Development and characterisation of jute reinforced natural matrix composites. (13th August 2009)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: D'Amico, D.; Martina, F.; Ingrosso, G.; Mele, G.; Maffezzoli, A.; Tarzia, A.; Stifani, C.
• Is Part Of: International journal of material & product technology. Volume 36:Number 1-4(2009)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 165
• Publication Date: 2009-08-13
• Subjects: natural fibres -- cardanol -- thermosetting resin -- novolac -- jute fibres -- reinforced fibre composites -- cashew nuts -- phenolic resins -- composite laminates; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Materials -- Testing -- Periodicals; 620.11
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-1900

Abstract

The aim of this work is the development of composite materials obtained using as matrix a resin derived from renewable resources. New pre-polymers derived from cardanol, a natural phenol extracted from the shell of the cashew nut, were synthesised. In particular cardanol based novolac-type phenolic resins, capable to form thermoset polymers when blended to commercial epoxy or isocyanate monomers, were successfully developed. Composite laminates obtained using a jute fabric were fabricated and characterised. Jute fabrics were used with and without a surface treatment with NaOH and silane coupling agents. An amount larger than 50% of natural originating materials is present in the laminates.