Group 009-03: Development of Bio-based Reinforced Foam Panels: Testing PLA/flax Composites

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Testing PLA/flax Composites

Testing will begin this week on the PLA composites. Testing on the tensile strength will take place on Thursday (05/31/12.) A date for using a SEM is still to be determined.

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Abstract

Most structural insulation panels are made out of petroleum based plastics. The goal of this project was to create a strong, durable panel with good insulation properties. This panel was to be bio-based and made from materials that are significantly "greener" than preexisting solutions. The reason for creating a bio-based panel was to eliminate the carbon footprint left by creating and using currently available insulation panels. The panel was to be a sandwich structure created from polylactic acid (PLA) & flax composites layered on top of foam cores.

Group 009-03: Development of Bio-based Reinforced Foam Panels

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Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Testing PLA/flax Composites

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