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Biocomposites
State of the Art and Further Perspectives
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Composites
High potential for lightweight constructions Good media and corrosion resistance High damping properties Tailoring of properties in load path directions
Composites Life-cycle Biocomposites R&D-projects Perspectives Summary
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Life-cycle of biocomposites
Recycling of raw materials Incineration
Recycling ?
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natural fibres vegetable seed hair cotton kapok akon etc. bast fibres flax hemp jute ramie hard fibres agave banana bromelia cocos wool/hair sheep camel rabbits hair etc. animal silk mulberry silk coarse silk mineral asbestos
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sisal spruce
lyocell
cotton
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Biopolymers
biopolymers
polymer
polymer chain
monomer
biotechnological synthesis
natural synthesis
natural synthesis
physical methods e. g. decomposition, compounding chemical methods e. g. modification of side chains, cross-linking
physical methods e. g. decomposition, compounding chemical methods e. g. modification of side chains, cross-linking
physical methods e. g. decomposition, compounding chemical methods e. g. modification of side chains, cross-linking
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Manufacturing technologies Press moulding Pultrusion Filament winding RTM-Techniques Hand lay-up Etc.
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Press moulding
Matrix
Fibres
Press
Structural part
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Pultrusion
Charging equipment for nonwovens Fibre impregnation Die Reciprocating pullers Cut-off saw
Fibre magazine
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Support slats
Results Mechanical properties achieved Economical improvements still required Environmental friendly recovery options
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Oleochemical thermosets
Results Short processing time Good processing Well suited with various manufacturing techniques
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Railway applications
Results Fire protection requirements fulfilled Mechanical properties almost achieved Manufacturing costs still to be reduced
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Housings
Goal: Replacing an ABS-injection moulded housing
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Summary
More than a decade of R&D now First products to be launched very soon Optimisation of biocomposites esp. improving of fibre-matrix adhesion properties in general water resistance Tailor-made system for new applications