Synthetic dental fiber tape for reinforcement (FRC) restoration is relatively costly and its availability still limited in Indonesia, so natural fibers have been used as an alternative material. The aim of this study was to assess the effect impregnation various toward flexural strength hardness FRC. materials were Bombyx mori silk (Indonesia), polyethylene (Construct Kerr, USA), Quartz (Quartz...

Natural fibers have been used to reinforce materials for many years. More currently they have been employed in combination with plastics. Many types of natural fibers have been investigated for use in plastics including flax, hemp, jute, cotton and banana. Natural fibers have the advantage that they are renewable resources and have marketing appeal. These agricultural wastes can be used to prep...

The composite group investigates endlessly the features of natural fiber/thermoplastic matrix materials to improve recyclability, use renewable sources, and reduce material costs. In this context, development biodegradable polymers for composites is considered one important strategies reducing environmental challenges. Here, axially oriented fibers incorporated in conforming matrices make up fi...