POLYMER COMPOSITES REINFORCED WITH LIGNOCELLULOSIC FIBERS INTENDED FOR THE WIND ENERGY SECTOR: A REVIEW

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.3174102425038

• Palavras-chave: Polymeric Composites, Lignocellulosic Fibers, Wind Generator Components, Wind Energy.

• Keywords: Polymeric Composites, Lignocellulosic Fibers, Wind Generator Components, Wind Energy.

• Abstract:

  Considering today's two biggest technical-scientific challenges, that is, the energy transition process and the increasing use of materials in a sustainable and eco-friendly way, this study proposes a review of the main research aimed at reinforced polymer matrix composites with fibers of plant origin aimed at application in the wind energy sector. In order to make this growing renewable industry gradually more competitive, committed to the decarbonization of the atmosphere, sustainability and biodegradability, polymer composites whose dispersed phase is partially or completely composed of lignocellulosic fibers have been widely studied in recent years. Almost completely, wind rotor blades have received more attention, however, in a very recent analysis, promising results were also found for use in horizontal axis wind turbine towers. In summary, multiphase compounds formed by polymers and natural fibers can, in fact, contribute to the growth and optimization of the wind sector, giving it even more competitive advantages compared to other areas of renewable energy and adding even more value and environmental responsibility to it. in a near future.