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Valenza A
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Mechanical response of PLA-based biocomposites under creep conditions
2017
Over the last decades, polymer composites containing natural fibers are receiving growing attention both from academia and the industry, as possible alternatives of composites containing synthetic fibers [1]. Moreover, in order to reduce the environmental impacts related to the use of oil-derived polymer matrices, biodegradable ones obtained from renewable sources such as poly(lactic acid) (PLA) have been considered [2]. Several papers are available regarding the mechanical behavior of natural fibers reinforced PLA composites, but only few deal with their creep behavior [3]. In the present work, the tensile creep behaviour of PLA based composites, containing flax and jute plain weave woven …
Durability behavior of bio-epoxy/jute-basalt hybrid composites for cladding
2016
The technology of dry assembly to produce multi-layer panels is an efficient alternative to traditional systems. Eco-sustainable systems are increasingly studied, particularly fiber reinforced composites for external cladding, based on natural fibers. However, the durability of these composites gives serious concern, in particular for their potential use in outdoor applications. To overcome this drawback, hybridization of natural fibers with mineral fibers as basalt ones appears promising. In this paper, the aging resistance of jute-reinforced laminate was compared with those of two hybrid laminates.