …

In an attempt to increase biodiversity in natural plant fiber nonwovens, new sources of
natural fibers must be discovered. Nonwoven fabric is a promising commercial product for …

In this work, we investigate the influence of noncircularity along with cross-sectional area
evolution on the measurement of the mechanical properties of elementary fibres. First, we …

Achieving optimal design and precise control of the internal structure of laser-target
materials are the primary objectives in various laser physics experiments, particularly in …

Flax fibres offer performance capabilities comparable to glass fibres, thereby enhancing
their potential in the biobased composites industry. However, these fibres have …

An alternative route to the traditional scutching and hackling processes was tested to
produce hemp fibres suitable for load bearing composites. A classical approach consisting …

Flax fibers represent a valuable reinforcement in composite materials. However, the
presence of defects known as kink-bands in flax fiber has the capacity to influence their …