A comprehensive analysis of the influence of materials and processing parameters on the chemical, physical and mechanical properties of biocomposite materials. Principles of adhesion and adhesives technology and their impact on biocomposite manufacture and performance will be addressed. Laboratories will provide practical experience in the manufacture and evaluation of a variety of biocomposites produced using hot pressing, cold pressing, extrusion, and injection molding. Lec 3, Lab 3
Prerequisites: CHY 121 and CHY 123; SFR 215, SFR 450 and PHY 107 or PHY 111.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of adhesion principles, surface science, adhesive types, and their applications in composites. Students will learn about the chemistry and physics of adhesion, surface preparation techniques, adhesive selection and testing, and the role of adhesives in various wood and composite products.
Prerequisites & Notes: Senior standing or permission.
This course provides fundamentals of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) materials, manufacturing and performance characteristics. Addresses issues of combining wood with FRP’s such as interfacial properties and durability of the resulting wood-polymer hybrid composite materials.
Prerequisites & Notes: SFR 454 or permission.