Fabrication and properties of recycled cellulose fibre-reinforced epoxy composites.

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Title:	Fabrication and properties of recycled cellulose fibre-reinforced epoxy composites.
Authors:	Low, IM Somers, J Kho, HS Davies, IJ Latella, BA
Keywords:	Epoxides Cellulose Fracture properties Seawater Composite materials Reinforced materials
Issue Date:	2-Apr-2012
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Citation:	Low, I. M., Somers, J., Kho, H. S., Davies, I. J., & Latella, B. A. (2012). Fabrication and properties of recycled cellulose fibre-reinforced epoxy composites. Composite Interfaces, 16(7-9), 659-669. doi:10.1163/092764409X12477417562210
Abstract:	Epoxy matrix composites reinforced with recycled cellulose fibre (RCF) were fabricated and characterized with respect to their flexural and impact properties. Reinforcement of the epoxy by RCF resulted in a significant increase in the strain at failure, fracture toughness and impact toughness but only a moderate increase in flexural strength and flexural modulus. The effect of accelerated exposure to seawater on the flexural and impact properties was also investigated. The salient toughening mechanisms and crack-tip failure processes were identified and discussed in light of observed microstructures, in particular the orientation of RCF sheets to the applied load. © 2020 Informa UK Limited
Gov't Doc #:	1599
URI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/092764409X12477417562210 http://apo.ansto.gov.au/dspace/handle/10238/3077
ISSN:	0927-6440
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