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<journal-id>2007-4018</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Revista Chapingo serie ciencias forestales y del ambiente]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Rev. Chapingo ser. cienc. for. ambient]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2007-4018</issn>
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<publisher-name><![CDATA[Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Coordinación de Revistas Institucionales]]></publisher-name>
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<article-id>S2007-40182024000100002</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.5154/r.rchscfa.2023.02.012</article-id>
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<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[Physico-mechanical performance of an epoxy matrix biocomposite reinforced with Agave angustifolia Haw.]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[Desempeño físico-mecánico de un biocompuesto de matriz epóxica reforzado con fibra de Agave angustifolia Haw.]]></article-title>
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<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Colin-Torres]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Jorge]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[González-Peña]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Marcos M.]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Hidalgo-Reyes]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Martin]]></given-names>
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<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Pérez-López]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[Artemio]]></given-names>
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<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Autónoma Chapingo  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Texcoco Estado de México]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
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<aff id="Af2">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Autónoma Chapingo  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Texcoco Estado de México]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
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<aff id="Af3">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Autónoma Chapingo  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Texcoco Estado de México]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
</aff>
<aff id="Af4">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad Autónoma Chapingo  ]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[Texcoco Estado de México]]></addr-line>
<country>Mexico</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>04</month>
<year>2024</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>04</month>
<year>2024</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>30</volume>
<numero>1</numero>
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<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2007-40182024000100002&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2007-40182024000100002&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.org.mx/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2007-40182024000100002&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract  Introduction: Biocomposites reinforced with natural fibers are important for the use of biodegradable and renewable waste.  Objective:  The aim of this study was to evaluate the physical-mechanical performance of a laminar biocomposite developed with a low viscosity epoxy polymer matrix, reinforced with Agave angustifolia Haw. bagasse fibers.  Materials and methods:  Twelve panels were prepared combining three fiber contents (18 %, 24 % and 30 %) with four lengths (1 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm and mixed). Mechanical tests were performed, and the results were compared with the control (pure resin). Three chemical treatments (sodium bicarbonate, vinyl triethoxy silane and sodium hydroxide) and their effect on physico-mechanical properties were evaluated at the fiber-matrix interface; in addition, hybridization with glass fiber was evaluated.  Results and discussion:  Adding fiber reduced the ultimate tensile and flexural strength of the biocomposite by 15.27 %; however, the tensile and flexural moduli increased by up to 1/3 compared to the control. The best chemical treatment (sodium bicarbonate) increased the mechanical properties of the fibers (hardness [46 %] and tensile strength [6 %] and flexural strength [24 %]) and impact strength (38 %), while density and moisture resistance decreased 17 % and 11 %, respectively. The agave/glass fiber combination increased flexural strength up to 77.3 %.  Conclusions: A. angustifolia fibers have potential to be used in industry, because they improve the mechanical properties of the material; in addition, their use would represent an alternative for managing waste residues.]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen  Introducción: Los biocompuestos reforzados con fibras naturales son importantes por el aprovechamiento de residuos biodegradables y renovables.  Objetivo:  Evaluar el desempeño físico-mecánico de un biocompuesto laminar desarrollado con una matriz de polímero epóxica de baja viscosidad, reforzada con fibras de bagazo de Agave angustifolia Haw.  Materiales y métodos:  Se elaboraron 12 paneles combinando tres contenidos de fibra (18 %, 24 % y 30 %) con cuatro longitudes (1 mm, 3 mm, 6 mm y mezcla). Se realizaron pruebas mecánicas y los resultados se compararon con un patrón (resina pura). En la interfaz fibra-matriz se evaluaron tres tratamientos químicos (bicarbonato de sodio, vinil triethoxy silano e hidróxido de sodio) y su efecto en las propiedades físico-mecánicas; además, se evaluó la hibridación con fibra de vidrio.  Resultados y discusión:  La incorporación de fibra redujo 15.27 % la resistencia última a la tracción y flexión del biocompuesto; sin embargo, incrementaron hasta 1/3 los módulos de tracción y flexión con respecto al patrón. El mejor tratamiento químico (bicarbonato de sodio) incrementó las propiedades mecánicas de las fibras (dureza [46 %] y resistencia a la tracción [6 %] y flexión [24 %]) y la resistencia al impacto (38 %), mientras que la densidad y la resistencia a la humedad disminuyeron 17 % y 11 %, respectivamente. La combinación fibras agave/vidrio incrementó la resistencia a la flexión hasta 77.3 %.  Conclusiones: Las fibras de A. angustifolia tienen potencial para implementarlas en la industria, ya que mejoran las propiedades mecánicas del material; además, su uso representaría una alternativa de manejo de los residuos de desecho.]]></p></abstract>
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