High-performance green composites made by cellulose long filament-reinforced vanillin epoxy resin

Adil, Samia; Kumar, Bijender; Panicker, Pooja S.; Pham, Duc Hoa; Kim, Jaehwan

doi:10.1016/j.polymertesting.2023.108042

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“…Another attempt to introduce fully bio-based materials was represented by cellulose long filament (CLF)-reinforced vanillin epoxy (VEP) composites. They were manufactured by Adil et al [ 115 ] through vacuum-assisted resin transfer and compression molding techniques. Due to the strong interfacial bonding between the CLFs and the bio-based matrix, the flexural, thermal, and water absorption properties were very good.…”

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Use of Bio-Epoxies and Their Effect on the Performance of Polymer Composites: A Critical Review

Capretti,

Giammaria,

Santulli

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Polymers

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This study comprehensively examines recent developments in bio-epoxy resins and their applications in composites. Despite the reliability of traditional epoxy systems, the increasing demand for sustainability has driven researchers and industries to explore new bio-based alternatives. Additionally, natural fibers have the potential to serve as environmentally friendly substitutes for synthetic ones, contributing to the production of lightweight and biodegradable composites. Enhancing the mechanical properties of these bio-composites also involves improving the compatibility between the matrix and fibers. The use of bio-epoxy resins facilitates better adhesion of natural composite constituents, addressing sustainability and environmental concerns. The principles and methods proposed for both available commercial and especially non-commercial bio-epoxy solutions are investigated, with a focus on promising renewable sources like wood, food waste, and vegetable oils. Bio-epoxy systems with a minimum bio-content of 20% are analyzed from a thermomechanical perspective. This review also discusses the effect of incorporating synthetic and natural fibers into bio-epoxy resins both on their own and in hybrid form. A comparative analysis is conducted against traditional epoxy-based references, with the aim of emphasizing viable alternatives. The focus is on addressing their benefits and challenges in applications fields such as aviation and the automotive industry.

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Use of Bio-Epoxies and Their Effect on the Performance of Polymer Composites: A Critical Review

Capretti,

Giammaria,

Santulli

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Polymers

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“…Our previous work has recently explored the robust interfacial adhesion of vanillin-based epoxy resin with natural fibers for its potential utilization as an excellent matrix for natural fibers. 11,12 Previous studies showed that the fiber− matrix interface significantly affects almost all of the physical, thermal, and mechanical properties of NFRGCs. The poor fiber−matrix interface leads to a low mechanical performance, thermal properties, and high moisture absorption.…”

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“…The degradation and landfill due to these resins, particularly thermosets and their composites, hinder their sustainability and end-of-life management. , Biobased epoxy resins are essential for achieving a genuine NFRGC. Coupling nanocellulose-based reinforcement with biobased epoxies offers the best fiber–matrix combination for high-performance NFRGCs . Degradability of biobased epoxy resins and reusability of reinforcement filaments are necessary for composites’ sustainability.…”

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Degradable, Lightweight, and High-Performance Unidirectional Nanocellulose-Long-Filament-Reinforced Vanillin Epoxy Composites for Structural Applications

Adil,

Kumar,

Kim

2024

ACS Appl. Polym. Mater.

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Degradable, lightweight, and high-strength green composite materials are in high demand for advanced applications. However, exploring robust composites with sustainability, hydrophobicity, and high strength is challenging. Herein, a biobased vanillin epoxy (VE)-containing imine network structure is reinforced with unidirectional nanocellulose long filaments (UD-NCLFs) by vacuum-assisted resin-transfer molding, followed by compression molding to fabricate a UD-NCLF-VE green composite. The UD-NCLF offers superior strength and stiffness along the direction of filament alignment, enhancing the structural efficiency and performance in the green composite. The developed UD-NCLF-VE green composite exhibits superior flexural properties compared to a neat VE thermoset due to strong and stiff UD-NCLF reinforcements along with good thermal and water-resistant properties. Additionally, the interfacial cross-linking of the hydroxyl groups of UD-NCLFs with the functional groups of biobased VE resin is studied. The composite also demonstrates excellent degradability in a 0.75 M HCl/methanol solution, providing a potential solution for landfill and plastic pollution.

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“…Some of the research cited in this study [67,68,120] have investigated this line of inquiry, but it has the potential to grow in the next years, especially given the alternative of inserting natural components during UPR polymerization. Alternatives have been studied further in various polymer matrices [14], as well as in other thermo-set matrices, such as the bio-based epoxy resin [121].…”

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The Evolution and Future Trends of Unsaturated Polyester Biocomposites: A Bibliometric Analysis

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Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) is one of the first commercialized polymer matrices for composites reinforced with glass fibers, but has remained popular to this day. To reduce their environmental impact, natural fibers have been used as reinforcements. Researchers all over the world are still interested in these composites, and numerous papers have been published in the last four decades. Using bibliometric analysis, this work provides compiled, structured, and relevant information about the evolution and current state of these materials. This first study on UPR biocomposites based on bibliometric analysis examined 531 published papers identified in the Scopus database from 1982 to July 2022. An analysis of the most active states, leading institutions, and leading authors is followed by the identification of key areas such as the most common natural fibers used as reinforcements, fiber treatments, and composite design parameters such as processing techniques; recently, composite testing; and technological applications. The findings emphasize the importance of staying active in this global field and provide information on novel promising topics for future research.

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High-performance green composites made by cellulose long filament-reinforced vanillin epoxy resin

Cited by 9 publications

References 63 publications

Use of Bio-Epoxies and Their Effect on the Performance of Polymer Composites: A Critical Review

Use of Bio-Epoxies and Their Effect on the Performance of Polymer Composites: A Critical Review

Degradable, Lightweight, and High-Performance Unidirectional Nanocellulose-Long-Filament-Reinforced Vanillin Epoxy Composites for Structural Applications

The Evolution and Future Trends of Unsaturated Polyester Biocomposites: A Bibliometric Analysis

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