A Novel Technique for Substrate Toughening in Wood Single Lap Joints Using a Zero-Thickness Bio-Adhesive

• Published in: Materials Vol. 17; no. 2; p. 448
• Main Authors: Jalali, Shahin, Borges, Catarina da Silva Pereira, Carbas, Ricardo João Camilo, Marques, Eduardo André de Sousa, Akhavan-Safar, Alireza, Barbosa, Ana Sofia Oliveira Ferreira, Bordado, João Carlos Moura, da Silva, Lucas Filipe Martins
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 01-01-2024
• Subjects: Adhesive joints; Adhesives; Analysis; Bond strength; Composite materials; Energy absorption; Friction welding; Humidity; Laminated materials; Lap joints; Lignin; Load; Load distribution (forces); Mechanical properties; Methods; Molecular weight; Natural resources; Stress concentration; Stress management; Substrates; Sustainable materials; Thickness; delamination; transverse strength; wooden joints; toughened joint; polyurethan bio-adhesives
• ISSN: 1996-1944; 1996-1944
• DOI: 10.3390/ma17020448

In contemporary engineering practices, the utilization of sustainable materials and eco-friendly techniques has gained significant importance. Wooden joints, particularly those created with polyurethan-based bio-adhesives, have garnered significant attention owing to their intrinsic environmental advantages and desirable mechanical properties. In comparison to conventional joining methods, adhesive joints offer distinct benefits such as an enhanced load distribution, reduced stress concentration, and improved aesthetic appeal. In this study, reference and toughened single-lap joint samples were investigated experimentally and numerically under quasi-static loading conditions. The proposed research methodology involves the infusion of a bio-adhesive into the wooden substrate, reinforcing the matrix of its surfaces. This innovative approach was developed to explore a synergetic effect of both wood and bio-adhesive. The experimentally validated results showcase a significant enhancement in joint strength, demonstrating an 85% increase when compared to joints with regular pine substrates. Moreover, the increased delamination thickness observed in toughened joints was found to increase the energy absorption of the joint.