期刊
POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING
卷 52, 期 7, 页码 710-717出版社
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC
DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2012.762670
关键词
Biodegradation; Composites; Compostability; Natural fibers; Thermosets
资金
- University of San Diego
- Henry Luce Foundation's Clare Boothe Luce Program
Although fiberglass-reinforced composites play important roles in many industrial applications, the non-biodegradability of the fibers poses some environmental concerns. In this study, bamboo, cotton and hemp are used as natural reinforcing fibers for polyester and epoxy composites. A tertiary oil phase is also added to the matrix and its effect on material biodegradability is characterized. Results show that material biodegradability is increased up to 100% under controlled composting conditions with oil addition. Polyester biodegrades more effectively than epoxy under both macroscopic and microscopic mechanisms. Mechanical strengths of the polyester composites are also found to correlate strongly with material biodegradability.
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