Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Alkali-Peroxide Treated Epoxy Composites with Various Woven Cotton Structures

• Main Authors: Owen M.M., Wong L.S., Achukwu E.O., Shuib S., Akil H.M.
• Other Authors: 57203093454
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2025
• Subjects: Alkalis; Capacity; Composites; Cotton; Processing; Structures; Thermal Stability; Weaving; Cotton fabrics; Epoxy composites; Vacuum applications; Alkali-peroxide treatment; Composites structures; Epoxy; Epoxy-cotton woven composite structure; Finite element analyse; Mechanical and thermal properties; Peroxide treatment; Vacuum bagging; Vacuum bagging infusion; Woven composite

The poor surface properties of woven epoxy-cotton composite structures have limited their use in industrial applications. Existing solutions using single treatment processes have been developed to address the challenges but have recorded appreciable degrees of success. This study has introduced a no...