Hybrid biobased recyclable epoxy composites for mass production. (14th September 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cicala, G.; Mannino, S.; La Rosa, A.D.; Banatao, D.R.; Pastine, S.J.; Kosinski, S.T.; Scarpa, F.
• Is Part Of: Polymer composites. Volume 39(2018)Supplement 4
• Page Start: E2217
• Page End: E2225
• Publication Date: 2017-09-14
• Subjects: Polymeric composites -- Periodicals; 620.192
• DOI: 10.1002/pc.24582
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0272-8397

Abstract

Abstract : 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