Macromolecular Symposia · 2010 · 10 citations · 11 references
Natural SciencesMaterials EngineeringMaterials ScienceBuilding MaterialsConstruction TechnologyStructural MaterialsComposite MaterialsFiber PropertiesFiber-reinforced CompositesPolymer CompositesPolymer-matrix CompositesFiber-reinforced MaterialsFiber-reinforced PolymersJute FibersMatrix ProcessingNatural Fiber MaterialsNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesNatural Materials In DesignPipes
Abstract The aim of this work is the development of composite pipes using renewable resources. The pipes, manufactured by filament winding technology, were obtained using an epoxy resin crosslinked with a cardanol based novolac as matrix and jute fibres as reinforcement. Cardanol is a natural oil extracted from the shell of the cashew ( Anacardium occidentale L.) nut. An amount of natural materials higher than 50% by weight was achieved in the final composites. Tensile and parallel plate compression tests were carried out on the composite pipes.
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