RECYCLED GLASS FIBRE/POLYESTER RESIN SYSTEM – INTERFACE CHARACTERIZATION

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  • Durai Raghavalu Thirumalai
  • James Thomason
    University of Strathclyde
  • Liu Yang
    University of Strathclyde
Polymer composites are finding substantial application in the most diverse engineering fields. Use of polymers and synthetic fibres in large structural composite developments consume several tonnes of material. End-of-life scenarios of composite structures is a major issue in the composite industry due to current norms of environmental policies and impending waste management legislation. Scientist are evaluating new methods and techniques to recycle structural composites. Current article addresses the recycling of glass fibres from a composite structure and regenerating glass fibre functionality through surface treatments. In the present study, bonding between recycled glass fibre and polyester resin are evaluated through experiment approach called microdroplet test. Results demonstrate strong effect on fibre properties due to various surface treatments used for regenerating recycled glass fibre surface.

Keywords

  • Glass fibre, Thermal conditioning, Tensile strength, Strength recovery, Interface strength
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPROCEEDINGS OF THE 4th Brazilian Conference On Composite Materials BCCM4
Pages818-825
Number of pages8
ISBN (electronic)ISBN 978-85-85083-00-7
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2018
Event4th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials - Pontifical Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 22 Jul 201826 Jul 2018
https://doi.org/10.21452/bccm4.2018.14.03
https://doi.org/10.21452/bccm4.2018.16.05

Conference

Conference4th Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials
Abbreviated titleBCCM2018
Country/TerritoryBrazil
CityRio de Janeiro
Period22/07/1826/07/18
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