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

• Unité de recherche: INNOSUISSE
• Numéro de projet: 17877.1;2 PFSATW-IW
• Titre du projet anglais: Reinforcement of flax/epoxy composites with cellulose nanocrystals

Description succincte (Anglais)

Reinforcement of flax/epoxy composites with cellulose nanocrystals

Description succincte (Français)

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

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Anglais)

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.

Résumé des résultats (Abstract) (Français)

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.