FURHY: Fully Recyclable HYbrid bio-composite for transport applications

该项目旨在开发一种新型的、生物基的、智能的、完全可回收的复合材料，通过快速、低能耗的高压灭菌工艺获得。基质将由一种由膨胀石墨(EG)填充的新型生物基环氧树脂配方制成，该配方将在材料和制造工艺的改进方面发挥多重作用，提供智能功能。将利用大麻和再生碳纤维(RCFs)开发一种混合复合材料，从而从生命周期的角度最大化环境效益。通过杂交，可以充分利用两种纤维的优点，最大限度地减少相关的缺点。制造过程将包括预浸料压缩模塑(PCM)的低能量版本。航空和汽车领域是人们感兴趣的主要领域。

The project aims at the development of a new, bio-based, smart and completely recyclable composite material, obtained by fast and low energy consumption out-of-autoclave process. The matrix will be made by a new bio-based epoxy resin formulation filled by expanded graphite (EG), that will have a multiple role in the enhancement of both material and manufacturing process, providing smart-functions. A hybrid composite will be developed, by the use of hemp and recycled carbon fibers (rCFs), thus maximizing the environmental benefits with a life-cycle perspective. The hybridization will let to exploit the advantages offered by both fibers, minimizing the relevant drawbacks. The manufacturing process will consist in a low energy version of the prepreg compression moulding (PCM). Aeronautics and automotive field are the main sectors of interest.