| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.26292 |
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| Author | Search for: Khoun, Loleï1ORCID identifier: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7889-2780; Search for: Bravo, Victor L.1; Search for: Champagne, Michel F.1 |
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| Affiliation | - National Research Council of Canada. Automotive and Surface Transportation
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | biopolyamide; cellulose fiber; molding compounds; physical properties; thermoplastic |
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| Abstract | The use of high strength-to-weight ratio materials in automotive component is a solution to reduce fuel consumption and decrease greenhouse gases emissions. Fiber reinforced composite materials are believed to enable weight saving that cannot be achieved with metals while meeting component mechanical requirements. Moreover, the use of renewable bio-based composites is seen as a key aspect to further address the reduction of greenhouse gases emission. However, composite manufacturing process must meet short cycle time, performance, and cost targeted by the transportation industry in order to be considered as replacement materials. This article investigates the use of an industrial compression—direct long fiber thermoplastic (D-LFT) process line to manufacture cellulose reinforced bio-based polyamide parts in order to increase the penetration of sustainable materials in the transportation sectors. Process evaluation and composite performance were first carried out on a simple 2D geometry. Then the use of 100% bio-sourced materials with the high-throughput D-LFT process was validated with the manufacturing of an automotive composite seat pan demonstrator. Bio-based composite parts were successfully manufactured. Tensile properties in the range of glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composites traditionally used with the D-LFT process were measured, validating the potential of cellulose–biopolyamide composite materials for industrial applications. |
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| Publication date | 2021-09-08 |
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| Publisher | Wiley
Society of Plastics Engineers |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| Export citation | Export as RIS |
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| Record identifier | 09cd41a5-817f-4826-aa52-11ca16134c9c |
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| Record created | 2023-01-24 |
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| Record modified | 2023-01-24 |
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