Development of short bamboo fiber reinforced recyclable epoxy composites
V. Shahane (TU Delft - Aerospace Engineering)
K. Masania – Mentor (TU Delft - Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies)
B. Kumru – Graduation committee member (TU Delft - Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies)
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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.