Greener cleaner composites [extension]

更环保、更清洁的复合材料[扩展]

• 批准号: MR/Y020057/1
• 负责人: Declan Carolan
• 金额: --
• 依托单位: FAC Technology
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Fellowship
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2024 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=MR%2FY020057%2F1
• 关键词: Greener; cleaner; composites; extension

The original 4-year Fellowship aimed to promote the use of bio-derived resins and polymers in aerospace applications. The Fellow successfully developed bio-derived resin formulations for an air cargo pallet, which can result in weight savings. The bio-derived resin's unique properties were achieved through the synthesis of new bio-hardeners, which slowed the reaction time and maintained high-performance characteristics. Additionally, the Fellow discovered a method to further reduce the pallet's weight using an algorithm based on molecular dynamics. This breakthrough also has potential applications in aerospace potting and fixing compounds.An extension to the Fellowship is proposed to (a) further commercialise a bio-derived air cargo pallet via certification by the Civil Aviation Authority and (b) address fire safety concerns more generally across the aerospace and automotive industries, particularly related to the transport of lithium-ion batteries for the electric vehicle industry. Thermal runaway events in batteries release flammable and toxic fumes, posing significant risks. The challenge is to develop a lightweight, cost-effective material that can contain the energy blast and particulates releases during a thermal runaway event. The Fellow proposes exploring the use of a novel and intrinsically fire-retardant, bio-derived polymer derived from waste agricultural products, in combination with novel arrangements of fibres and particulates. This sustainbable thermoset polymer has poor mechanical properties and toughness, and its curing mechanism is still not fully understood. The proposed extension aims to (a) improve the mechanical performance and durability of this new bio-thermoset, (b) investigate its foaming mechanism, and (c) simultaneously develop test protocols that more accurately reflect extreme battery thermal events and can demonstrate the potential of composite materials to combat the risks associated with batteries.This extension will contribute to advancing sustainable and fire-resistant materials in both the aerospace and automotive industries, providing safer and greener solutions for battery containment and air cargo, while promoting the use of bio-derived polymers.

最初的4年奖学金旨在促进在航空航天应用中使用生物衍生的树脂和聚合物。该同伴成功地为空气货物托盘开发了生物衍生的树脂配方，这可以节省重量。生物衍生的树脂的独特特性是通过合成新的生物硬质体来实现的，这使反应时间减慢了，并保持了高性能的特征。此外，该研究员还发现了一种基于分子动力学算法进一步减少托盘重量的方法。这一突破还在航空航天盆栽和固定化合物中也有潜在的应用。提议（a）通过民航局的认证，（a）进一步将生物衍生的空中货物托盘商业化，并（b）在整个航空公司和汽车行业中更广泛地解决与Lithium-ir Etitional Interivation Interional Interiation Interiation Interiation Interiation Interiation Interiation Interional Interiation Interioneres Cartiess of Perlosotive Industries更普遍的问题。电池中的热失控事件释放易燃和有毒的烟雾，带来了重大风险。面临的挑战是开发一种轻巧，具有成本效益的材料，该材料可以包含能量爆炸和在热失控事件中释放的颗粒物。该研究员提出了探索一种新颖的和内在的耐火的生物衍生的聚合物，该聚合物与废物农产品一起衍生而来，并结合新颖的纤维和颗粒排列。这种可持续的热固性聚合物具有较差的机械性能和韧性，其固化机制仍未完全了解。拟议的扩展旨在（a）提高这种新生物心理结构的机械性能和耐用性，（b）调查其泡沫机制，以及（c）同时开发测试方案，更准确地反映了极端的电池热事件，并可以证明复合材料的潜力与与电池相关联的材料和远程造成的材料的贡献，造成了远离材料的影响。在促进生物衍生的聚合物的同时，为电池控制和空气货物提供更安全，更绿色的解决方案。