This paper presents the research on Polymeric Composites with Natural Fibers in the Amazon Fenix Project. Two research and development fields based on polymeric composites with natural vegetable fibers are proposed: the first one considers production systems with simple, cheap machinery to facilitate technology assimilation by rural communities in the Amazon; the second one aims at developing composite materials with advanced production technology. It is hoped to raise awareness for scientific and technological development for the recovery of degraded areas in Amazon.
Polymer composites; natural vegetable fibers; thermoplastic; biodiversity; Amazon Rainforest; partnership
