A natural fiber-reinforced polymer composite consisting of unidirectional flax fibers embedded in a bio-based epoxy matrix, manufactured via RTM or compression molding with a relatively low fiber volume fraction (45%). This material combines renewable content with structural performance, making it suitable for applications where weight reduction and environmental footprint are design priorities alongside mechanical requirements. Unlike synthetic fiber composites (carbon/glass), flax/bio-epoxy offers biodegradability and lower embodied energy, though with reduced stiffness and temperature capability—positioning it as a sustainable alternative for semi-structural and non-critical load-bearing applications in automotive, consumer goods, and sporting equipment sectors.
Compliance & Regulations
Fiber Direction
Ply Schedule
Laminate Code
[0]T
Fiber angles relative to the 0° reference direction (red arrow in 3D view). 0° = longitudinal, 90° = transverse, ±45° = shear paths.
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elongation at Break(εf) | 1.500 | - | — | ||
Ultimate Tensile Strength(σUTS) | 280.0 | MPa | — | ||
Young's Modulus(E) | 28.00 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum Service Temperature(Tmax) | 353 | K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 1.300 | kg/m³ | — |