Composite Prepared from Epoxidized Soybean Oil

Abstract

A composite system was fabricated by using epoxidized soybean oil. The fiber volume fraction in the composite system was determined to be 47-51%. Environmental testing of composite samples showed that from 25 to 50°C, the tensile properties of the composite remained constant, but the flexural properties decreased. After being soaked in water and dried out, composite showed a decrease in stress, but an increase in modulus. Experiments with different curing agents showed that the glass transition temperature can increase to 65°C.

Meeting Name

American Chemical Society, Polymer Preprints, Division of Polymer Chemistry (2000, Washington, DC, USA)

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Document Type

Article - Conference proceedings

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2000 American Chemical Society (ACS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2000

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