Mechanical Properties of Cork Composite Boards Reinforced with Metal, Glass Fiber, and Carbon Fiber

For effective applicability of reinforced cork, cork composites with metal, glass fiber, and carbon fiber were developed, the effects reinforcing materials on mechanical properties investigated. The bending moduli elasticity (MOE) in 32.7–35.9 MPa range, while strength values 1.62–1.73 range. performance decreased order cork-metal > cork-carbon cork-glass fiber. MOEs improved by 29%–41% compared simple boards, strengths 35%–45% higher. significantly following incorporation thin mesh into middle layer studied composites. strains remarkably higher oak wood, making them promising for applications that require processing, such as curved jointing. internal bond 0.26–0.44 MPa, approximately 0.36–0.60 times lower medium-density boards.