Print Email Facebook Twitter Naturally sourced epoxies for High-performance composite applications Title Naturally sourced epoxies for High-performance composite applications: A feasibility study of renewable algae-derived epoxy resin system Author Gupta, Pranshul (TU Delft Aerospace Engineering) Contributor Kumru, B. (graduation committee) Degree granting institution Delft University of Technology Programme Aerospace Engineering Date 2024-05-17 Abstract Composite materials have revolutionized the world as we know it, but along the way, we have transformed that world, which is changing and suffering from global warming. This thesis explores the potential of bio-based resins for high-performance composite applications, focusing on a bio-based epoxy derived from brown algae, PHTE. The research investigates the feasibility of PHTE to replace BADGE epoxy, a bisphenol-A-based toxic and synthetic fossil-fuel-derived epoxy that comprises a major portion of aerospace composites. The study involved comprehensive material analysis and testing, including an examination of thermal, physical, and mechanical performance and a comparison of both systems. PHTE demonstrated excellent mechanical and thermal properties with high bio-based content, although its high viscosity posed challenges for traditional manual manufacturing techniques, especially composite manufacturing. The promising properties motivates to study and develop the recipe further for other high-performance applications as well apart from aerospace. Subject Bio-based resinsSustainable materialsSustainabilityHigh-PerformancePhloroglucinol triglycidyl etherPHTEBADGE To reference this document use: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:7261b7e5-3f8f-4476-bca5-86a477173286 Part of collection Student theses Document type master thesis Rights © 2024 Pranshul Gupta Files PDF 5806054_Pranshul_Gupta_Ma ... Thesis.pdf 16.34 MB Close viewer /islandora/object/uuid:7261b7e5-3f8f-4476-bca5-86a477173286/datastream/OBJ/view