Vidal, J.; Ponce, D.; Mija, A.; Rymarczyk, M.; Castell, P. Sustainable Composites from Nature to Construction: Hemp and Linseed Reinforced Biocomposites Based on Bio-Based Epoxy Resins. Materials2023, 16, 1283.
Vidal, J.; Ponce, D.; Mija, A.; Rymarczyk, M.; Castell, P. Sustainable Composites from Nature to Construction: Hemp and Linseed Reinforced Biocomposites Based on Bio-Based Epoxy Resins. Materials 2023, 16, 1283.
Vidal, J.; Ponce, D.; Mija, A.; Rymarczyk, M.; Castell, P. Sustainable Composites from Nature to Construction: Hemp and Linseed Reinforced Biocomposites Based on Bio-Based Epoxy Resins. Materials2023, 16, 1283.
Vidal, J.; Ponce, D.; Mija, A.; Rymarczyk, M.; Castell, P. Sustainable Composites from Nature to Construction: Hemp and Linseed Reinforced Biocomposites Based on Bio-Based Epoxy Resins. Materials 2023, 16, 1283.
Abstract
The present manuscript describes the use of natural fibers as natural and sustainable reinforcement agents for advanced biobased composite materials for strategic sectors, such as construction. The characterization carried up have shown the potential of both hemp and linseed natural fibers and their composites to be used as insulation materials. Nevertheless, linseed shows better mechanical performance and hemp a higher fire resistance. Demonstrating that although natural fibers have similar properties each of them should be used specifically for a purpose. Besides the work also evaluates the use of bio matrixes in composites, demonstrating their feasibility and how they impact the properties of the final material, our bio resin enhances fire resistance and decrease the water absorption capacity of the natural fibers. Enabling the use of such composites as a final product. Therefore, it has been demonstrated that it is possible to manufacture a biocomposite with non woven natural fibers. In fact, for properties such as thermal conductivity, they are able to compete with current materials. Proving that biomaterials are a suitable solution for developing sustainable products fulfilling the requirements of the end user applications.
Chemistry and Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics
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