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Tensile Testing of a Biocomposite Material – “Liquid Wood”
Modern society has faced significant economic development in the previous decades. In this, the construction industry played (and continues to play) a central role, contributing an important amount to the GDP of both developed and developing countries. However, development comes with negative consequences as well – pollution, waste and excessive CO2 emissions often being mentioned. For the construction industry, this means that new solutions should be found that can minimize, as much as possible, the impact upon the environment. One such solution may reside in the development and employment of biocomposites. In short, biocomposites are nothing else than “classic” composite materials when it comes to their structure (fibers held together by a matrix), but the fibers are naturally – sourced and so are the matrix resins. In theory, they are up to 100% biodegradable and completely eco – friendly. “Liquid wood” is a relatively new biocomposite, which is compliant with the above – mentioned principles, but it is thermo – injectable (just like plastics). This has the potential to open up some interesting ways of employing it. The following article is organized as follow: in the introduction, “liquid wood” is presented in more detail. After that, some wood – specific degradations that can be solved by using “liquid wood” are discussed. Then, the “liquid wood” samples are presented. Following this, tensile testing in laboratory is explained. Finally, some conclusions may be drawn related to the obtained results, as well as following up with more research.
Tensile Testing of a Biocomposite Material – “Liquid Wood”
Modern society has faced significant economic development in the previous decades. In this, the construction industry played (and continues to play) a central role, contributing an important amount to the GDP of both developed and developing countries. However, development comes with negative consequences as well – pollution, waste and excessive CO2 emissions often being mentioned. For the construction industry, this means that new solutions should be found that can minimize, as much as possible, the impact upon the environment. One such solution may reside in the development and employment of biocomposites. In short, biocomposites are nothing else than “classic” composite materials when it comes to their structure (fibers held together by a matrix), but the fibers are naturally – sourced and so are the matrix resins. In theory, they are up to 100% biodegradable and completely eco – friendly. “Liquid wood” is a relatively new biocomposite, which is compliant with the above – mentioned principles, but it is thermo – injectable (just like plastics). This has the potential to open up some interesting ways of employing it. The following article is organized as follow: in the introduction, “liquid wood” is presented in more detail. After that, some wood – specific degradations that can be solved by using “liquid wood” are discussed. Then, the “liquid wood” samples are presented. Following this, tensile testing in laboratory is explained. Finally, some conclusions may be drawn related to the obtained results, as well as following up with more research.
Tensile Testing of a Biocomposite Material – “Liquid Wood”
Springer Ser.Geomech.,Geoengineer.
Rotaru, Ancuța (editor) / Petrescu, Tudor-Cristian (author) / Mihai, Petru (author) / Toma, Ionuț-Ovidiu (author)
International Conference on Critical Thinking in Sustainable Rehabilitation and Risk Management of the Built Environment ; 2019 ; Iași, Romania
Critical Thinking in the Sustainable Rehabilitation and Risk Management of the Built Environment ; Chapter: 22 ; 249-253
2020-10-30
5 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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