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Improving Mechanical Properties of Thermoset Biocomposites by Fiber Coating or Organic Oil Addition
Joint Authors
Kohl, James G.
Ngo, Truc T.
Paradise, Tawni
Khalily, Autumn
Simonson, Duane L.
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Two different thermoset biocomposite systems are experimented in this study with the hope to improve their mechanical properties.
Fiberglass and hemp, in form of fabrics, are used to reinforce the thermoset polymer matrix, which includes a traditional epoxy resin and a linseed oil-based bioresin (UVL).
The fiber/polymer matrix interface is modified using two different approaches: adding a plant-based oil (pine or linseed) to the polymer matrix or coating the fibers with 3-(aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) prior to integrating them into the polymer matrix.
Epoxy resin is cured using an amine-based initiator, whereas UVL resin is cured under ultraviolet light.
Results show that hemp fibers with APTES prime coat used in either epoxy or UVL matrix exhibit some potential improvements in the composite’s mechanical properties including tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, and ductility.
It is also found that adding oil to the epoxy matrix reinforced with fiberglass mostly improves the material’s modulus of elasticity while maintaining its tensile strength and ductility.
However, adding oil to the epoxy matrix reinforced with hemp doubles the material’s ductility while slightly reducing its tensile strength and modulus of elasticity.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ngo, Truc T.& Kohl, James G.& Paradise, Tawni& Khalily, Autumn& Simonson, Duane L.. 2015. Improving Mechanical Properties of Thermoset Biocomposites by Fiber Coating or Organic Oil Addition. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ngo, Truc T.…[et al.]. Improving Mechanical Properties of Thermoset Biocomposites by Fiber Coating or Organic Oil Addition. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ngo, Truc T.& Kohl, James G.& Paradise, Tawni& Khalily, Autumn& Simonson, Duane L.. Improving Mechanical Properties of Thermoset Biocomposites by Fiber Coating or Organic Oil Addition. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1066847
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1066847