| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7891867 | Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing | 2015 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
Unidirectional flax fiber reinforced composites (FFRC) were made by hot press. Effects of processing parameters, including curing pressure, time and temperature on the distribution, shape and content of the voids formed during the manufacturing process of FFRC were investigated. The voids were characterized with the aid of ultrasonic C-scan and optical microscopy. Tensile and interlaminar shear properties of FFRC containing different content and shape of the voids were tested. The results showed that the voids were easily trapped in both the intralaminar and inside the flax yarns of FFRC due to the distinct structural characteristics of flax fibers. The relationships between voids and mechanical properties of the composites were established.
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Authors
Yan Li, Qian Li, Hao Ma,