Environmental effects on the durability and the mechanical performance of flax fiber/bio-epoxy composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.05.032
Abstract: Abstract The growing usage of bio-composite materials in different engineering applications demands a thorough understanding of their performance during their service. Extreme environmental conditions, such as warm, humid, and freezing environments, among others, can degrade… read more here.
Keywords: water; performance; durability mechanical; bio epoxy ... See more keywords
Mechanical Properties of Flax Tape-Reinforced Thermoset Composites
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DOI: 10.3390/ma13235485
Abstract: Three thermoset resin systems—bio-epoxy, epoxy, and polyester-with 30 v% flax fiber reinforcement have been studied to identify the optimal fiber–resin combination in a typical composite structure. Tensile, interface and interlaminar shear strength together with flexural… read more here.
Keywords: resin; bio epoxy; polyester; mechanical properties ... See more keywords