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Furan matrix and flax fibre as a sustainable renewable composite: mechanical and fire-resistant properties in comparison to phenol, epoxy and polyester [PDF]
, 2014 Due to environmental and fossil fuel supply concerns, Polyfurfuryl alcohol or ‘furan’ resin has recently gained attention as a renewable alternative thermoset resin with reduced CO2 emissions in comparison to existing petrochemical based systems.
Stevenson, Anthony +2 more
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3D printing of continuous flax fibre reinforced biocomposites for structural applications
Materials & Design, 2019 Recently, interest has been increasing in natural fibres as composite reinforcing fillers for polymer-based filaments manufactured with the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) process, despite their moderate mechanical properties compared to pure polymer.An ...
A. Le Duigou +3 more
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Hole‐making strategy and machining parameters influence delamination and hole quality in S2‐glass and basalt FRP composites, which subsequently affet flexural performance. Improved hole integrity leads to enhanced structural performance during three‐point bending.
Sara Saeed Abdulrahman Eltahir +2 more
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Durability of hybrid flax fibre-reinforced epoxy composites with graphene in hygrothermal environment [PDF]
Natural fibre composites are highly sensitive to the hygrothermal environment (humidity and elevated in-service temperature). Enhancing the long-term behaviour of such composites can be achieved through additive manufacturing using nanomaterials as a ...
Gerdes, Andreas +3 more
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Comparison of powder impregnation and hybrid commingled non‐wovens for PA6/rCF nonwoven composites. The two‐step powder route gives lower voids and higher properties, while the single‐step hybrid route is limited by precursor inhomogeneity and high void content.
Gaia Francesca Lupia +4 more
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Effect of bond on compressive behaviour of flax fibre reinforced polymer tube-confined coir fibre reinforced concrete [PDF]
, 2013 This study investigated the effect of flax fibre reinforced polymer and concrete bond on the compressive behaviour of flax fibre reinforced polymer–confined plain concrete and coir fibre reinforced concrete.
Yan, L, Chouw, Nawawi, Duchez, A
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Through‐thickness binder yarns in tailored three‐dimensional woven flax‐fiber composites stabilize damage propagation and promote progressive crushing, enhancing crashworthiness and energy absorption. ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact crashworthiness performance of flax‐fiber reinforced three‐dimensional (3D) composites through a ...
H. F. M. de Queiroz +3 more
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A comparative study of steel reinforced concrete and flax fibre reinforced polymer tube confined coconut fibre reinforced concrete beams [PDF]
, 2013 This paper experimentally investigates the flexural behaviour of circular steel rebar-coconut fibre reinforced concrete and flax fibre reinforced polymer tube-confined coconut fibre reinforced concrete composite beams.
Yan, L, Chouw, Nawawi
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Fibers, 2019 The trend of research and adoption of natural plant-based fibre reinforced composites is increasing, with traditional synthetic fibres such as carbon and glass experiencing restrictions placed on their manufacture and use by legislative bodies due to ...
Matthew Chapman, Hom Nath Dhakal
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Polymer Composites, EarlyView.Overview of the holistic engineering lifecycle and core research pillars for wind turbine blades. ABSTRACT This paper reviews recent advancements across the lifecycle of wind turbine blades, focusing on three interconnected areas: advanced composites, structural optimization, and machine learning (ML) diagnostics. In materials, we highlight progress in
Kemal Hasirci +2 more
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