Mwaikambo, Leonard Y., Tucker, Nick and Clark, Andrew J. (2007) Mechanical properties of hemp-fibre-reinforced euphorbia composites. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, Vol.292 (No.9). pp. 993-1000. doi:10.1002/mame.200700092 ISSN 1438-7492.

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Abstract

A composite material consisting of hydroxide-modified hemp fibres and euphorbia resin was produced. The composites were tested in tension, short-beam interlaminar shear stress and in impact. There was an increase in the tensile strength and modulus for resins with high-hydroxyl-group based composites. Similar results were obtained for interlaminar shear stress while low-hydroxyl group euphorbia resin based composites exhibited high impact strength. The euphorbia resin with high hydroxyl content yielded composites with high stiffness. The use of euphorbia-based resins in composite manufacture increases the value of the euphorbia oil as well as creating a new route of composite manufacturing.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) Q Science > QD Chemistry
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Chemistry
Journal or Publication Title:	Macromolecular Materials and Engineering
Publisher:	Wiley - V C H Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
ISSN:	1438-7492
Official Date:	14 September 2007
Dates:	Date Event 14 September 2007 Published
Volume:	Vol.292
Number:	No.9
Number of Pages:	8
Page Range:	pp. 993-1000
DOI:	10.1002/mame.200700092
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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