@inproceedings{c1ca883719774703b8d6af1faec44e61,
title = "Development of bio-based self-reinforced PLA composites",
abstract = "Self-reinforced polymer composites (SRPCs) are receiving increasing attention by the industry for lightweight applications. The polymers used for SRPCs today are derived from fossil resources. However, due to a limitation of resources, interest is growing regarding the use of new alternatives for petrol based polymers in form of bio-based ones. SRPCs combine high stiffness, high impact and high durability with impairing recyclability. In SRPCs the same polymer is used for the reinforcing and matrix phases. SRPCs can be manufactured by commingling reinforcing and matrix fibres with different melting temperatures. The use of commingled yarns allows the combination of a large variety of fibres and therefore a wide range of material properties.",
keywords = "Commingling, Mechanical testing, Self-reinforced polymer composites",
author = "Thomas K{\"o}hler and Thomas Gries and Gunnar Seide",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2017 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland.; 21st Symposium on Composites 2017 ; Conference date: 05-07-2017 Through 07-07-2017",
year = "2017",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.742.278",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783035711981",
volume = "742 KEM",
series = "Key Engineering Materials",
publisher = "Trans Tech Publications",
pages = "278--284",
editor = "Herrmann, {Axel S.}",
booktitle = "21st Symposium on Composites, 2017",
address = "Germany",
}