Tucker, N., Johnson, M., Dargue, I., Kirwan, Kerry, Jacobs, D., Smith, Gordon and Pink, David (2005) 60 solvent compounding of natural fibre reinforced polymer composite systems. In: SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics, Portland, Oregon, USA, 7-9 Jun 2005 . Published in: Proceedings of the 2005 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental & Applied Mechanics June 7-9, 2005, Portland, Oregon, USA ISSN 9780912053905.

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Abstract

The traditional methods of combining fibrous reinforcement with resin matrix have been dictated by the
properties of the matrix. If a thermoset matrix is used the low viscosity of the unreacted system can be
exploited to either mix in quantities of short fibre reinforcement, as with bulk moulding compound, or to
infiltrate the resin through reinforcement as with resin transfer moulding, however it is necessary to
ensure that the moulded article is formed into its final shape before the resin cures.
If a thermoplastic resin is selected then the high viscosity of material means that the blending of
reinforcement and fibre must usually be performed under condition of high temperature and shear, as
for example by compounding extruder or calendaring.
This paper describes a method of exploiting the soluble nature of certain biodegradable polymers to
produce an injection mouldable short fibre reinforced material without a mechanical compounding stage.
This method combines the low viscosity advantages of thermoset systems with the continuing
mouldability of thermoplastics. It is anticipated that this method will allow the production of mouldable
compounds on the farm, thus allowing the grower to benefit from the higher value of a semi-finished
product

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Journal or Publication Title:	Proceedings of the 2005 SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental & Applied Mechanics June 7-9, 2005, Portland, Oregon, USA
Publisher:	Society for Experimental Mechanics
ISSN:	9780912053905
Official Date:	2005
Dates:	Date Event 2005 Published
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	SEM Annual Conference & Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
Type of Event:	Conference
Location of Event:	Portland, Oregon, USA
Date(s) of Event:	7-9 Jun 2005

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