Biocomposites: could agroindustrial wastes be used as reinforcements in polymers?

The use of agricultural by-products in the production of biocomposite materials is of growing interest worldwide. Mechanical properties and degradation temperature of a biocomposite depend strongly on the characteristics of the selected reinforcement. The present study focuses on the characterization of three lignocellulosic agro-industrial wastes: olive wet husk (OWH), olive pits (OP) and grape stalks (GS), generated by industries of Cuyo region in Argentina.