TY - JOUR
T1 - Green composites
T2 - A review of material attributes and complementary applications
AU - Dicker, Michael P.M.
AU - Duckworth, Peter F.
AU - Baker, Anna B.
AU - Francois, Guillaume
AU - Hazzard, Mark K.
AU - Weaver, Paul M.
PY - 2014
Y1 - 2014
N2 - Despite the large number of recent reviews on green composites, limited investigation has taken place into the most appropriate applications for these materials. Green composites are regularly referred to as having potential uses in the automotive and construction sector, yet investigation of these applications reveals that they are often an inappropriate match for the unique material attributes of green composites. This review provides guidelines for engineers and designers on the appropriate application of green composites. A concise summary of the major material attributes of green composites is provided; accompanied by graphical comparisons of their relative properties. From these considerations, a series of complementary application properties are defined: these include applications that have a short life-span and involve limited exposure to moisture. The review concludes that green composites have potential for use in a number of applications, but as with all design, one must carefully match the material to the application.
AB - Despite the large number of recent reviews on green composites, limited investigation has taken place into the most appropriate applications for these materials. Green composites are regularly referred to as having potential uses in the automotive and construction sector, yet investigation of these applications reveals that they are often an inappropriate match for the unique material attributes of green composites. This review provides guidelines for engineers and designers on the appropriate application of green composites. A concise summary of the major material attributes of green composites is provided; accompanied by graphical comparisons of their relative properties. From these considerations, a series of complementary application properties are defined: these include applications that have a short life-span and involve limited exposure to moisture. The review concludes that green composites have potential for use in a number of applications, but as with all design, one must carefully match the material to the application.
KW - A. Fibres
KW - A. Polymer-matrix composites (PMCs)
KW - B. Environmental degradation
KW - B. Mechanical properties
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U2 - 10.1016/j.compositesa.2013.10.014
DO - 10.1016/j.compositesa.2013.10.014
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:84896512813
SN - 1359-835X
VL - 56
SP - 280
EP - 289
JO - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
JF - Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
ER -