Sisal in Carpets, Matting?

Do you know where I could find any scientific research (preferably in journals) on the use of sisal in carpets or matting’s?

 #2. Contact: Brian Hoffmire
Environmental Resources Management
1159 Pittsford-Victor Road, Suite 200
Pittsford, New York  14534
Phone: (585) 387-0510, ext.11
Fax: (585) 387-0603
E-mail: brian.hoffmire@erm.com

1. Try: http://www.battelle.org  (from John Megahey)