The Quasi-static and Dynamic Mechanical Behavior of Epoxy Matrix Composites Reinforced with Curaua Fibers
AUTOR(ES)
Amorim, Felipe do Carmo, Souza, João Fellipe Brandão de, Reis, João Marciano Laredo dos
FONTE
Mat. Res.
DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO
12/03/2018
RESUMO
The research of natural fiber composites is growing due to the fact that the green materials combine low weight with good mechanical properties. Curaua fiber arises as a competitive natural fiber due to its abundance, low cost and a variety of applications. In this work, different weight fractions of Curaua fiber were used in order to obtain this natural composite material. Specimens of Curaua/Epoxy composites were tested in tensile and in flexion to observe the quasi-static mechanical properties and its physical properties due to temperature variation were evaluated by Dynamic Mechanical Analyses (DMA) analyses. An increase in fiber quantity showed an increase in both the modulus and the strength, leading to a stiff and less ductile material. The results also showed an increase in the viscoelastic stiffness of the epoxy matrix by the incorporation of Curaua fibers. The interaction between Curaua fibers and epoxy matrix affects segmental mobility of the epoxy chains.
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