Table 1 Tensile results obtained in tester machine assays
From: Thermoset composites reinforced with recycled cotton textile residues
Maximum load (N) | Tenacity (MPa) | Extension break (mm) | Young's modulus (MPa) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure epoxy resin | 9 ± 1 (11%) | 0.09 ± 0.01 (11%) | 35 ± 4 (11%) | 0.5 ± 0.1 (23%) |
Epoxy resin + cotton fibers | 17 ± 1 (7%) | 0.16 ± 0.01 (7%) | 21 ± 4 (17%) | 1.2 ± 0.2 (13%) |
Pure polyester resin | 654 ± 58 (9%) | 6.5 ± 0.6 (9%) | 5.6 ± 0.4 (7%) | 193 ± 19 (10%) |
Polyester resin + cotton fibers | 1,379 ± 72 (5%) | 13.8 ± 0.7 (5%) | 2.7 ± 0.3 (10%) | 772 ± 120 (16%) |
Pure polyurethane resin | 1,607 ± 408 (25%) | 16 ± 4 (25%) | 3.6 ± 0.5 (15%) | 679 ± 152 (22%) |
Polyurethane resin + cotton fibers | 1,618 ± 427 (26%) | 16 ± 4 (26%) | 4.0 ± 0.8 (20%) | 702 ± 225 (32%) |