Hybrid biocomposites: properties and performance for exoskeleton applications

Abstract

Bio composites are biocompatible composites, having organic or inorganic components in their composition. A 100% ecological bio composite material consists of a matrix (resin) and reinforcement represented by natural fibers. The matrix can be from two resources, i.e. renewable or non-renewable polymers. The matrix has a major importance in protecting the reinforcement against exposure to the environment through mechanical and/or chemical damage and for supporting the loads. The paper analysis the hybrid (basalt/flax) bio composites for determination of mechanical properties on DMA tests, in order to evaluate possibility to use the composite bio basalt/flax made of 8-ply flat woven laminates for realizing exoskeleton for transport and weights handling and to compare the performance for the stacking configurations considered.