This paper presents results from an experimental study of the mechanical behaviour flax fibre reinforced acrylic composites after immersion in seawater. First, in-plane design data are presented. Then, seawater diffusion kinetics shown, influence on properties is quantified and flexural fatigue performance described. Finally compared with those for glass composites. Seawater saturated specimens...

Diethyl l-tartrate (DET) is used as a biobased plasticizer for poly(lactide) (PLA) formulations with improved ductile properties without compromising biodegradation. Different weight percentages (wt.%) of DET in the 0–50 wt.% range are added to PLA by melt compounding and subsequently processed injection molding. The effect on mechanical, thermal, thermo-mechanical, morphology, biodegradation, ...

Epoxy systems are widely used as matrix resins for fiber reinforced polymers (FRP) and, therefore, often have to withstand harsh environmental conditions. Especially in marine and offshore environments, moisture or direct water contact leads absorption into the epoxy resin. As a result, mechanical properties change during application. Since diffusion at room colder temperatures is slow, industr...

Byproducts of the processing foods are usually non-edible residues that typically discarded, even though they contain large amounts natural polymers with great potential in bioplastics and biocomposites preparation. Herein, a new method production vegetable-waste-derived is developed. It consists thermomechanical different presence small water, representing an advancement state-of-the-art compl...