Juno Composites Achieves Milestone with New Carbon Fibre Panel Featuring Bisphenol-Free Epoxy Resin

For almost four years, Juno Composites has been a key partner of VIBES , working alongside leading European institutions and companies to pioneer sustainable composite materials. Today, we are thrilled to announce a major milestone in this collaborative effort: Juno Composites has successfully manufactured a carbon fibre bisphenol-free epoxy resin panel using resin infusion, marking a significant step forward in the development of environmentally friendly composite materials.

As part of the VIBES project, Juno Composites has focused on the development of bio-based composites, utilizing cutting-edge bio-based and recyclable epoxy resins. These advanced materials, combined with lignin-based carbon fibres and natural flax reinforcements, represent a new generation of sustainable composites that align with the project’s goals of reducing environmental impact while maintaining high-performance standards.

The novel epoxy resins used in this breakthrough were synthesized by Specific Polymers in France, while the lignin-derived carbon fibres were developed in collaboration with DITF in Germany and the University of Limerick in Ireland. The flax reinforcement textiles were expertly woven by FLIPTS & Dobbels in Belgium. By bringing together these innovative materials, Juno Composites has validated their successful integration into composites using state-of-the-art liquid moulding techniques, including resin infusion and resin transfer moulding (RTM).

In addition to manufacturing, Juno Composites has conducted extensive mechanical characterization of the novel VIBES composites, assessing their fibre and resin-dominated properties. These properties were then compared against composites manufactured using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) materials, such as epoxy resin from Sicomin (France), carbon fibre reinforcements from Crammer (Germany), and flax textiles from ECO-Techlin.

The results of this comparison demonstrate the potential of the VIBES composites to meet or exceed the performance of traditional composites, while offering significant environmental benefits. The success of this development is a testament to the collaborative effort of all VIBES partners and underscores the importance of innovation in creating sustainable solutions for the future.

This achievement represents a key milestone in the VIBES project and reaffirms Juno Composites’ commitment to advancing the field of bio-based composites.

Stay tuned for more updates as the VIBES project continues to make strides towards a greener, more sustainable future.