Balancing Sustainability and Performance: Bio‐Based Epoxy Systems for Durable Flax Fiber‐Reinforced Composites

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Autores principales: Vincenzo Fiore, Riccardo Miranda, Iryna Kovinchuk, Marco Luciano, Alessia Pantaleoni, Irene Bavasso, Fabrizio Sarasini
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author Vincenzo Fiore
Riccardo Miranda
Iryna Kovinchuk
Marco Luciano
Alessia Pantaleoni
Irene Bavasso
Fabrizio Sarasini
author_facet Vincenzo Fiore
Riccardo Miranda
Iryna Kovinchuk
Marco Luciano
Alessia Pantaleoni
Irene Bavasso
Fabrizio Sarasini
Vincenzo Fiore
Riccardo Miranda
Iryna Kovinchuk
Marco Luciano
Alessia Pantaleoni
Irene Bavasso
Fabrizio Sarasini
collection Wiley Open Access
contents Balancing Sustainability and Performance: Bio‐Based Epoxy Systems for Durable Flax Fiber‐Reinforced Composites Vincenzo Fiore Riccardo Miranda Iryna Kovinchuk Marco Luciano Alessia Pantaleoni Irene Bavasso Fabrizio Sarasini Polymer Composites ABSTRACT Three bio‐based epoxy systems—Polar Bear, Green Turtle, and Plankton—featuring bio‐carbon contents of 28% to 70%, were combined with recyclable (Recyclamine R101) and non‐recyclable hardeners to produce flax fiber‐reinforced biocomposites. The Polar Bear system demonstrated superior mechanical and thermal properties, while Plankton with recyclable hardener exhibited incomplete curing and poor mechanical performance. Accelerated salt‐fog aging up to 3 months revealed substantial degradation in flexural and interlaminar shear properties within 30 days for most composites, except Green Turtle with recyclable hardener, which maintained mechanical stability and exhibited marked interfacial strengthening even after prolonged exposure. Low‐velocity impact tests up to 7.5 J showed no penetration and comparable energy absorption, with aging causing increased compliance and matrix plasticization. SEM analysis identified significant fiber/matrix debonding in Plankton composites, contrasting with preserved interfacial integrity in Green Turtle systems. Thermogravimetric analysis confirmed negligible changes in thermal degradation post‐aging. These findings highlight the interplay between bio‐carbon content, recyclability, and durability, underscoring the potential of Green Turtle and Polar Bear epoxy systems for sustainable polymer composites with balanced performance and durability. 10.1002/pc.70340 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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spellingShingle Balancing Sustainability and Performance: Bio‐Based Epoxy Systems for Durable Flax Fiber‐Reinforced Composites
Vincenzo Fiore
Riccardo Miranda
Iryna Kovinchuk
Marco Luciano
Alessia Pantaleoni
Irene Bavasso
Fabrizio Sarasini
Polymer Composites
Balancing Sustainability and Performance: Bio‐Based Epoxy Systems for Durable Flax Fiber‐Reinforced Composites Vincenzo Fiore Riccardo Miranda Iryna Kovinchuk Marco Luciano Alessia Pantaleoni Irene Bavasso Fabrizio Sarasini Polymer Composites ABSTRACT Three bio‐based epoxy systems—Polar Bear, Green Turtle, and Plankton—featuring bio‐carbon contents of 28% to 70%, were combined with recyclable (Recyclamine R101) and non‐recyclable hardeners to produce flax fiber‐reinforced biocomposites. The Polar Bear system demonstrated superior mechanical and thermal properties, while Plankton with recyclable hardener exhibited incomplete curing and poor mechanical performance. Accelerated salt‐fog aging up to 3 months revealed substantial degradation in flexural and interlaminar shear properties within 30 days for most composites, except Green Turtle with recyclable hardener, which maintained mechanical stability and exhibited marked interfacial strengthening even after prolonged exposure. Low‐velocity impact tests up to 7.5 J showed no penetration and comparable energy absorption, with aging causing increased compliance and matrix plasticization. SEM analysis identified significant fiber/matrix debonding in Plankton composites, contrasting with preserved interfacial integrity in Green Turtle systems. Thermogravimetric analysis confirmed negligible changes in thermal degradation post‐aging. These findings highlight the interplay between bio‐carbon content, recyclability, and durability, underscoring the potential of Green Turtle and Polar Bear epoxy systems for sustainable polymer composites with balanced performance and durability. 10.1002/pc.70340 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
title Balancing Sustainability and Performance: Bio‐Based Epoxy Systems for Durable Flax Fiber‐Reinforced Composites
topic Polymer Composites
url https://4spepublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pc.70340