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Hybrid biobased recyclable epoxy composites for mass production
Author(s) -
Cicala G.,
Mannino S.,
La Rosa A.D.,
Banatao D.R.,
Pastine S.J.,
Kosinski S.T.,
Scarpa F.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
polymer composites
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.577
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1548-0569
pISSN - 0272-8397
DOI - 10.1002/pc.24582
Subject(s) - materials science , epoxy , composite material , flexural strength , monomer , thermoplastic , ultimate tensile strength , molding (decorative) , izod impact strength test , composite number , wood flour , composite laminates , polymer
Hybrid flax/carbon composites were studied in this artcle. The matrix used was developed using a sustainable green epoxy monomer cured by a novel cleavable amine. The combination of cleavable amine with green epoxy monomers led to a fully recyclable composite. The laminates were manufactured by using High Pressure Resin Transfer Molding with injection cycles down to 25 sec and cure cycles of 8 min at 120°C, followed by postcuring at 120°C for 1 h. The effect of the stacking sequence of the laminates was analyzed in terms of the tensile, flexural, and impact properties. A chemical recycling was also performed and the mechanical properties of the recovered thermoplastic measured. POLYM. COMPOS., 39:E2217–E2225, 2018. © 2017 Society of Plastics Engineers
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