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Specific Modulus (E-Modulus/Density)<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

30<br />

20<br />

10<br />

0<br />

Comparison of Specific Modulus <strong>for</strong> Various<br />

Fibers<br />

Kenaf<br />

Hemp<br />

Modulus/Cost<br />

Comparison<br />

1 Sisal Coir E-Glass<br />

Modulus/Cost (E-Modulus/($/kg))<br />

160<br />

140<br />

120<br />

100<br />

80<br />

60<br />

40<br />

20<br />

0<br />

Mechanical<br />

Per<strong>for</strong>mance:<br />

Modulus<br />

Comparison<br />

Comparison of Modulus Per Cost <strong>for</strong> Various<br />

Fibers<br />

1<br />

Kenaf Sisal Coir E-Glass<br />

Ref.: Zampaloni, M., Pourboghrat, F., Yankovich, S. A., Rodgers, B. N., James Moore, Misra, M.,<br />

Mohanty, A. K., and Drzal, L. T., Composite A, 2007

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