Compaction, permeability and flow simulation for liquid composite moulding of natural fibre composites

Shah, Darshil U.; Clifford, Michael

Abstract

With the growing interest in developing high-performance natural fibre composites (NFRPs) for (semi-)-structural applications, researchers are increasingly considering liquid composite moulding (LCM) processes and investigating key manufacturing-related issues. Here, we critically review the literature on LCM of NFRPs. Consequently, we identify key findings concerning the reinforcement-related factors (namely, compaction and permeability) that influence, if not govern, the mould-filling stage during LCM of NFRPs. In particular, the differences in structure (physical and chemical) of natural and synthetic fibres, their semi-products (i.e. yarns and rovings) and their textiles are shown to have a perceptible effect on their processing via LCM.

Citation

Shah, D. U., & Clifford, M. (2015). Compaction, permeability and flow simulation for liquid composite moulding of natural fibre composites. In M. Salit, M. Jawaid, N. Yusoff, & M. Hoque (Eds.), Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites (65-99). Cham: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07944-8_4

• Online Publication Date: Nov 26, 2015
• Publication Date: Nov 26, 2015
• Deposit Date: Aug 7, 2017
• Publisher: Springer
• Pages: 65-99
• Book Title: Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites
• Chapter Number: 4
• ISBN: 978-3-319-07943-1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07944-8_4
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1123268
• Contract Date: Jan 8, 2015