Journal
POLYMERS
Volume 12, Issue 12, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/polym12122841
Keywords
natural fibers; biobased resins; biolaminates; mechanical properties
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- Secretary of Public Education and CONACYT through the Basic Science Fund (SEP-CONACYT Ciencia Basica) [CB-2015-01-257458]
- Center for Engineering and Industrial Development (CIDESI)
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This work deals with the manufacture and mechanical characterization of natural-fiber-reinforced biobased epoxy resins. Biolaminates are attractive to various industries because they are low-density, biodegradable, and lightweight materials. Natural fibers such as Ixtle, Henequen, and Jute were used as reinforcing fabrics for two biobased epoxy resins from Sicomin(R). The manufacture of the biolaminates was carried out through the vacuum-assisted resin infusion process. The mechanical characterization revealed the Jute biolaminates present the highest stiffness and strength, whereas the Henequen biolaminates show high strain values. The rigid and semirigid biolaminates obtained in this work could drive new applications targeting industries that require lightweight and low-cost sustainable composites.
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