Characterization of low-energy biaxial impact of biocomposites. Influence of immersion in seawater

Authors

  • F. Valencia , Universidad del País Vasco
  • A. Lopez Arraiza , Universidad del País Vasco
  • I. Sotes , Universidad del País Vasco
  • B. Ramón , Universidad de Pamplona
  • J. Aurrekoetxea , Universidad de Mondragón
  • M. Sarrionandia , Universidad de Mondragón

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24054/aaas.v4i1.2020

Keywords:

Biocomposite, jute, flax, impact resistance

Abstract

This study examined the progressive impact damage of two biocomposites manufactured using a renewable resin infusion process (SuperSap®) reinforced with two bidirectional natural fibers: flax and jute, both with a weight of 300 g/m². The study was carried out in two successive stages: in the first stage, both materials were subjected to controlled impact, and in the second stage, after immersion in seawater, a second impact test was performed. The results showed a greater energy dissipation capacity in the flax-reinforced biocomposite, which is attributed to a plasticization process caused by immersion in seawater. In contrast, the jute biocomposite showed lower damage tolerance under moisture absorption conditions.

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Published

2013-06-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2013): January - June

Section

Artículos

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Characterization of low-energy biaxial impact of biocomposites. Influence of immersion in seawater. (2013). REVISTA AMBIENTAL AGUA, AIRE Y SUELO, 4(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.24054/aaas.v4i1.2020