Natural fibre reinforced sheet moulding compound

This paper describes a newly developed system, which enables utilisation of short flax fibres for SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) production. It is shown that by using an evenly distributed layer of short dried flax fibres, after controlled impregnation and maturation, a homogeneous flow of the prepre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Composites. Part A, Applied science and manufacturing Applied science and manufacturing, 2001-01, Vol.32 (9), p.1271-1279
Hauptverfasser:	van Voorn, B, Smit, H.H.G, Sinke, R.J, de Klerk, B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	A. Fibres A. Prepreg Agrotechnological Research Institute Applied sciences B. Mechanical properties B. Wear Composites Exact sciences and technology Forms of application and semi-finished materials Instituut voor Agrotechnologisch Onderzoek Polymer industry, paints, wood Sheet moulding compound Technology of polymers
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Zusammenfassung:	This paper describes a newly developed system, which enables utilisation of short flax fibres for SMC (Sheet Moulding Compound) production. It is shown that by using an evenly distributed layer of short dried flax fibres, after controlled impregnation and maturation, a homogeneous flow of the prepreg in the mould is obtained, and accordingly a flax fibre reinforced SMC can be produced. Mechanical data indicates that for applications designed with respect to stiffness, flax fibre reinforced SMC materials compete with glass fibre SMC, especially when the fibre length exceeds 25 mm.
ISSN:	1359-835X 1878-5840
DOI:	10.1016/S1359-835X(01)00085-9