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Compaction, Permeability and Flow Simulation for Liquid Composite Moulding of Natural Fibre Composites

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Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites

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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.

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  1. Oxford Silk Group, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PS, UK

    Darshil U. Shah

  2. Department of Architecture, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 1PX, UK

    Darshil U. Shah

  3. Polymer Composites Research Group, Division of Materials, Mechanics and Structures, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK

    Mike J. Clifford

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Shah, D.U., Clifford, M.J. (2015). Compaction, Permeability and Flow Simulation for Liquid Composite Moulding of Natural Fibre Composites. In: Salit, M., Jawaid, M., Yusoff, N., Hoque, M. (eds) Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-07944-8_4

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