Reinforcement of flax/epoxy composites with cellulose nanocrystals

• Research unit: INNOSUISSE
• Project number: 17877.1;2 PFSATW-IW

Short description (English)

Reinforcement of flax/epoxy composites with cellulose nanocrystals

Short description (French)

T-2015-009: Reinforcement of flax/epoxy composites with cellulose nanocrystals

Abstract (English)

Lightweight composites are of interest in diverse sectors like the automotive, construction or consumer goods production due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. Bcomp manufactures flax fabrics used in composites for the sport and leisure industry that have the potential to compete with carbon and glass fiber composites if their mechanical performance is improved. This project seeks the reinforcement of Bcomp?s composites with cellulose nanocrystals to increase their strength and stiffness.

Abstract (French)

Lightweight composites are of interest in diverse sectors like the automotive, construction or consumer goods production due to their high strength-to-weight ratio. Bcomp manufactures flax fabrics used in composites for the sport and leisure industry that have the potential to compete with carbon and glass fiber composites if their mechanical performance is improved. This project seeks the reinforcement of Bcomp?s composites with cellulose nanocrystals to increase their strength and stiffness.