Starch Based Resins and their Composites from Paper or Natural Fibers
- 詳細技術說明
- Researchers at Cornell have developed novel "green" resins and composites using fully sustainable natural products.
- *Abstract
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Researchers at Cornell have developed novel "green" resins and composites using fully sustainable natural products. The resins are starch-based and are composed simply of plant products and water. Mechanical properties can be adjusted through the use of various crosslinkers and plasticizers. Combining the resins with recycled paper products results in completely "green" composites. Various fiber structures may be used and the layering structure can be modified to obtain desired mechanical properties for the composite. By applying a variety of corrugated and hot press shapes, the versatility of the composites is enormous. Applications range from building and transportation to electronics and sports equipment.
Potential Applications
- Wide range of composite applications including
- Packaging
- Housing
- Transportation
Advantages
- Sustainable and "green"
- Resin and composite properties tunable during production
- Wide range of composite applications including
- *Licensing
- Martin Teschlmt439@cornell.edu(607) 254-4454
- 其他
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Patent application: 12/782,583
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