Ultra-light-weight composites from bamboo strips and polypropylene web with exceptional flexural properties

被引:43
作者
Huda, Shah [1 ]
Reddy, Narendra [2 ]
Yang, Yiqi [1 ,2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Univ Nebraska, Dept Biol Syst Engn, Lincoln, NE 68583 USA
[2] Univ Nebraska, Dept Text Clothing & Design, Lincoln, NE 68583 USA
[3] Univ Nebraska, Nebraska Ctr Mat & Nanosci, Lincoln, NE 68583 USA
关键词
Layered structures; Strength; Mechanical testing; Lay-up (manual/automated); Bamboo; FIBERS; RESIN;
D O I
10.1016/j.compositesb.2012.01.017
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Fine bamboo strips (BSs) have been laid on polypropylene (PP) web, stacked, and compression molded to prepare unconsolidated light-weight (0.312 g/cm(3)) composites. Composite properties are superior compared with jute-based composites and bamboo strips show potential to replace fiberglass or polyurethane in composites. Flexural strength, modulus, offset yield load, and Noise Reduction Coefficient (NR) of the BS-PP composites are 5.8x, 2.9x, 6.5x, and 1.4x higher, respectively, compared to jute-PP composites. Bamboo-based non-consolidated composites with excellent mechanical and sound absorption properties utilizing the methods described in this research provide an opportunity to manufacture functional composites with bio-based materials leading to reduction of environmental pollution and sustainable manufacturing. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:1658 / 1664
页数:7
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