Journal
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
Volume 111, Issue -, Pages 148-164Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2016.12.018
Keywords
Fibers; Hybrid; Impact behavior; SEM; Accelerated aging
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Several studies have been carried out over recent years with the aim of obtaining ecofriendly, biodegradable, low cost, lightweight natural fiber reinforced polymer composites. In this article, two types of natural fibers, basalt and flax, together with their hybridization, have been used to reinforce a green vinyl ester matrix in a wet hand lay-up lamination. The hybrid composite, with flax fiber reinforcement (FFR) in the central zone and basalt fiber reinforcement (BFR) in the outer layers, was intended for construction of boats and yachts. The influence of BFR and FFR on the impact properties of dry and salt-water conditioned composite samples has been investigated. In particular, a comprehensive scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis of the damaged surface and cross section has been undertaken in order to investigate the mechanisms of energy absorption. The results show significant impact behavior improvements for hybrid composites compared to single composites, especially in the case of conditioned samples. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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