Recyclable structural composites for marine renewable energy

Authors

John Summerscales, School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Y Qin
Jasper Graham-Jones, School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
R Cullen
Maozhou Meng, School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
Richard Pemberton, University of Plymouth

ORCID

• John Summerscales: 0000-0002-3557-0404
• Jasper Graham-Jones: 0000-0003-3081-7049
• Maozhou Meng: 0000-0001-6138-9433

Abstract

"The InterReg SeaBioComp project will develop and deliver demonstrators using innovative bio-based thermoplastic composite materials with mechanical properties comparable to conventional oil-based composites, durability tailored to the specific application (2 to >20 years), recycling potential, reduced CO2 emissions and reduced microplastic and ecotoxic impact in the marine environment.The University of Plymouth is investigating to use of manufacture by monomer infusion under flexible tooling (MIFT) with in situ polymerisation to produce natural, or glass, fibre reinforced structural composites. Following an extensive literature survey, the monomer selection has suggested two potential matrix materials: poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) and poly(L-lactide) (PLA).The conference paper will present the progress in measurement of the composite mechanical properties and correlation to models predicting the material performance."

Publication Date

2020-07-07

Event

7th PRIMaRE (Partnership for Research In Marine Renewable Energy) Conference

Acceptance Date

2020-06-17

Deposit Date

2024-06-10

Keywords

poly (methylmethacrylate), poly (L-lactide), marine renewable energy, recyclable, structural composites

Recommended Citation

Summerscales, J., Qin, Y., Graham-Jones, J., Cullen, R., Meng, M., & Pemberton, R. (2020) 'Recyclable structural composites for marine renewable energy', Retrieved from https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/secam-research/1338