Development of short bamboo fiber reinforced recyclable epoxy composites

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

V. Shahane Aerospace Engineering

Contributors

K. Masania Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies - Aerospace Engineering (supervisor 1)
B. Kumru Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies - Aerospace Engineering (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Aerospace Engineering
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Published Date

10-07-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Aerospace Engineering

Abstract

Poor recyclability and high carbon footprint have presented a major hurdle to the adoption of thermoset composites . Natural fibre composites offer a reduced CO2 route to reinforcing fibres whilst recyclable epoxy chemistries might lead to reinforcement recovery at end-of-life. Here, short bamboo fiber reinforced epoxy composites are manufactured and recycled to achieve resusable resin and fibers. Structure property characterisation before and after recycling reveal fibre preservation whilst more than 80% of the resin can be recovered and used in the form of a low property thermoplastic epoxy. Overall, this thesis contributes a step towards development of truly sustainable and recyclable composites.