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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Composite Materials Engineering
  • Sustainable Engineering

Background:

  • Traditional polymer composites often use glass fibers (GF), raising environmental concerns regarding end-of-life disposal.
  • Industrial hemp (HF) fibers present a sustainable alternative reinforcement material.
  • The marine industry seeks eco-friendly materials for recreational vessels and floating structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the feasibility, purposefulness, and legitimacy of using industrial hemp (HF) fibers as reinforcement in polymer structural composites.
  • To compare the properties of hemp fiber reinforced polymer (HFRP) composites against traditional glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composites.
  • To assess the environmental impact and end-of-life options for HFRP composites.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication and testing of HFRP and GFRP polymer structural composites.
  • Physical, mechanical, and morphological characterization of the composite materials.
  • Comparative analysis of HFRP and GFRP properties, including determination of a structural correlation coefficient.
  • Evaluation of environmental protection requirements, recycling, disposal, and fire performance.

Main Results:

  • A structural correlation coefficient for HFRP relative to GFRP was determined as WK = 1.66 (6) under comparable reinforcement grammage.
  • HFRP composites demonstrate potential for meeting stringent environmental protection requirements for safe recycling and disposal.
  • Fire tests indicate suitability for near-complete utilization (almost 100%), primarily through energy recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Industrial hemp fibers are a viable and purposeful alternative to glass fibers in polymer composites for applications like recreational vessels.
  • HFRP composites offer significant environmental advantages in terms of recyclability and disposal compared to GFRP.
  • The use of HFRP aligns with future environmental regulations and promotes a circular economy through energy recovery.