2.3.1. Mechanical Properties

Tensile test was determined by ASTM D638 at a crosshead speed of 50 mm/min by using Instron 5980 Testing Machine (Illinois Tool Works Inc., Norwood, MA, USA). Flexural test was carried out on Instron 3382 (American) according to ISO 187. All the test samples were stabilized at a room temperature for 24 h before testing. An average value of five tests was reported.
