hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate)(PHBV) and coconut fibers (CFs) were obtained by
twin-screw extrusion (TSE) followed by compression molding. The effect of varying the CF
weight content, ie 1, 3, 5, and 10 wt.-%, and the screw speed during melt processing, ie 75,
150, and 225 rpm, on both the aspect ratio and dispersion of the fibers was analyzed and
related to the properties of the compression-molded sheets. Finally, the CFs were …