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Abstract
This paper reviews literatures and information on Abaca fibers (Musa textilis Nee) as reinforcing material for aerospace composite materials. Characterization of Abaca as well properties of Abaca reinforced composites and its applications were discussed. Therefore, challenges and future works for Abaca Reinforced composites were explored. Studies reveal that Abaca fiber pre-treatment helps in improving the mechanical properties of the composite. In addition, there have been efforts in combining Abaca fibers to existing mixture of synthetic composites to improve its mechanical properties and environmental performance. The future of Abaca is seen as one of the potent sources of reinforcing fiber for various material construction including aerospace materials.
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Acknowledgment
Deepest appreciation is extended to Elsevier, Composites, Hindawi and other open access Journals and publications for all the information used in this report. Special thanks is given to Dr. Rodolfo S. Treyes of the National Institute of Science and Mathematics Education, University of the Philippines (UP-NISMED) for reading the paper and providing valuable comments and suggestions for the improvement of the manuscript. Also, heartfelt gratitude is expressed to the anonymous reviewer from the Composites Interface journal that made contributions by reviewing the contents and layout of this paper. I also acknowledge the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (PCIEERD-DOST) for the research [grant number 0000004486].