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A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding
Joint Authors
Bickerton, Simon
Ruiz, Edu
Kchit, Nadir
Bensadoun, Farida
Billotte, Catherine
Trochu, François
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-07-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Liquid composite molding (LCM) processes are widely used to manufacture composite parts for the automotive industry.
An appropriate selection of the materials and proper optimization of the manufacturing parameters are keys to produce parts with improved mechanical properties.
This paper reports on a study of biobased composites reinforced with nanoclay particles.
A soy-based unsaturated polyester resin was used as synthetic matrix, and glass and flax fiber fabrics were used as reinforcement.
This paper aims to improve mechanical and flammability properties of reinforced composites by introducing nanoclay particles in the unsaturated polyester resin.
Four different mixing techniques were investigated to improve the dispersion of nanoclay particles in the bioresin in order to obtain intercalated or exfoliated structures.
An experimental study was carried out to define the adequate parameter combinations between vacuum pressure, filling time, and resin viscosity.
Two manufacturing methods were investigated and compared: RTM and SCRIMP.
Mechanical properties, such as flexural modulus and ultimate strength, were evaluated and compared for conventional glass fiber composites (GFC) and flax fiber biocomposites (GFBiores-C).
Finally, smoke density analysis was performed to demonstrate the effects and advantages of using an environment-friendly resin combined with nanoclay particles.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bensadoun, Farida& Kchit, Nadir& Billotte, Catherine& Bickerton, Simon& Trochu, François& Ruiz, Edu. 2011. A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511932
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bensadoun, Farida…[et al.]. A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511932
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bensadoun, Farida& Kchit, Nadir& Billotte, Catherine& Bickerton, Simon& Trochu, François& Ruiz, Edu. A Study of Nanoclay Reinforcement of Biocomposites Made by Liquid Composite Molding. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511932
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511932