Effect of Accelerated Weathering on Biocomposites Processed by SMC and Compression Molding |
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Authors: | Geeta Mehta Amar K Mohanty Lawrence T Drzal Donatien Pascal Kamdem Manjusri Misra |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Science, Composite Materials and Structures Center, Michigan State University, 2100 Engineering Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA;(2) School of Packaging, Michigan State University, 130 Packaging Building, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA;(3) Department of Forestry, Michigan State University, 210 E Natural Resources, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA |
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Abstract: | The durability of biocomposites utilized for building components has been a subject of recent concern and questioning. To address these concerns, the long-term effects of weathering on biocomposites used as building components were evaluated using an accelerated weatherometer. The biocomposite samples were processed by sheet molding compounding (SMC) panel processing and/or compression molding. The accelerated weatherometer served to expose the samples to ultraviolet radiation (UV), condensation, and water spray at levels pertinent to actual conditions: 48 cycles of UV (340 nm) treatment at 60 °C for 2.5 h was followed by water spray for 0.5 h, and then condensation at 45 °C for 24 h. Twelve cycles were repeated in each test, and the total duration for the complete test was 2016 h. Measurements for color, surface roughness test weight change, and dynamical mechanical analysis were taken at regular intervals of time. It was found that the surface roughness increased, as the color changed, and storage modulus decreased with increases in the exposure time of the samples to accelerated weathering conditions, compared to their properties at the beginning of the test. |
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Keywords: | Biocomposites Accelerated weathering Weathering Durability SMC line Surface roughness Color change QUV |
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