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Ren, Guogang
University of Hertfordshire
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Publications (22/22 displayed)
- 2024Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of diazinon using Ni:ZnO/Fe3O4 nanocomposite under solar lightcitations
- 2024Structural and thermal analyses in semiconducting and metallic zigzag single-walled carbon nanotubes using molecular dynamics simulationscitations
- 2024Structural and thermal analyses in semiconducting and metallic zigzag single-walled carbon nanotubes using molecular dynamics simulations
- 2023Exploring mesoporous silica nanoparticles as oral insulin carriers: In-silico and in vivo evaluationcitations
- 2021Exploiting the antiviral potential of intermetallic nanoparticlescitations
- 2021Antiviral Efficacy of Metal and Metal Oxide Nanoparticles against the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Viruscitations
- 2021Mechanical properties of 3-D printed truss-like lattice biopolymer non-stochastic structures for sandwich panels with natural fibre composite skins
- 2020Comparative Study of the Antimicrobial Effects of Tungsten Nanoparticles and Tungsten Nanocomposite Fibres on Hospital Acquired Bacterial and Viral Pathogenscitations
- 2019Co-Culture of Keratinocyte-Staphylococcus aureus on Cu-Ag-Zn/CuO and Cu-Ag-W Nanoparticle Loaded Bacterial Cellulose:PMMA Bandagescitations
- 2019Mechanical properties of 3-D printed truss-like lattice biopolymer non-stochastic structures for sandwich panels with natural fibre composite skinscitations
- 2019A scale-up of energy-cycle analysis on processing non-woven flax/PLA tape and triaxial glass fibre fabric for composites
- 2019A scale-up of energy-cycle analysis on processing non-woven flax/PLA tape and triaxial glass fibre fabric for compositescitations
- 2019Synergistic Antibacterial Effects of Metallic Nanoparticle Combinationscitations
- 2018Co-Culture of Keratinocyte-Staphylococcus aureus on Cu-Ag-Zn/CuO and Cu-Ag-W Nanoparticle Loaded Bacterial Cellulose:PMMA Bandagescitations
- 2017Characterisation of chemical composition and structural features of novel antimicrobial nanoparticlescitations
- 2012Mechanical properties of glass silicate based composites : effects of varying fibre volume fractions
- 2012Antimicrobial properties of electrically formed elastomeric polyurethane–copper oxide nanocomposites for medical and dental applicationscitations
- 2012Mechanical properties of glass silicate based compositescitations
- 2010Hemp fibre as alternative to glass fibre in sheet moulding compound. Part 1 : influence of fibre content and surface treatment on mechanical properties
- 2008Determination of the complex permittivity of textiles and leather in the 14-40 mm wave band using a free-wave transmittance only method
- 2007Mechanical properties of carbon-fibre reinforced silicate matrix compositescitations
- 2004Low cost ceramic moulding compositescitations
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A scale-up of energy-cycle analysis on processing non-woven flax/PLA tape and triaxial glass fibre fabric for composites
Abstract
In the drive towards a sustainable bio-economy, a growing interest exists in the development of composite materials using renewable natural resources. This paper explores the life cycle assessment of processing of Flax fibre reinforced polylactic acid (PLA), with a comparison of glass fibre triaxial fabric in the production process. The use of hydrocarbon fossil resources and synthetic fibres, such as glass and carbon, have caused severe environmental impacts in their entire life cycles. Whereas, Flax/PLA is one of the cornerstones for the sustainable economic growth of natural fibre composites. In this study, the manufacturing processes for the production of Flax/PLA tape and triaxial glass fibre were evaluated through a gate-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA). The assessment was based on an input-output model to estimate energy demand and environmental impacts. The quality of the natural hybrid composite produced and cost-effectiveness of their LCA was dependent on their roving processing speeds and temperature applied to both the Flax/PLA tape and triaxial glass fabrics during processing. The optimum processing condition was found to be at a maximum of 4 m/min at a constant temperature of 170 °C. In contrast, the optimum for normal triaxial glass fibre production was at a slower speed of 1 m/min using a roving glass fibre laminating machine. The results showed that when the Flax and PLA were combined to produce new composite material in the form of a flax/PLA tape, energy consumption was 0.25 MJ/kg, which is lower than the 0.8 MJ/kg used for glass fibre fabric process. Flax/PLA tape and glass fibre fabric composites have a carbon footprint equivalent to 0.036 kg CO<sub>2</sub> and 0.11 kg CO<sub>2</sub>, respectively, under the same manufacturing conditions. These are within the technical requirements in the composites industry. The manufacturing process adopted to transform Flax/PLA into a similar tape composite was considerably quicker than that of woven glass fibre fabric for composite tape. This work elucidated the relationship of the energy consumptions of the two materials processes by using a standard LCA analytical methodology. The outcomes supported an alternative option for replacement of some conventional composite materials for the automotive industry. Most importantly, the natural fibre composite production is shown to result in an economic benefit and reduced environmental impact.