Mechanical properties and modeling of licorice root fiber-reinforced eco-friendly polymer composites

Kianoush Paran, Mohammad Hossein Yas, Mahmood Heshmati, Mechanical Engineering Department, Razi University, Mechanical Engineering Department, Kermanshah University of Technology

Journal of Composite Materials

Published online on April 25, 2026

Abstract

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Licorice root fibers are promising natural reinforcements for polymer composites due to their favorable mechanical properties, rapid growth, and environmental sustainability. This study investigates the influence of fiber morphology and dispersion on the ...