: Effects of process conditions on mechanical and physicochemical properties of unidirectional flax/epoxy composite

2017

National audience; This study focused on the development of a manufacturing process of laminated composites made from DGEBA epoxy matrix and flax fibers. The aim is to produce a material with good and low dispersed mechanical properties. Thermocompression is the chosen manufacturing method because it enables the production of composite with high fiber content. We used separated matrix and reinforcement, and not a prepreg, to fully control each component of our composites. Several curing cycle parameters have been tested in order to optimize mechanical properties and processing time. A multi-scale analyze has been carried on the produced composites in order to quantify the range of propertie…