Static and dynamic characterization of agglomerated cork and related sandwich structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2019.01.054
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this experimental investigation is to assess the response to low velocity impacts of green sandwich structures made of agglomerated cork encapsulated between two thin flax/epoxy face sheets. Three different cork densities… read more here.
Keywords: synthetic foam; sandwich structures; structures static; cork ... See more keywords
Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of the Impact RESPONSE of Agglomerated Cork and its Intraply Hybrid Flax/Basalt Sandwich Structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.114210
Abstract: Abstract Sandwich structures are widespread in all the industrial applications where a high stiffness-to-weight ratio is required. Despite the unique bending performance, they feature two major drawbacks: the massive exploitation of synthetic materials and a… read more here.
Keywords: sandwich structures; impact response; agglomerated cork;
Assessment of agglomerated corks and PVC foams cores crashworthiness under multiple-impact events in different loading conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2021.107061
Abstract: Abstract Thanks to the unique flexural properties, sandwich composites are considered as irreplaceable structures in many industrial fields, but their susceptibility to impact events is still a considerable drawback that undermines their structural integrity determining… read more here.
Keywords: impact events; impact; agglomerated corks; corks pvc ... See more keywords
Biodegradation behaviour of green composite sandwich made of flax and agglomerated cork
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DOI: 10.1177/09673911221103602
Abstract: Material experts are striving to use natural resources as skin and core in composite sandwiches to achieve light weight, biodegradability, and cost benefits. This paper reports one such newly developed green composite sandwich and its… read more here.
Keywords: sandwich; green composite; agglomerated cork; composite sandwich ... See more keywords