Scholarlink

<p>Fiber-metal laminates (FMLs) are high-performance hybrid materials that integrate metal layers with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to achieve superior strength-to-weight ratios. This study presents a comparative cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of six distinct FML configurations, focusing on the environmental influence of fiber selection and metal surface treatment. The FMLs utilized AA2024-T3 aluminium alloy as facing layers, integrated with various high-performance fabrics: Basalt, Aramid, Zylon, and Innegra. A significant contribution of this research is the development of original inventory datasets for these specialized fiber fabrics, which were previously limited in existing databases. Using OpenLCA software with the ecoinvent 3.12 database and the ReCiPe 2016 Midpoint (H) method, the study integrates detailed surface treatment processes—specifically chemical anodizing and mechanical abrasion—directly into the LCA framework. The analysis identifies critical environmental hotspots, demonstrating that the choice of interfacial treatment and fiber type significantly dictates the sustainability profile of the laminate. The findings underscore the necessity of eco-design strategies in FML development, advocating for the substitution of high-impact components, the adoption of low-impact surface treatments, and the integration of energy-efficient manufacturing to advance circular economy pathways for hybrid composite systems.</p>

错误：搜索内容不能为空，请输入英文关键词
错误：关键词超出字数限制，请精简
高级检索

Eco-design and life cycle characterization of fiber-metal laminates for sustainable manufacturing and resource efficiency

  • 期刊论文

  • 出版模式：

    开放获取

  • 发表日期：

    2026年5月7日

查看全文
  • Anand Pai,
  • Marcos Rodriguez-Millan,
  • Satish Shenoy Baloor,
  • Suhas Yeshwant Nayak,
  • J. P. Jaideep

摘要

Fiber-metal laminates (FMLs) are high-performance hybrid materials that integrate metal layers with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites to achieve superior strength-to-weight ratios. This study presents a comparative cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of six distinct FML configurations, focusing on the environmental influence of fiber selection and metal surface treatment. The FMLs utilized AA2024-T3 aluminium alloy as facing layers, integrated with various high-performance fabrics: Basalt, Aramid, Zylon, and Innegra. A significant contribution of this research is the development of original inventory datasets for these specialized fiber fabrics, which were previously limited in existing databases. Using OpenLCA software with the ecoinvent 3.12 database and the ReCiPe 2016 Midpoint (H) method, the study integrates detailed surface treatment processes—specifically chemical anodizing and mechanical abrasion—directly into the LCA framework. The analysis identifies critical environmental hotspots, demonstrating that the choice of interfacial treatment and fiber type significantly dictates the sustainability profile of the laminate. The findings underscore the necessity of eco-design strategies in FML development, advocating for the substitution of high-impact components, the adoption of low-impact surface treatments, and the integration of energy-efficient manufacturing to advance circular economy pathways for hybrid composite systems.