Cyclic hygrothermal ageing of flax fibers’ bundles and unidirectional flax/epoxy composite. Are bio-based reinforced composites so sensitive?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111730
Abstract: Abstract The use of vegetal fibers to reinforce polymeric matrix composites is challenging and goes with questions of durability issues, especially when exposed to damp conditions. The aim of this study is to quantify, up… read more here.
Keywords: flax; cyclic hygrothermal; hygrothermal ageing; epoxy composite ... See more keywords
Mechanical characterization of a new Kevlar/Flax/epoxy hybrid composite in a sandwich structure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.polymertesting.2020.106680
Abstract: Abstract Natural fibers are inexpensive, biodegradable, and have similar specific properties to some synthetic fibers. Hardly any previous investigations exist of a composite made of multiple layers of pure Kevlar fiber fabric and pure Flax… read more here.
Keywords: flax epoxy; sandwich structure; mechanical characterization; hybrid composite ... See more keywords
Studies on Mechanical and Morphological Characterization of Developed Jute/Hemp/Flax Reinforced Hybrid Composites for Structural Applications
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DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2017.1320260
Abstract: ABSTRACT In the present study, an attempt has been made to develop and characterize natural fiber-based composites (jute/epoxy, hemp/epoxy, flax/epoxy) and their hybrid composites (jute/hemp/epoxy, hemp/flax/epoxy, and jute/hemp/flax/epoxy) using hand-lay-up technique. Mechanical characterization (tensile, flexural,… read more here.
Keywords: hemp; flax; hemp epoxy; flax epoxy ... See more keywords
Machining analysis of unidirectional and bi-directional flax-epoxy composite laminates
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DOI: 10.1177/1464420716671970
Abstract: Natural fibers, and more particularly, flax fibers, have a considerable potential as replacements for synthetic fibers. These fibers are of significant economic and environmental interest because they are natural products, are biodegradable, and unlike synthetic… read more here.
Keywords: synthetic fibers; flax epoxy; composite laminates; cutting forces ... See more keywords
Exploring the flexural and impact properties of pure flax/epoxy and Kevlar/flax/epoxy composites through experimental and numerical analysis
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DOI: 10.1177/14644207231178663
Abstract: Hybrid composites offer a viable alternative to conventional composites in terms of reduced cost and environmental impact. This study investigated the effect of hybridizing flax with Kevlar on the flexural and impact properties of Kevlar/flax/epoxy… read more here.
Keywords: impact properties; epoxy composites; impact; flax epoxy ... See more keywords