Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt Fabrics

The main aim of the study was to evaluate the use of bio-based epoxy resin obtained from eugenol derivatives as a matrix in reinforced composites with flax, nettle and basalt fabrics. Triethylenetetramine (TETA) and isophoronediamine (IDA) were used as curing agents. For the bio-based epoxy monomer,...

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Main Authors: Danuta Matykiewicz, Beata Dudziec, Mateusz Barczewski, Adam Piasecki
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2499096
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description The main aim of the study was to evaluate the use of bio-based epoxy resin obtained from eugenol derivatives as a matrix in reinforced composites with flax, nettle and basalt fabrics. Triethylenetetramine (TETA) and isophoronediamine (IDA) were used as curing agents. For the bio-based epoxy monomer, the dynamic viscosity was determined at different temperatures. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) confirmed the chemical structure of cured composites. The morphology of the composites was assessed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method was used to evaluate the glass transition temperature of composites. Thermal stability was measured by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) connection with an FTIR spectrometer. Studies confirmed that the eugenol-based resin can be used for the impregnation of natural fiber and the preparation of composite materials. The composites were characterized by multi-stage thermal decomposition confirmed by TGA analysis and low degradation rate determined from DTG curves. The thermal stability of the tested composites with flax and nettle fabrics was on average 235°C, while with basalt fabric it was about 270°C. Composites cured with TETA showed a glass transition temperature Tgof 47.0°C on average compared to composites cured with IDA that showed a Tg of 54.0°C.
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spelling doaj-art-c6f4a598f53d4c7ca9fc8454c283db512025-08-20T02:27:35ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Natural Fibers1544-04781544-046X2025-12-0122110.1080/15440478.2025.2499096Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt FabricsDanuta Matykiewicz0Beata Dudziec1Mateusz Barczewski2Adam Piasecki3Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, PolandFaculty of Chemistry and Center for Advanced Technologies, Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan, Poznan, PolandFaculty of Mechanical Engineering, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, PolandFaculty of Materials Engineering and Technical Physics, Poznan University of Technology, Poznan, PolandThe main aim of the study was to evaluate the use of bio-based epoxy resin obtained from eugenol derivatives as a matrix in reinforced composites with flax, nettle and basalt fabrics. Triethylenetetramine (TETA) and isophoronediamine (IDA) were used as curing agents. For the bio-based epoxy monomer, the dynamic viscosity was determined at different temperatures. Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) confirmed the chemical structure of cured composites. The morphology of the composites was assessed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) method was used to evaluate the glass transition temperature of composites. Thermal stability was measured by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) connection with an FTIR spectrometer. Studies confirmed that the eugenol-based resin can be used for the impregnation of natural fiber and the preparation of composite materials. The composites were characterized by multi-stage thermal decomposition confirmed by TGA analysis and low degradation rate determined from DTG curves. The thermal stability of the tested composites with flax and nettle fabrics was on average 235°C, while with basalt fabric it was about 270°C. Composites cured with TETA showed a glass transition temperature Tgof 47.0°C on average compared to composites cured with IDA that showed a Tg of 54.0°C.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2499096Eugenolbio-based epoxy resinflaxnettlebasalt fibercomposites
spellingShingle Danuta Matykiewicz
Beata Dudziec
Mateusz Barczewski
Adam Piasecki
Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt Fabrics
Journal of Natural Fibers
Eugenol
bio-based epoxy resin
flax
nettle
basalt fiber
composites
title Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt Fabrics
title_full Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt Fabrics
title_fullStr Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt Fabrics
title_full_unstemmed Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt Fabrics
title_short Application of Bio-Based Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Eugenol in Composites Reinforced with Flax, Nettle, and Basalt Fabrics
title_sort application of bio based epoxy resin synthesized from eugenol in composites reinforced with flax nettle and basalt fabrics
topic Eugenol
bio-based epoxy resin
flax
nettle
basalt fiber
composites
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/15440478.2025.2499096
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