Composite Materials

Description:

Hemp Fibers are used to reinforce in manufacturing composite materials due to its cost and availability. Examples are composite panels for automobiles.

How it’s Made:

Fibers make up hemp composite materials. They act as strong reinforcements.⁽¹⁾

Advantages:

Hemp fibers are known for their tensile strength acting as strong reinforcement.⁽²⁾

Disadvantages:

Hemp composite materials has non-uniform and non-smooth surfaces. It also has low resistance to decomposition and water absorption.⁽³⁾

History:

The hemp industry started way back 10,00 years. Ancient times used hemp fibers in different ways and are can stand the test of time because of its durability and resilience.⁽⁴⁾

Looking to the Future:

The cultivation of hemp for hemp products would help remove CO2 in the atmosphere. It is expected that there is an increase in carbon-negative hemp products in the future to help save the environment.⁽⁵⁾